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Fuse Box
OK this is electrical for dummies...
Is there a empty fuse slot I can use in the stock fuse box that is only hot with the key on.
I just purchased the Shark Audio 1000 watt stereo and want to wire it to a key on fuse.
I am also going to add a dedicated fuse block for that stereo and my additional lights.
Not having any luck on line finding how to...
Thanks for any help and input. jtpollock
Last edited by jtpollock; 01-08-2016 at 03:13 PM.
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Hi jtpollock,
Re: Is there a empty fuse slot I can use . . .
I do know not the answer to that; but, why not just go with an in-line fuse holder?
Just a thought,
Jerry Baumchen
Last edited by JerryB; 01-08-2016 at 06:33 PM.
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Use a relay
Or a fuseblock with one built in. I used the fz1 fuzeblock for my stereo for years.It was excellent. Low power switched power feed turned it on, to pull big power straight from the battery thru a dedicated, fused heavy gauge wire. You don't want any accessories tied directly to the bikes electrical system.
it was fun while it lasted.
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Thanks... I was looking for a connection for the new fuse block to wire my two extra two set of driving lights a USB port the stereo and the volt meter
and wanted all to be hot only with the key on. the new block would need to come from a key hot connection and the other side would come from the battery.
I have that part all laid out just need the key hot side. jtpollock
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Just curious: What is the current draw for a 1000w stereo?
ice
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Follow the lead back on the backside of the trunk outlet. The trunk outlet is switched. Use the lead to power the relay for switched power to your fuse block.
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Originally Posted by iceworm
Just curious: What is the current draw for a 1000w stereo?
ice
watts=amps x volts
amps=watts/volts
If you want to get complicated, there may be a PF correction (power factor); but, I wouldn't worry about it because it doesn't apply here.
Last edited by wyliec; 01-08-2016 at 08:51 PM.
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Amps Required for 1000 Watts
Originally Posted by wyliec
watts=amps x volts
Therefore Amps = Watts/Volts. 1000/12 = 83.33Amps. You'd need one hell of a fuse.
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Originally Posted by Bootie
Therefore Amps = Watts/Volts. 1000/12 = 83.33Amps. You'd need one hell of a fuse.
You must have been typing just as I added that.
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Originally Posted by DrewNJ
Follow the lead back on the backside of the trunk outlet. The trunk outlet is switched. Use the lead to power the relay for switched power to your fuse block.
it comes that way but can be changed to "always on" by moving a fuse in the spyder fusebox...that's what I did so might be worth checking
(fuse in #6 is switched, fuse in #7 is always on)
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Shark audio comes with a cord to connect directly to the battery, that cord has an inline fuse.
when I had my RSS I used the accessory cables located near the top of the left shock to supply key power to the fuse block
2015 F3S SE6
You don't stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding
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Mount the 12 volt outlet in your frunk, check the fuse placement for the outlet. Use a posi-tap to tie into the load side of the outlet fuse and wire it into the coil of your relay. That way, you have switched power for your high amp circuit, and a switched plug in the frunk.
john
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Originally Posted by jtpollock
This is an RS and it does bot have a trunk outlet... And yes my plan is to use the relay just need the hot wire... jtpollock
Was hoping Lamont might be able to give me an idea?
THANKS all
I know its an RS. If you don't have a trunk outlet then its even easier. It's wired for one. The wiring is attached to the left front shock tower just behind the trunk. You'll likely have to remove the trunk to get to the wiring.
This would also be a good time to add the OEM trunk outlet if you don't have one.[emoji106]
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Just to add. That line is indeed switched but it stays live for a minute or 2 after shutdown. Just don't be alarmed when you hook everything up and it stays live for a short bit after you turn everything off.
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Originally Posted by wyliec
watts=amps x volts
amps=watts/volts
If you want to get complicated, there may be a PF correction (power factor); but, I wouldn't worry about it because it doesn't apply here.
Originally Posted by Bootie
Therefore Amps = Watts/Volts. 1000/12 = 83.33Amps. You'd need one hell of a fuse.
Yes, that would be true. And I'm pretty sure it doesn't draw that. That was a curiosity question about the spec.
So, just curious:
Jt - what size fuse is the mfg calling for?
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If your RS doesn't have the outlet it will have the plug for it. BRP zip tied the plug to the upper left shock tower. It will be tough to find unless the trunk is removed but its there.
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Originally Posted by DrewNJ
If your RS doesn't have the outlet it will have the plug for it. BRP zip tied the plug to the upper left shock tower. It will be tough to find unless the trunk is removed but its there.
I was lucky...stuck some fingers into the hole and felt around...found the two spade connectors and was able to pull them through the hold into the frunk (barely). I purchased the below socket, hooked up the connectors (brown-yellow stripe wire is + & goes on center terminal , black is - at edge). I then just pushed the socket into the hole for a friction fit and it works fine. Getting the nut on it from underneath the machine was not required (thank goodness).
I didn't use the "flat plate" that came with the socket.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ilpage_o05_s01
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Originally Posted by DrewNJ
If your RS doesn't have the outlet it will have the plug for it. BRP zip tied the plug to the upper left shock tower. It will be tough to find unless the trunk is removed but its there.
I was able to find mine without removing the Frunk.
2015 F3S SE6
You don't stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding
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Originally Posted by iceworm
Just curious: What is the current draw for a 1000w stereo?
ice
Got the SHKC6800 last night here are the specifications:
Operation Volts 10-10V
RMS Power @ 4Ω 10% THD 60W*4
Max Power @ 4Ω 10% THD 250W*4
Fuse Rating 5Ag
This is all Greek to me I just know if I hook it up right it should sound good and I will be happy jtpollock
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Originally Posted by PatriotRider
I was lucky...stuck some fingers into the hole and felt around...found the two spade connectors and was able to pull them through the hold into the frunk (barely). I purchased the below socket, hooked up the connectors (brown-yellow stripe wire is + & goes on center terminal , black is - at edge). I then just pushed the socket into the hole for a friction fit and it works fine. Getting the nut on it from underneath the machine was not required (thank goodness).
I didn't use the "flat plate" that came with the socket.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ilpage_o05_s01
Cool thanks jtpollock
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