Timeh Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just a quickie. Im routing my car cams to my fuse box in the car. Currently they are plugged into the back of the cig lighter sockets (front and back) but i dont like this and want something a bit tidier hence the fuse box solution. The question is, which is the best fuse to piggie back off? Ive got the kit which is a step down converter and a blade fuse adder and its all been routed to the fuse box. I have a few empty fuse slots (items from a different model in the range or options that werent chosen at the factory?) and before i try to piggie back of a fuse thats been used i was wondering if i could just use and empty slot? I realise i could just plug it in and try but i dont want to risk ballsing anything up. So the quick version of this ever expanding post is Can i use an empty fuse slot in my car to power the cameras in my car? Edit. Jeez i made that hard work didnt i lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 There might not be a live wire going to an empty fuse slot ,you'd have to have a look and check . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks. Ive got an empty slot for the Auto gearbox but as mines manual im guessing it wont be needed for anything. Wish me luck ---------- Post added 12-09-2015 at 18:49 ---------- Well blow me, it works :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Best fuse would probably be the cig lighter one. So you don't overload the circuit, disconnect the wiring to the cig lighter. Other than that maybe look for accessories that might not be fitted to your car, but have the slots in the fuse box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Best fuse would probably be the cig lighter one. So you don't overload the circuit, disconnect the wiring to the cig lighter. Other than that maybe look for accessories that might not be fitted to your car, but have the slots in the fuse box. Thanks mate but its fine. Its been running a few days with no issues and as the autobox isnt fitted to my car i should be ok regarding the possible overloading of the circuit Plus i use my cig lighter so i wouldnt really want to disconnect it Thanks though mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebasher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Why not run a fused supply direct to the battery, much like you'd do for the 12v supply for towing electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeh Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Why not run a fused supply direct to the battery, much like you'd do for the 12v supply for towing electrics. To be honest mate that sounds like a tricky job. Im not sure id fancy tackling that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Why not run a fused supply direct to the battery, much like you'd do for the 12v supply for towing electrics. ah that takes me back to the 80's when we fitted radio cassette players to our (cherished) bangers using in-line fuses gaffer taped to the bulkhead or somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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