EViS Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I want to install some additional driving lights which will require their own power source and have their own fuse. The end of the wire from the lights has a half-open round ring crimp terminal. Where is the best place to connect this to the battery? I did look for a little box with bolts and nuts which hold a number of live wires in place near to the battery, but cannot see this anywhere on my 2004 Ford Ranger mk2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You can take it to the battery but stick an inline fuse inbetween first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EViS Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can't go right to the battery as the small ring crimp won't fit onto the battery terminal. The loom (supplied with the lights) already has a 15A inline fuse. Can I connect directly to the MAIN fuse (as there is a nut/bolt) underneath it holding 2 wires in place? Or any of the other high amp fuses right next to the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EViS Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 As long as it's already has an inline fuse you will be safe to pick any live you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EViS Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 As long as it's already has an inline fuse you will be safe to pick any live you need But would there be a problem if I connected them after the MAIN fuse? i.e. the fuse might not be able to cope with more current draw through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The worst that could happen is the fuse blows , your only talking of lights so there should not be a problem. If your worried then change the conector on the wire to fit directly onto the Batt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EViS Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ok, thanks for the help and clearing up any doubts :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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