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Electrical wiring ???
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:04 pm
by Burky
I currently have a portable GPS , the question is putting a ciggy lighter under the rear seat for power to use it on the bike? do i wire this directly to the battery or elsewhere. i don't want to blow anything up both are bloody expensive(bike elect and GPS)
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I was going to do a direct hook-up to the battery but figured i would ask first
I know some of you have done it before.
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:07 pm
by BladeBoy
I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:12 pm
by Stereo
Javaman has one on his bike Im pretty sure, PM him...
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:37 pm
by Burky
Thanks Stereo will do.
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:54 pm
by Rossi
Just make sure to use an in line fuse holder
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:54 pm
by Smitty
BladeBoy wrote:I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me
yep...and one that is fused.....
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:55 pm
by BladeBoy
Thank's no problem at all
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:56 pm
by BladeBoy
Smitty wrote:BladeBoy wrote:I would find a connection that was powered with the ignition was on, but thats just me
yep...
and one that is fused.....
I was guessing that the GPS had a fuse
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:32 pm
by Burky
was guessing that the GPS had a fuse
I think i does but will use another just in-case $2 fuse is cheaper than a $600 GPS
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:23 pm
by mike-s
Rossi wrote:Just make sure to use an in line fuse holder
absolutely
bladeboy wrote: I was guessing that the GPS had a fuse
shit no, at the best you'd be looking at a fuse built into the gps->ciggie lighter adapter, but i'd also be putting an inline fuse in there and just a 1amp fuse, max, even a 500mA fuse would be enough.
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:34 pm
by RG
How much current/power will you be drawing?
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:15 pm
by mrmina
RG wrote:How much current/power will you be drawing?
fark, u can tell th engineer is asking the questions.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:19 pm
by mrmina
i agree with all the above.
1. use an ignition powered point
2. use a fuse
3. determing a current draw by the gps and use appropriate fuse.
you can use a direct line from the battery. In that instance, u have to use a fuse due to spikes in voltage/current from starter, alternator, engine etc.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:22 pm
by Burky
All wired up
. It sits nicely beside the gauge cluster, just enough clearance
. I did use an inline fuse and the charger for the GPS has a fuse also. Once the camera is working i will post a pic, i even got a no smoking plug!
not for any other reason just incase water happens to get near the lighter
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:12 pm
by BladeBoy
Cool, a job well done
