Ignition Wire Current
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Ignition Wire Current
How much current can I safey draw from the 12V ignition wire, like the line that comes into the back of the stereo?
I'm just looking for enough juice to switch a 12V quad pole double throw relay.
I'm just looking for enough juice to switch a 12V quad pole double throw relay.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
to activate the relay or the power you want to send through it?
Activate...go for it.
Activate...go for it.
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yes it will be fine.
the amount of power to trigger a relay is next to nothing compared to other possibilities that are on that wire.
go for it w/o thinking twice
the amount of power to trigger a relay is next to nothing compared to other possibilities that are on that wire.
go for it w/o thinking twice
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On a related issued, does anyone know what those connectors are called that simply "pinch" pre-existing cables allowing you to tap into them easily? And will they have them at like Home Depot/Home Hardware?
As pictured here:
Thanks.
As pictured here:
Thanks.
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Yep, thanks for the info: 3M Scotchlok Connectors
Full product listing: http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html
Full product listing: http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html