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Couple of electrical queries
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 16 7:44 pm
by MilesnMiles
1- I'm fixing a parallel live feed from the alternator straight to the batttey live. Is this ok? I know some folk prefer the starter solenoid terminal, but does it matter either way? And yes, it is fused
2- anyone know of a battery live terminal that allows multiple wires but looks tidy. I have relays, stereo wire, starter etc and it looks a mess?
Re: Couple of electrical queries
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 16 9:07 pm
by Pete
MilesnMiles wrote:1- I'm fixing a parallel live feed from the alternator straight to the batttey live. Is this ok? I know some folk prefer the starter solenoid terminal, but does it matter either way? And yes, it is fused
That's fine, whatever is easiest and most tidy.
MilesnMiles wrote:
2- anyone know of a battery live terminal that allows multiple wires but looks tidy. I have relays, stereo wire, starter etc and it looks a mess?
I am not aware of one (Check "Vehicle Wiring Products"for ideas).
What about taking a single feed into a small fuse box on the inner fender and distributing the power that way?
Cheers
Pete
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 16 9:30 pm
by MilesnMiles
Thanks Pete, it's all a bit busy. I've already got buses for the starter terminals so as to have a break in them for easy access
to mini starter removal.
Reckon I'll just get a live terminal with extra live options. That said, maybe a multi point live bus bar could work if properly insulated.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 16 10:40 am
by MattH
I'd agree on 1.
Don't know on 2.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 16 10:50 am
by latil
Mercedes A class uses a + terminal with about 3 bolted on feeds plus the battery cable,worth a trip to a scrappy.
Scroll down this there's a pic.
http://www.aclassinfo.co.uk/mypage.14.htm
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 16 1:38 pm
by MilesnMiles
Thanks all, I've found a similar item Latil, although I bet the Merc one is made better!
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 16 4:58 pm
by Pete
