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Jaebo

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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:32 pm

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what would be the best way to tap this into the fuse box on a car?

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/P1679/lighter-panel-socket

what gauge wire, what fuse etc...

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gafmo

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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:09 pm

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I'm about to fit one in into my wifes mini which I have already purchased...
It has a 1 meter length of wire so its a matter of cutting off the end and finding the - earth and hard wire it it in to the fuse box.
This is for her GPS...mine will be done the same.

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miniobsessed

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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:12 pm

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Personally, I would run a length of cable to the battery connection on the starter solenoid and put an inline fuse on it. Something around 2.5mm2 for the cable and a 10 amp fuse... Make sure you have a good 'earth' connection to wire the -ve up to and you're all sorted.

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adamstuart

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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:06 am

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Personally i just spliced the wires running to my AM Radio, and used that +ve and earth.

Since the radio never gets used, a lack of current wouldnt be an issue.

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