Fuse block for red wires from batt, EDIT: 3/06/13. not making kits anymore. Options

[Tom]

EDIT: 3/06/13
I won't be providing these kits any longer. I apologize to the members who have been waiting. Please feel free to use any info in the thread to help you come up with a fuse solution that meets your individual needs. Parts list on last page.
Tom
NEW INFO FOR EARLY CARS. THEY CAME WITH ONLY THREE RED WIRES!! Two 4.0mm and a much larger wire running forward to the dash area. Please check before ordering.
Last round this summer. Maybe next winter I will do this again if there is a demand.
See pics of the new 4-way and 6-way kits, and the completed install of mine. Kits are designed to go on the outer edge of the battery box, however some have mounted elsewhere. If you have need for longer wires so you can mount yours differently, let me know and we can make that work for you.
Also, please see the two pages of info below. You should be able to print copies.
From the supplier: 4/6 individually fused circuits with connections that enter and exit from the bottom allow this fuse block to be mounted in narrow locations. Clear plastic dust cover is included. Max load capacity for all circuits combined is 50 amps, 65 amps for the 6-way. Connections are made using 1/4" female push-on connectors.

I will open round four as I already have 3 folks who want one. There will be two models, a 4-way and a 6-way, and three stages; 1-basic, 2-connections on and soldered, 3 - with new battery connector.
4-way
stage 1- basic kit $25.00
stage 2- connectors on and soldered and harness heat shrinked $30.00
stage 3- With new battery connector $32.00
6-way
stage 1- basic kit $30.00
stage 2- connectors on and soldered and harness heat shrinked $35.00
stage 3- With new battery connector add $37.00
I will leave this open until 5 June, them order parts. It looks from the last round that you can expect about a month to receive the kit. IE: if I order parts by 6 June, the kits will ship no later than 30 June.

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[wingnut86]

Thanks Tom!

Once I land again, I'll double my effort on a fuse box option/solution.

I've narrowed it down to the late model Beetles and BMWs - trying to keep it German and price point minded. Plus there are a helluva lot of these cars in junkyards, not the best option but better than 40 year old firestarters!

Recently, having been thrust into the middle of a rear-ender my wife and daughter experienced allowed me to view the whole Toyota Prius as a bunch of rear parts were replaced. The Prius has a very compact and rugged fuse panel under the front hood for the major electrical needs, minus the regen motors and fuel cell rack. It also provides standoffs on the panel so you can jump the car if the 12v battery is drained - yes, I had to test this one night.

The sealed dry cell battery is located in the back of the car. This arrangement is a bit harder to source in junkyards but I still want to pull one complete for a view.

Dave