'12 burb - Where to get switched or non 12V high current?
May 21st, 2013, 3:28 PM
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Good, some very useful information given here !
Now, you still need to pursue trying to get a collective Amperage amount.
And, decide if you wish to use the second battery to singularly power your equipment, or, allow it to share that duty with your main Battery.
IF you want it to operate singularly, then you need to consider a Battery Isolator. Which would be chosen to match or exceed your Alternator output,
(exceed 25-50% is better) and should be installed under the Hood.
Now, you still need to pursue trying to get a collective Amperage amount.
And, decide if you wish to use the second battery to singularly power your equipment, or, allow it to share that duty with your main Battery.
IF you want it to operate singularly, then you need to consider a Battery Isolator. Which would be chosen to match or exceed your Alternator output,
(exceed 25-50% is better) and should be installed under the Hood.
May 27th, 2013, 1:41 PM
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Ok.. I was able to get the cover off.. it was one of those like indoor body panel fasteners.. And it's not really a fuse panel.. more of the terminal block of sorts where cable harnesses plug in. But was able to move it away and see where all the wires come in. I think there's room for another couple of heavier gauge wires to come in through the firewall... If not.. There's a spot right next to it where there's a circle already cut in the insulation layer of the firewall and a dimple punched in the firewall which was probably meant for another bundle wires... So I'd just have to drill through that...
So I think I gave a game plan!
Next thing.. Where is the best place to get all the wires and accessories??
Like is there a monoprice-like place for auto wires/accessories??
I assume Amazon maybe for the battery isolator??
Jim
So I think I gave a game plan!
Next thing.. Where is the best place to get all the wires and accessories??
Like is there a monoprice-like place for auto wires/accessories??
I assume Amazon maybe for the battery isolator??
Jim
May 28th, 2013, 2:44 AM
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Sounds like it to me ! 
An Automotive Supply will have the wire, any Fuse Blocks, connectors and Insulators. Anytime you drill, and put a wire through that hole, the sharp edge MUST be covered/insulated. That's usually done with a circular snap-in plastic ring.
Amazon/EBay will do for the Isolator, but, local sources like the Automotive Supply may have a good deal too, and you won't have to wait or pay shipping.
Find out what Amperage Alternator you have, then select an Isolator at the next greater rating. Like if you have a 125 amp Alternator, then go with a 150 amp Isolator. But, if there's a good deal on a 200 amp, that will do ok too. Anything greater would be an overkill.
An Automotive Supply will have the wire, any Fuse Blocks, connectors and Insulators. Anytime you drill, and put a wire through that hole, the sharp edge MUST be covered/insulated. That's usually done with a circular snap-in plastic ring.
Amazon/EBay will do for the Isolator, but, local sources like the Automotive Supply may have a good deal too, and you won't have to wait or pay shipping.
Find out what Amperage Alternator you have, then select an Isolator at the next greater rating. Like if you have a 125 amp Alternator, then go with a 150 amp Isolator. But, if there's a good deal on a 200 amp, that will do ok too. Anything greater would be an overkill.
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