12V DC Outlet at the back
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 01, 2003 at 22:33
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I am investigating the best way to put an additional 12V DC outlet at the back of my KZN185 HiLux Surf to run a fridge. One of the possibilities is to put it right next to the CD Stacker. I'm planning to use the CD Stacker's mounting bracket, drill a hole there to mount the 12V DC socket, therefore the 12V outlet and the CD Stacker will be literally less than 1cm apart !! I intend to even use the same common earth as
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Can anyone tell me whether I am going to have any problems with the interference of the CD music signal by the electrical noise from the fridge current draw ? I was going to run the power extension cable alongside with the CD music signal cable bunch.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers. CC.
Reply By: Member - Bob - Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 10:16
Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 10:16
CC, some fridges have
inverters which have the potential to emit signals which could be picked up by audio equipment. Trial and error will determine if there is a problem before you do your installation. I wouldn't use a common earth. That is likely to increase the risk of interference and also reduced power availability to the fridge. If you are running a heavy duty (say 20 amp) line, run a negative line from the battery or where its earth strap hits the chassis as
well. An appropriate fuse at the battery end of the positive lead is essential.
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Follow Up By: CC - Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 10:45
Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 10:45
Many thanks Bob.
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Reply By: Bob - Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 17:22
Sunday, Mar 02, 2003 at 17:22
Be sure to run your power & earth cables as a twisted pair, this often helps.
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