how to get power from a fuse

[shayrgob240]

Hey!

In the past i used to wrap a fuse w/ a wire and then pop in the fuse. Is this a safe route for getting power from a fuse? thanks!

[projectRDM]

No. The extra wire will spread the prongs out in the box and make the fuse loose.

[shayrgob240]

thanks! how would i go about getting power from it then?

[theicecreamdan]

splice into the wire on the other side.

[projectRDM]

^ And there it is. You can also pull power from the column, the circuits are all high amp and can handle almost any load you put on them.

[gfisch]

Hey!

In the past i used to wrap a fuse w/ a wire and then pop in the fuse. Is this a safe route for getting power from a fuse? thanks!

Also, doing that will bypass the fuse on your new line if you dont pick the right side to pull power from.

Make sure you add a fuse if you pull power from somewhere thats not already fused like the battery terinal itself. Probably not a bad idea even if its on another line depending on what you are hooking up and where you are getting power from.

[mjjstang]

they make little fuse taps, but they kinda suck, I was in pepboys the other day though and they had a nice little fuse tap kit that was a lot better than the stupid little metal taps. look into it.

[shayrgob240]

Make sure you add a fuse if you pull power from somewhere thats not already fused like the battery terinal itself. Probably not a bad idea even if its on another line depending on what you are hooking up and where you are getting power from.

I am getting power from my battery terminal for my radiator fan(temporary setup). Is it essential to have a fuse hooked up there? How can i hook up a fuse? thanks!

[the head]

Yes you need a fuse. buy a fuse holder and hook it inline on the wire. Insert fuse into holder. Done

If you couldn't figure this out on your own I am very afraid of what you are going to fuck up on your car.

[shayrgob240]

Yes you need a fuse. buy a fuse holder and hook it inline on the wire. Insert fuse into holder. Done

Ok, thanks! I'll do that ASAP.

[mjjstang]

whats this code with horizontal scroller, wierd.

[shayrgob240]

would u guys happen to know what size fuse to put into the fuse holder? thanks!

[SirWarrior]

How about 20-30A one. Depends on the fan.

[shayrgob240]

I dont know what kind of fan it is but it looks like a cheap one off ebay. Its about 15" wide and it says "revcor" on it. Is this enough info to determine what amp to use?

[projectRDM]

30A to be safe, no more than that though. The OE circuit is fused to 30A, I don't see an electric fan pulling any more that that.

[gfisch]

Take a look at the motor on it for a sticker that has a current or power rating.

If its in watts, divide by 12.