Installing an accessory fuse box: Difference between revisions

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Other fuse blocks have only one connection to power; this connection powers all terminals after the main connection receives power (aka common bus). This is what is used in the photos for this article, the Bussman [http://www.bussmann.com/6/BladeFusesandAccessories.html 15600 Series ATC Fuse Panel]. This is still relatively easy to wire up, looks 'cleaner', and is cheaper. Having someone who knows something about electronics to hold your hand is a good idea if you do this, though.

This chart shows the difference between the multiple-hot-wire type (on right) and single positive "common bus" type on left.

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There are some advanced boxes that let you wire some things hot all the time and have others that only get powered when the key is on. The [http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap2.shtml Centech AP2] is one of these.

Finally, if you're scared about hooking everything up (you don't really need to be) the [http://www.fuzeblocks.com/index.php?pid=1#board Fuzeblocks FZ-1] comes with an internal relay, constant or switched power choices, and only needs a few connections.

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 Other fuse blocks have only one connection to power; this connection powers all terminals after the main connection receives power (aka common bus). This is what is used in the photos for this article, the Bussman [http://www.bussmann.com/6/BladeFusesandAccessories.html 15600 Series ATC Fuse Panel]. This is still relatively easy to wire up, looks 'cleaner', and is cheaper. Having someone who knows something about electronics to hold your hand is a good idea if you do this, though.
+This chart shows the difference between the multiple-hot-wire type (on right) and single positive "common bus" type on left.
+[[image:721426.gif|150ps]]
 There are some advanced boxes that let you wire some things hot all the time and have others that only get powered when the key is on. The [http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap2.shtml Centech AP2] is one of these.
 Finally, if you're scared about hooking everything up (you don't really need to be) the [http://www.fuzeblocks.com/index.php?pid=1#board Fuzeblocks FZ-1]  comes with an internal relay, constant or switched power choices, and only needs a few connections.
 ====Things to buy====