"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi)
08/20/2014 at 17:22 • Filed to: Jeep
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"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi)
08/20/2014 at 17:22 • Filed to: Jeep | 0
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Looking for something I can use to run a single main into a dist block I can locate under the dash for easy accessory connectivity (LED Lights, GPS, etc.). Amazon is a jumbled mess of crap when I try to search for this, anyone have any good recommendations?
Raphmoe
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:24 |
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maybe crutch field? http://www.crutchfield.com/S-wfJqB6SZJpf/…
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> Raphmoe
08/20/2014 at 17:26 |
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That stuffs all too big. I should mention the signal wires are all 18 - 20 gauge. All the car audio stuff is between 4 and 8 gauge.
Squid
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:29 |
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You might have luck looking at Summit Racing for that. Maybe even an off road shop would have what you need.
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Raphmoe
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:29 |
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Summit Racing maybe? http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-ty… They've got a lot.
Chairman Kaga
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:34 |
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I've been looking for something like this too. I have a junction in the engine bay that pulls directly from the alternator, and powers my headlights and various other auxiliaries. it's a mess and the post/stud is just begging to arc the hood.
Looking at these - http://www.ceautoelectricsupply.com/powerdistribut…
Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:36 |
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Just power distribution with inline fuses/breakers right? No crazy transformer stuff needed in this?
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CAR_IS_MI
> Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
08/20/2014 at 17:43 |
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Right, just trying to keep it clean, instead of running 4-6 separate power lines to various taps. Just hit 1 acc power link and send it to the dist block and run the accessories off that.
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Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 17:48 |
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I'm guessing these guys carry something that would work, put your specifications in and see what comes up, though not the cheapest they tend to have it in stock.
http://www.digikey.com/product-search…
Also I'm guessing my favorite industrial supply site ever, Mcmaster.com has something as well but again not cheap but they carry almost everything.
Just4GP
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 18:06 |
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Be sure that splitting that one acc line doesn't overload the circuit that feeds it. Depending on the number of items (and their draw) that you want to connect, you may want to use a relay as well. That way, you can pull the power from a battery/alt lead and just have it switched via the acc circuit. It's a bit more complicated but will help keep you from constantly blowing fuses or burning your car to the ground.
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> Just4GP
08/20/2014 at 18:26 |
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The circuit I plan to use is the seat heater, which I do not have in my Jeep. It's 2 led lights and a GPS. If I need to add more down the line I would add relays in.
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Just4GP
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 18:47 |
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In that case I think you'll be fine without the relay. That seat heater has to be rated for a 20A load at the minimum. Here are a couple of ideas for distribution
http://www.amazon.com/8-way-Panel-Mo…
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http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H8496009…
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http://www.amazon.com/Position-Doubl…
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vicariousILive
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 19:27 |
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I like this contraption. .. This is what I want to put in my Tacoma whenever I get the chance. Although the dimensions indicate that it's kinda bulky... Either way I would still use.
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Syste…
Matt Urban
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 19:50 |
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http://www.bluesea.com/products/categ…
LesDiamond
> CAR_IS_MI
08/20/2014 at 22:00 |
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Blue Seas is marine grade very good stuff www. bluesea .com/