More wiring help (switched +12v source)
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More wiring help (switched +12v source)
alright, I dont know if its wise to tap-a-fuse when Im trying to power the main 12v line (to the fuse block seen above) that will distribute power to a purge solenoid (15 amp fuse loaded for this), an activation switch for the nitrous and fuel solenoids (5 amp fuse loaded for this combo), an activation switch for the bottle heater (25 amp fuse loaded for this) AND the FJO mini-controller. I have a 12 guage wire currently feeding all this.
I just dont understand why I should use a switched source to power this "control box" instead of running directly off the battery. In the event that the ignition is killed (for whatever reason) and the solenoids still spray I dont see any damage coming from it besides some nitrous and fuel just being wasted.
Any help is appreciated.
-Dan
I just dont understand why I should use a switched source to power this "control box" instead of running directly off the battery. In the event that the ignition is killed (for whatever reason) and the solenoids still spray I dont see any damage coming from it besides some nitrous and fuel just being wasted.
Any help is appreciated.
-Dan
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Originally Posted by cleveland
alright, I dont know if its wise to tap-a-fuse when Im trying to power the main 12v line (to the fuse block seen above) that will distribute power to a purge solenoid (15 amp fuse loaded for this), an activation switch for the nitrous and fuel solenoids (5 amp fuse loaded for this combo), an activation switch for the bottle heater (25 amp fuse loaded for this) AND the FJO mini-controller. I have a 12 guage wire currently feeding all this.
I just dont understand why I should use a switched source to power this "control box" instead of running directly off the battery. In the event that the ignition is killed (for whatever reason) and the solenoids still spray I dont see any damage coming from it besides some nitrous and fuel just being wasted.
Any help is appreciated.
-Dan
I just dont understand why I should use a switched source to power this "control box" instead of running directly off the battery. In the event that the ignition is killed (for whatever reason) and the solenoids still spray I dont see any damage coming from it besides some nitrous and fuel just being wasted.
Any help is appreciated.
-Dan
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I dont think its an issue of spraying with the ignition off its an issue of killing your battery-
Most allready have switches to guard against spraying with the car off, window switch, WOT, FPSS...
If you leave you system armed all the time by having direct battery connection, then it will drain your battery, mine did over night when i hooked mine direct while testing and didnt think to unhook-
Most allready have switches to guard against spraying with the car off, window switch, WOT, FPSS...
If you leave you system armed all the time by having direct battery connection, then it will drain your battery, mine did over night when i hooked mine direct while testing and didnt think to unhook-