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I am totally confused as how/what to do in regards to setting up my 1150rt to accept a number of accessories.
Semper Fi, any chance you could post a diagram of your wiring? I have an '07 RT and would like to add some electronics. Thanks in advance.
Rich
Install a fuse block...
Rich - see below for what i put together.
Thanks for the discription and the diagram! This is what they mean by "A picture is worth a thousand words."
The Centech relay triggered fuse panel is a good setup. I have a suggestion of convenience. Wire you GPS so it is hot all the time.
That's a good idea, too. Thanks!
I remember you saying a long time ago to go with the BlueSea fuse box.
For all intents and purposes I know nothing about wiring and electrical. Sure I know how to solder on a spade or ring connection etc, but as far as how to wire up a fuseblock, I wondering:
Is it necessary to use a relay as illustrated above?
What is the purpose of the relay?
How do you know which size of fuse to use for each accessory? Would it be in the product specs? E.g. My Heat troller has in inline fuse of a certain capacity with its wiring harness.
My impression was that you run a negative line from battery to the fuseblock as well as a positive. Then, Use the other posts to connect in all your auxillary needs that would normally be squeezed for space on your battery posts.
Tks.
Is it necessary to use a relay as illustrated above? What is the purpose of the relay?
How do you know which size of fuse to use for each accessory?
My impression was that you run a negative line from battery to the fuseblock as well as a positive.
My impression was that you run a negative line from battery to the fuseblock as well as a positive. Then, Use the other posts to connect in all your auxillary needs that would normally be squeezed for space on your battery posts.
Tks.
Semper_Fi
Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it! Wish me luck!
Touratech makes a nice little fused power block with a built-in relay.
Would that be the TPS 15?
Note that its power handling capability is pathetic at a mere 15A total; far worse that the FuzeBlock.
Now if all you're driving is a GPS, cell phone and a heated vest, then it is fine.
My point in suggesting it is that it's the simplest-to-connect unit I have seen.