Aux Fuse Panel
Submitted: Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:00
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ejukated
Hi,
I'm looking for an Aux fuse panel for blade fuses, Ive been down to jaycar but they only have inline blade fuses or 3AG panel holders. Supercheap dont have anything suitable either
Any ideas where I could get a blade fuse panel?
Thanks
Reply By: flappa - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:05
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:05
Repco has them (made by Narva) , available in about 4 / 6 / 12 fuse configs from memory.
I used the 6 fuse holder to make up a connector panel for my CT.
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:17
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:17
I have the same 6 way fuse panel under my dash for my accessories. I bought it from Autobarn.
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Reply By: ThePunter - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:18
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:18
I bought a Piranha 8way fuse box from TJM in Dandenong. This has one input (which I take straight from my auxillary battery) and 4/6/8 outputs. Go with the 8 way as you will probably end up using them all at some stage. I like this setup as some of the others you have to have an individual input for each fuse.
Piranha
The Punter.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rick A (QLD) - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:34
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:34
Hmm... looks just like a Narva fuse block with a wire soldered onto it the same way I did
mine. :-)
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 11:16
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 11:16
Yep, that's what I did too......drilled out the small holes in the 6 blades on one side, using a 1/16" drill bit......then bared-off enough insulation from the cable I was using (from the battery) so I could thread it through the 6 holes and then soldered each one individually. Bit of spagetti tubing over it too.
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 13:08
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 13:08
It sure does look like it is just the Narva fuse block with some soldering done for you. I did
mine the same and then wired them to the 2nd battery. Except I left one which I switch through ON for the car phone kit.
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Reply By: Member - Rick A (QLD) - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:24
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:24
I used the Narva fuse block from Repco as
well. A soldered the main aux power cable to all the pins on one side and turned the fuse block into a distribution block. Works like a treat and is nice and compact and saves running muliple cables directly from the battery. Just make sure you insulate everything
well to prevent shorts in the circuit. 12 volt systems are very common on boats so you can find all sorts of fuses, switches, distro board etc at your marine supply
shop if you are after a more professional look and finish.
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Follow Up By: flappa - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:33
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:33
I did the same thing. Made up a distribution block for my CT.
My DB , has a +ve & -ve for each set.
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Reply By: signman - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:54
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 10:54
I got my 6 fuse holder, nice tidy unit with clear perspex cover- from my local Auto Elec...I think it was about 20 bucks with fuses and spade type connectors.
I have 3 fuses wired to vehicle battery and 3 to auxilliary battery.
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Reply By: Member - Ed. C.- Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 11:43
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 11:43
ejukated,
Check out the ones from Blue Sea systems....
www.bluesea.com (maybe someone can post a link???)
Not sure, but I think Whitworths Marine carry these...
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Follow Up By: Member - Rick A (QLD) - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 12:49
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 12:49
I have one of these for sale if anyone is interested.
Details Here
In
Brisbane but will post it at your cost. $50
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C.- Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 12:59
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 12:59
Rick,
Is that new (or "as new")??
If so, I'll take it.....
Check your Mem/msg..
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Reply By: ejukated - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 13:08
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 13:08
thanks for the tips, I checkedout the Narva ones at Auto 1, the connections dont look heavy duty enough for me, might have to checkout the bluesea ones form Whitworths. Ideally i'd like 1 big input and 6 outputs
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Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 17:05
Friday, Nov 25, 2005 at 17:05
I use a Bluefin (I think that's what it's called) marine type weather prroof panel, it accetps standard sized blade fuses and comes in a variety of sizes, being weather proof allowed me to place it under the bonnet which makes changing fuese on the road alot simpler IMO, also you can then us it for both gear under the bonnet (air compressors, horns, spotties etc) as
well as stuff in the car.
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