 Gauge Wiring, Can i wire all five autometer gauges off one fuse |
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| turnaround89 |
 Dec 21 2009, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I just purchased 5 autometer gauges and was wondering if all five could get power from one fuse. The thing im worried about is that the wiring diagram for each gauge is given and two of the gauges require a 4 amp fuse while the other 3 only need a 1 amp fuse. total thats 11 amps, could i run all the gauges off one 15 amp fuse without any problems? I would rather have one fuse, than 5 more in the car somewhere
I can't imagine why i wouldn't be able to, just wanted to make sure so i don't fry a gauge or two thanks |
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| zonedoubt |
Dec 21 2009, 03:33 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Make sure the wire to the fuse panel will handle the load from all the gauges.
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| turnaround89 |
Dec 21 2009, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Already did the calculations for what wire gauge to use. 14 gauge is more than enough. As long as the wire isn't over 7 ft long, the wire can handle it. Im guessing the wire won't be more than 4. The battery and fuse panel will be in the front trunk of the car. So, from the gauges thru the front firewall, to the fuse panel, should be about 4 ft of wire, maybe 5.
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| marks914 |
Dec 21 2009, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
I would start with a small fuse and increase as needed. Maybe start with 3 or 5 amp, otherwise if one gauge goes, it will need 15 amps to blow the fuse. Gauges draw milliamps
Mark |
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| turnaround89 |
Dec 22 2009, 02:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Awesome, thanks for the tip, ill start small and work up
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| jt914-6 |
Dec 22 2009, 06:52 AM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(marks914 @ Dec 21 2009, 08:19 PM)  I would start with a small fuse and increase as needed. Maybe start with 3 or 5 amp, otherwise if one gauge goes, it will need 15 amps to blow the fuse. Gauges draw milliamps Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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