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secondary fuse box power source question

Started by demonicdragon, May 03, 2011, 08:57:56 PM

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demonicdragon

May 03, 2011, 08:57:56 PM
alright guys can i safley run a 8 guage wire from the ignition post on the solonoid to a secondary fuse box for my 12 volt accessorys? or is there another spot i can run it too? i just want this fuse box to have power when i got the key turned

IowaEagle

#1
May 03, 2011, 09:11:48 PM
Will your alternator handle the extra load you intend to add to it?
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demonicdragon

#2
May 03, 2011, 09:13:07 PM
oh yeah. thats not a problem

IowaEagle

#3
May 03, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
I am thinking you could, are you also going to fuse the 8 ga primary?
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

1982 Eagle SX/4 Sport;
1980 Concord DL;
1970 Ambassador 2 Dr HT, SST
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe;
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport - Freedom Drive II

demonicdragon

#4
May 03, 2011, 09:28:48 PM
most likely for a secondary backup for my accessories.

IowaEagle

#5
May 03, 2011, 09:31:04 PM
OK -- now you have me intrigued as to why? 
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

1982 Eagle SX/4 Sport;
1980 Concord DL;
1970 Ambassador 2 Dr HT, SST
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe;
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport - Freedom Drive II

demonicdragon

#6
May 03, 2011, 09:33:44 PM
why? why what? why the scondary fuse box? im tired of running wires to the battery or pulling power from the orginal fuse box. so i figure ill just put a fuse box in my passenger kickpanel since i no longer have my computer

eaglefreek

#7
May 03, 2011, 09:40:38 PM
I wouldn't.  The ignition post is not for feeding power but for power to be fed to it, if that makes sense. Your best bet would be to use a relay that will energize with the ignition on.
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IowaEagle

#8
May 03, 2011, 09:47:04 PM
Quote from: eaglefreek on May 03, 2011, 09:40:38 PM
I wouldn't.  The ignition post is not for feeding power but for power to be fed to it, if that makes sense. Your best bet would be to use a relay that will energize with the ignition on.

I agree, that would be a better way to go.
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Not a Jeep.  Not a Car.  Its an AMC Eagle!

1982 Eagle SX/4 Sport;
1980 Concord DL;
1970 Ambassador 2 Dr HT, SST
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe;
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport - Freedom Drive II

demonicdragon

#9
May 03, 2011, 09:53:43 PM
ok. im not much knowledgble on relays or how to wire it up. can you guys give me insight?

demonicdragon

#10
May 03, 2011, 10:08:36 PM
ok nvm i read up on relays. i just gotta find a relay that will work  ;D

demonicdragon

#11
May 03, 2011, 10:32:16 PM
i found this article. im thinking this is what you had in mind right ? http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_an_accessory_fuse_box

eaglefreek

#12
May 03, 2011, 11:07:28 PM
Yup
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