Newbie Q: accessory distribution

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Topic: Newbie Q: accessory distribution

Posted By: max5spd
Subject: Newbie Q: accessory distribution
Date Posted: March 03, 2004 at 9:35 PM

Hi, is there a product (sort of like a distribution block) that will allow me to attach multiple 14AWG or around same size wire? I have several devices (hardwired radar, NAV, etc) that I end up just splicing the power wire to any 12v wires that are applicable. Ideally, I'd like to get some sort of block that I can directly feed from the battery, use a switch of some sort, and attach all my devices to without having to splice anywhere else. Please excuse me if I'm using the correct terminology.

Thanks

Andrew

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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: March 03, 2004 at 10:41 PM

You can buy a simple switching block from places like canadian tire where they have one 8 gauge input and then 4 switches each with a output terminal that will accept up to 12 gauge wire. Itll run about 40 bucks canadian from what I have seen

Posted By: max5spd
Date Posted: March 04, 2004 at 10:00 PM

Sounds like what I need. Since I live in the US, we don't have any Canadian Tire places. I went to canadiantire.com, but I didn't see anything similar. Have any leads?

Thanks a bunch.

Andrew

Posted By: S.I.Autosports
Date Posted: March 05, 2004 at 5:56 AM

https://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productid=1055&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101

check that out, it should do what you need. just remember to fuse your power wire as close to the battery as possible.