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Best place to get power for switch box

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 I have a switch box from a police car that I want to install for various things in the future. I'm not sure where the best place to pull power from would be. I have it down to either the positive side of the battery (driver's side) or the power lead that feeds the fuse box under the hood. Which would be better? I know either one of those places would not be keyed power so I would have to be sure all accessories are off when I shut her down. 

 The switch box I have is rated for quite a bit. Switch 1 is routed through a 40a automotive breaker, switches 2-6 are protected by 20a blade type fuses in the rear of the box.

 Any help or ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

 

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  • Doubletrouble
    Doubletrouble

    I'm hoping it takes down the wife's pants but I think I'll have to change the switch labels to whatever I wire the switches to. Lmao

  • Doubletrouble
    Doubletrouble

    I've done something similar. I've made a list of things I need from a store and forgot to take the list with me 

  • hdpwipmonkey
    hdpwipmonkey

    I need to move all of mine to the + lug in the PDC.  Its looking pretty gnarly on the positive battery cable.

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20 hours ago, IBMobile said:

Write what your going to get on the back of your hand next time. 

Forgot where I put my pen.

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    We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.