Remotely Fused

[RHARVEY]

I have kicking around the idea of adding a remote fuse panel instead of running all my power needs to the factory one. I also want to add more lights that will come on with the park lights but I don't want to overload the factory switch. Maybe a solenoid in line so that when I turn on the park lights it heats up the other lights. By adding a remote fuse panel it would make it easier to run wires instead of going to the inside panel. .

Any ideas and drawings



Thanks

Rick

 

[BarryG]

I might be wrong but it sounds like you could use the painless wiring block. They make one for in the cab and a weather proof one for under the hood. It has several ignition switched circuits and several that are hot all the time. Geno's Garage sells them but you could probably find one in your local auto parts store. As far as the parking lamp I am no electrical wizard at all but I would think if you triggered a relay off that circuit that should work.

 

[WTBurke]

Hey Rick

I do a lot of direct current stuff in my truck and the "painless" set up is ok but if you want a "tricK" DC box with easy hook-up and quick 12 volt split-up feed check out www.mfjenterprises.com they have multiple DC-Power Outlet strips that really make things sweet.

There built well and are radio-frequency by-passed for clean DC. You can pull up to 35 amps on some of the models.



my . 02



William

 

[Turbo Thom]

Along those lines, I call Painless wiring today about a fuse block from the illumination circuit. I want other lights with the ability to dim independent of the truck fuse. They were going to call me back but haven't heard from them. I want it to work from the dimmer at the headlight switch but from a separate or independent power source.



Any ideas what I do?



. . Preston. .

 

[Kyle]

I used Painless

I added the Painless Wiring remote fuse block for the same reasons you mentioned.



I got the 7-circuit model - 3 are hot all the time, 4 are hot when the ignition switch is on. They have a new model now where all 7 are hot with the ignition switch on. I would have got that one if it was available at the time -- turns out I don't have much use for always-on circuits. I got the "weatherproof" model and it fits nicely right next to the hood hinge on the driver's side -- right above the ABS controller. Super easy to get to for wiring up new circuits -- you don't have to stand on your head



You can get the fuse block at:

http://www.summitracing.com

Search for part number PRF-70107. Or you can get it from http://www.jannettyracing.com/ as mentioned above.



For relays, I'd choose Bosch -- they hold up well and I have a source for them at decent prices. You can see the Bosch catalog at: http://www.chiefent.com/relays.html

Pick out what you want, get the part number, then call Mike Juliana (The Juliana Company) to order them (800/334-0476). Mike has very reasonable prices and is great to work with. I don't know him, I've just always had a good experience. He'll sell you 1 or 1,000 and they're always in stock.



Hope this helps.



Kyle