Best way to power Neons

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Topic: Best way to power Neons

Posted By: coppellstereo
Subject: Best way to power Neons
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 11:15 PM

I am only running on set of 2 cold cathode tubes. Can i tap into the amps power? I really dont want to run a new set of power wire for these lights.

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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 11:16 PM

it is for my girlfriend's 2001 honda civic. any 12v+ in the trunk i could tap into?

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Posted By: kirktcashalini
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 11:36 PM

lolwhat your girlfriend need a neon trunk for? well. they dont draw much power it probably would be fine it you just tapped into the amp power wires, what gauge are they?

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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 12:37 AM

running 4 gauge to the sub, i guess the easiest way is how i have it - screwed in with the power wire into the amp.

any other easy fixes?

it is the jbl gto series amp, you can put neon's inside it, pretty slick - remember the pics i showed you?

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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 1:51 AM

could i use a ground distribution block to split the power cable, and connect the lights there to make the actual amp wiring look better?

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 9:20 AM

Yes, you can use amp power. You can use the trunk light wires to activate a relay, that way the neons come on whenever the trunk is opened.

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