Fuse Block Install

BubbaMope said:

I've got my fuse block pretty much tapped out. I want to install an ATM fuse block on ignition switched power. Can I safely attach the power lead to the starter relay if I use a heavy enough wire? If not, where can I tap power from without overloading my system?

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malex said:

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I'll assume your battery and starter solenoid is all in stock location so likely best to draw off of the starter relay post. You could run through a relay to your auxiliary fuse block. Your key will energize your relay and supply power to your fuse block that way. I believe the 30/40 amp relays have 10 gauge wiring. You could also run through a resetting breaker if you like. This should work but I'm sure there are others here with better ideas.

I'm drawing power from my starter relay for my secondary fuse block.
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Don Frelier said:

The starter relay would not have ignition switched power.
You would need to get it from the fuse block section with ignition power.
Or you could make an indirect switched wire by pulling in a relay powered from the starter relay battery power then closing the relay from a ignition switched source. Good idea if you need a new heavy load you could buy a new fusible link and use that if you go this route.

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BubbaMope said:

Thank you. I didn't realize I need a relay going to the fuse block. I know how to do very basic wiring and so far how to not start fires!
I hope to continue that trend...

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