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Originally Posted by Greasey Harley
I'm installing an aux. fuse box under the hood of one of my trucks. Happens to be a plow truck and has multiple extra circuits.
Plow controller, beacon light, aux headlights, aux backup light, electric fan.
It occurs to me that I should be able to run the whole setup off a continuous duty solenoid that energizes with ignition power.
Am I missing something?
Is there any reason to supply constant power to any-add on accessories?
If so, which ones and why?
Just trying to plan everything out while parts are still in the mail.
Thx
-Russ
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May I suggest the following relay block solution that I have been running nearly 3 years now without any trouble:
Bussman 37702-3FN3625. A 12v 70amp continous duty relay that works beautifully underhood. I've purchased them for two separate vehicles, zero issues.
Run an ignition-on source from the primary fuse block under the dash to trigger the relay, run a suitable gauge 12v constant supply from the back of the starter terminated with a fusible link to the relay block, and then supply your independent auxiliary fuse block. My only complaint with the bussman 37702 is that the trigger wiring is intended to use a metri-pack connector which I was unable to purchase on an individual basis - online sources required a bulk buy of a dozen or more. I solved the problem with metri-pack sleeves without the plastic part.