Power distribution for accessory items

I posted this question elsewhere as well but seeing as how half of you are banned ... :sad: :facepalm:

When you have several accessory items like a processor, line drivers, eq, etc...What do you do when wiring them up to account for power/ground and remote?

In terms of the remote signaling, I plan on using a relay since I'll have 2 amps, a processor and 2 line drivers. But I'm thinking more along the lines of power distribution for these smaller devices. Most distribution blocks go up to about 8awg wire size, but most of these accessory devices use phoenix style termination blocks that accept small gauge input wire. I was thinking of using simple terminal blocks, but then what about fusing? Since I want to keep a single audio ground, all of these will be grounded to the same point on the chassis and will get their power from direct from the battery as well.

Are there any good solutions for fusing and distributing power for smaller gauge wire? What's recommended? What do you typically do?


Thanks !

I use the accessory lead to trigger a relay which feeds power to one of these fuse strips. I power it by running a jumper across all the terminals on one side

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I know its not the best solution, but I always piggyback on my large gauge distro blocks ie; insert small gauge with large gauge together, making sure I get a good bite with whatever clamping system on the small wire, then I inline fuse near the smaller current consumer......when wires are secured and prettied up, you canot tell they are there, as I usually run the small wire under the large into the block. Of course I don't compete in instal either.....lol, but it works for me!

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Originally Posted by AL9000

I use the accessory lead to trigger a relay which feeds power to one of these fuse strips. I power it by running a jumper across all the terminals on one side

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Got a pic of one of these jobs Al?


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I also do what Al does, line from batt, thru relay and triggered by key Accy.. I did it first for my ham radio then realized how awesome it was to suppress flashing on my HID fogs on arm/disarm, etc.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r.../iphone013.jpg

I want one of these: http://www.bluesea.com/products/7748...150_Fuse_Block

makes Streetwires look like Fisher-Price

http://assets.bluesea.com/images/products/7748.jpg

A little overkill but very sexy looking

Yeah, I'll say. That's a really nice piece- ground bar included as well.

Here's what I picked up:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400300835415...84.m1439.l2649

Comes with a cover and I can direct feed it from a fused 8gauge to the battery.

BTW- James, very nice clean wiring job there bud! I love those Arcs. Really pretty.

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BTW- James, very nice clean wiring job there bud! I love those Arcs. Really pretty.

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Thanks, but I can't take credit for it. That is Glenn's work.

Well damn, if I knew it was Glenn's I would have said it sucked...

:lol:

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Originally Posted by claydo

I know its not the best solution, but I always piggyback on my large gauge distro blocks ie; insert small gauge with large gauge together, making sure I get a good bite with whatever clamping system on the small wire, then I inline fuse near the smaller current consumer......when wires are secured and prettied up, you canot tell they are there, as I usually run the small wire under the large into the block. Of course I don't compete in instal either.....lol, but it works for me!

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Glad I'm not the only one to do this, lol.

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Glad I'm not the only one to do this, lol.

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Me too. Lol


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Yes, sometimes practicality overrules the desire to make it fancy!

Lazy people always figure out the easiest ways of doing things.


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What about connecting multiple speakers to a single amp channel? Always looked odd to me running pairs of wire into single input or tie 2 + or - together to single wire (like a Y)

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I haven't used these, but I did run across them recently.

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...fuseboxes.html

Also these

http://www.fuzeblocks.com/

Nice! I especially like the one with the relay inside. Very clean looking.

Motorcycle stuff like this can work.

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I haven't used these, but I did run across them recently.

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...fuseboxes.html

Also these

http://www.fuzeblocks.com/

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The Fuzeblocks ones are pretty slick. I like those.

nice install with those Arc's