Ok guys, so i need to find a good source for switched power. Right now i am using a "add-a-circuit" in the passenger side fuse box.
I want to get rid of that and connect to a better source because i am running 6 gauges and some sensor input/logging stuff. I just want to make sure that everything is getting reliable power. Planning on getting a power distribution block typically used for car stereos to ditribute the power to all the gauges in a nice clean fasion. Just need to find a nice hefty spot to connect to switched power!

Thanks!

 

common people! i know someones gotta know this.. i am ordering parts now will have them friday and want to rewire it all on saturday!

 

well how much amperage do you
need.

this will help determine the
best source of power,for your distribution
block

 

not quite sure on that part, but its going to be running quite a bit of stuff..
5 autometer gauges
1 innovative wideband sensor with gauge and 2 external senor loggers (LMA-3 SSI-4)
lilliput 7" touchscreen lcd
sony uxg-90 UMPC

so quite a bit
I would think i want to get as close to the actual batter as possible?

 

from what you listed, i would probably
use 2 mini-add-a-circuits (5amp fuses each)
and spread the loads...

you could always run a heavy gauge wire from
the engine compartment fuse box and use a
relay, but for me that would be overkill.

 

you think that would be enough?
I have always been one for overkill, so i will probably go the relay route.. better to have more power available in that area then not enough i think.

thanks for your advice! now to find the right relay

 

thanks to your advice I found this, while looking for just a relay on Jegs
3 constant-hot and 4 ignition-hot circuits. Uses one 30 amp Relay



i think it fits the "overkill" bill perfectly.. if anytihng needs to be hooked up inside the cabin form now on, i will have power available!! thanks!!

 

hey that looks perfect! nice find

 

A quik switched power point to run a relay through is the cid lighter/power points. Best of all, it is already a fused circuit.

 

STEP ONE...get a how to book andteach yourself something about electrical curcuits. the fire you prevent may be your own!! there are a few empty slots in the under hood fuse panel that can be used. i tapped my fogs into one, just add the output wire and a fuse and you have a power source. be sure to use one that has the right size wire for your application. you have to be careful piggybacking on another circuit for fear of overloading it if multiple components are running simultaniuosly. and definitly dont tap into anything feeding power to or grounding a computer.