Power Outlet Wiring

phenrichs · 05-08-2009, 12:50 PM

I am going to wire in an outlet to power my ipod primarily and someday maybe a gps. I know I should include an inline fuse but how big should the fuse be. 10? 15? What is the amerage limit of the circuit in the headlight bucket? It wouldn't make sense to have a fuse that is larger that the circuit.

caddman11 · 05-08-2009, 01:28 PM

All I would think you need to do is catch the hot lead in the bucket, I power a phone and GPS off that lead with no problems, there isn't much of a power draw with those items. That line is also fused with the bike fuse. I also have used the cig lighter which draws some current and have never had a problem. That line is always hot.

cactusjack · 05-08-2009, 02:39 PM

The accessory lead in the headlight bucket is already fused at 10 amps at the main fuse panel. That's sufficient for your purpose unless you plan on powering a compressor or arc welder

phenrichs · 05-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Ya know a generator in the saddlebag would come in handy.

macmac · 05-08-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

Ya know a generator in the saddlebag would come in handy.

So 2 alternators ain't enuff fer ya?????

Cj has it. The acc wires are rated at 10 amps... A lighter is on a circuit that would draw 15, and a lighter will run on this 10 amp service, long enough to get hot and pop, the way a lighter does..

phenrichs · 05-11-2009, 09:07 AM

I will be powering my ipod primarily so 10 should plenty. Thanks

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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Power Outlet Wiring All I would think you need to do is catch the hot lead in the bucket, I power a phone and GPS off that lead with no problems, there isn't much of a power draw with those items. That line is also fused with the bike fuse. I also have used the cig lighter which draws some current and have never had a problem. That line is always hot.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Power Outlet Wiring The accessory lead in the headlight bucket is already fused at 10 amps at the main fuse panel. That's sufficient for your purpose unless you plan on powering a compressor or arc welder __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Power Outlet Wiring Ya know a generator in the saddlebag would come in handy.
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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Power Outlet Wiring I will be powering my ipod primarily so 10 should plenty. Thanks
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