magimerlin
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They are actually staggered. They are not right next to each other like it looks in the pic. Here is the side pic to clear things up....
I am getting ready to re-wire all of my accesories this weekend, so I have a few quick "clarification" questions.
1) Do I need to run the main negative wire from the box to the battery, or can I use a good ground inside the cabin (I am mounting it under the rear seat)?
2) I will only be using 3 or 4 relays, so can I use 24 gauge wire instead of the cat5?
3) Is the main power wire switched, or can it be ran straight to the box from the battery?
Thx,
JOhn
1) I just picked up a ground from the body, I used one of the bolts for the hood support.
2) 24 AWG is actually larger than that of the CAT5 wire, so it will work fine, as this wire should not be carrying any real current.
3) I ran my power wire direct from the battery, but a fuse wouldn't be a bad idea. And if your lights are uncovered a master switch somewhere may be a good idea, depending on the laws in your area.
I added an extra fuse that I can pull out when driving down the road, I have been tempted a couple of times to throw all 5 switches to the guy that just cut me off, but they don't function without the main fuse.
Lucky for those I follow
Another option for wire from the switches to the relays is control wire. My friend got me some from his work(electrician) its 12 18 guage wires bundled in a insulator and its less than 1/2" thick. I needed more conductors than the cat 5 had and I think it will be easier for my clumbsy ass to work with lol.
I used something similar for my switches, I used 8 conductor, 24 awg, which was about 3/8" diameter and it slid down through the A pillar molding nicely.
www.delcity.net has a variety of relays, some in the $2 range. Not sure if they still have a "minimum order amount" though.
The local parts stores all carry the right angle disconnects.
Two dummies can build them too. Eric (dellstopjeep) and I built a pair of these. Thank you FitchVA.
Mine is on the left, dellstopjeep on the right.