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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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I have my bottle opener, purge, and both solenoids hooked to the same 20A fuse. It did well for a while then blew the fuse. I am guessing there is too much to that one fuse. Would it be OK to upgrade the fuse or should I find alternate power sources for each thing?
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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I don't know whose products you're using, but I have the NX kit and accessories. The two solenoids (fuel & nitrous) draw 31 amps combined, the heater draws 18 amps, and the opener draws 15 amps. My purges draw 8.5 each.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Its an NX kit, I guess I need to switch some wires around then.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Any input?
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Just run seperate power supplies to the noids. That way your not dragging amps thru one wire.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I've had much better results using relays whenever possible.This allows smaller gauge wiring for the controls and the larger gauge wire for power.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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I would suggest a 12v switched source to a relay, through a arm sw, for each device. Then a direct 12v from batt source with a fuse of needed size to said relays. Much safer this way, as you don't want a failure at the wrong time, or to burn your ride down. I run a total of 7 relays and have had zero problems.
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