I need a power source

diesel camino · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:37 am Post subject: I need a power source

I am shaving the door handles on my elky. I got a kit from Autoloc but the directions are a little sketchy. I have a pretty good wiring diagram but I'm not sure what gage of wire I need to run to the actuator and I'm not sure where I should go for a power source. I need a constant hot that will power the actuator itself and I also need a switch on hot for the safty circut. I was thinking about putting in an add on fuse panel but I'm still not sure where to get the power from for that or if it is even needed.

I am pretty good with body work and intierior work but the electrical stuff kind of scares me. Any help would be appreciated.

Steve
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Steve, More Info is needed to answer your question. (NEED to know the required amps needed to opperate your actuator's to determine the min. wire size / fuse size) But yes, you should, or better, be sure that a fuse IS used on the power supply wires.
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diesel camino · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject:

CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:43 am Post subject:

Steve, with the 45# door poppers you should be ok with a 14 gauge wire, they only draw current for 1 to 2 sec. I would try and use a 15 amp fuse to start with, but you may have to jump up to a 20. If memory serves me right, I beleave the 45 pounders have a max rateing of 30 amps.

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diesel camino · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:57 am Post subject:

Thanx for the info on wire gauges and amps. I have pretty much decided to get the add on fuse panel from painless. Were would be a good place to hook into the system for this. Should I just hook into the power at the starter?
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

That's perfect! And It's Main feed wire, (the new box) will most likely be a fussed one with a large Jumbo 30 /40 / 50 amp fuse. It will also come with very good Instructions. You will be pleased with your choice.

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