Installing an accessory fuse box: Difference between revisions

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Make sure all the connections are connected, mounting points tightened, and you're done. Our home mechanic says, "My Bussman setup cost me about $15, including the relay, wiring and end connections. I've been very happy with it. I've had no averse weather issues with its 'open' design. The two factors that have helped make that occur are its location and the use of [[Waterproofing your electrical connections|dielectric grease]]."

====Wiring the accessories====

For hooking up farkles, you can use any of several kinds of plugs that make it easy to quickly connect and disconnect accessory power plugs. There are BMW-style, cigarette lighter-style, SAE 2-pin trailer plugs, many other coax types. SAE are common, relatively cheap, and weather resistant.

[[image:sae connector.png|150px]]

The idea behind using these connectors is so you don't have to find your way back to the fusebox every time. Run the accessory leads from the fuse box to a single convenient location, such as under the seat. Use different-colored wire or another foolproof method that can tell you which wire is for which device.

On the SAE plugs, there are male and female parts. The female is the one where the power pin is covered. This is shown in the diagram.

[[image:aux fuse box diagram.gif|150px]]

'''''kinda like this, version 2'''''

[[image:aux fuse box diagram-3.gif|150px]]

Crimp female spade connectors onto the female trailer plugs. Connect the power leads to the fuse box male connectors and the grounds to the ground post, with ring connectors. Use the male SAE plugs for the wires to your accessories.

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 Make sure all the connections are connected, mounting points tightened, and you're done. Our home mechanic says, "My Bussman setup cost me about $15, including the relay, wiring and end connections. I've been very happy with it.  I've had no averse weather issues with its 'open' design. The two factors that have helped make that occur are its location and the use of [[Waterproofing your electrical connections|dielectric grease]]."
+====Wiring the accessories====
+For hooking up farkles, you can use any of several kinds of plugs that make it easy to quickly connect and disconnect accessory power plugs. There are BMW-style, cigarette lighter-style, SAE 2-pin trailer plugs, many other coax types. SAE are common, relatively cheap, and weather resistant.
+[[image:sae connector.png|150px]]
+The idea behind using these connectors is so you don't have to find your way back to the fusebox every time. Run the accessory leads from the fuse box to a single convenient location, such as under the seat. Use different-colored wire or another foolproof method that can tell you which wire is for which device.
+On the SAE plugs, there are male and female parts. The female is the one where the power pin is covered. This is shown in the diagram.
+[[image:aux fuse box diagram.gif|150px]]
+'''''kinda like this, version 2'''''
+[[image:aux fuse box diagram-3.gif|150px]]
+Crimp female spade connectors onto the female trailer plugs. Connect the power leads to the fuse box male connectors and the grounds to the ground post, with ring connectors. Use the male SAE plugs for the wires to your accessories.