using power cable for two items
Submitted: Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 19:22
ThreadID:
52001
Views:
2230
Replies:
3
FollowUps:
1
This Thread has been Archived
steve21
Hi All,
have got my CB installed next to hand brake, could i use this power cable and connect to a bluetooth unit and external speaker, or would i have to run a new power source ? would just be much easier for me to use the existing one.
thanks steve
Reply By: Mamba No 1 - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 20:37
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 20:37
The bluetooth unit would draw nothing much at all and the external speaker is fed from the UHF so I would say a resounding YES
AnswerID:
273779
Follow Up By: 96 GXL 80 series - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 21:05
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 21:05
Personally I would run separate power cable to each as you might create a situation where you are getting RF from your radio.
Make sure the cables are more than adequate to handle the power needed. Also you need good earthing especially for the radio.
Cheers
96
FollowupID:
537195
Reply By: Peter 2 - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 21:22
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 21:22
The wire to the handbrake is not a 'power' wire but rather a wire probably feeding a ground to the light on the dash to indicate the handbrake is on.
As has been suggested connect a seperate power feed for each accessory is the best way to do it.
Small items like CB's can be connected to either the stereo power or the cigarette lighter if you are too lazy to run it right back to the fuse box or battery.
AnswerID:
273795
Reply By: Robnicko - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 08:55
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 08:55
Yes........just make sure the fuse for the power source covers both appliances in total.
Rob
AnswerID:
273851