Help with fuse box

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Help with fuse box

Postby Tychi15 » Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:33 pm

What kind of fuse box do I need or what is recommended? I'm going to use 2batteries. What I want is 2 reading lights, 1 overhead light, 2 outlets, and a overhead fan for the inside. I want one outlet for the kitchen and a light. And for the outside I would like a light for each side. Please help with a link :-) thank you
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Re: Help with fuse box

Postby H.A. » Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:27 pm

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Re: Help with fuse box

Postby kayakdlk » Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:48 pm

Looks like you are looking for both DC and AC circuits. Check out the simple AC http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=55639 I used something like that in my build http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=57065 on page 3. I cut off the end of an extension cord and wired it to my AC outlet box. I relied on the GFI and the built in 15 amp breaker in the power strip instead of using an expensive and bulky house circuit breaker system.

For DC you can pickup a simple 4-6 fuse panel like the Bussmann BP/15600-06-20 Quick Connect Fuse Block http://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-BP-15600-06-20-Quick-Connect/dp/B001BXKLNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383619626&sr=8-1&keywords=auto+fuse+block

Something more elaborate (cost more too) like I used from OTRATTW http://www.bluesea.com/products/5025.
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Re: Help with fuse box

Postby Shadow Catcher » Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:46 am

What are you planning on using for a converter? One thing that makes wring easier and does it all is using a power center i.e. Progressive Dynamics http://www.progressivedyn.com/all_in_one_pd4000.html
I will also say what you want now will not be what you want in the future for outlets etc so at the very least put in the wire for additional outlets. Also plan on at least some of them being GFI protected.
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Re: Help with fuse box

Postby eamarquardt » Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:18 pm

The fact that yer asking the question suggests that ac and dc electricity wiring isn't your forte.

I agree that using a prefabricated unit will make your life easier, help avoid costly mistakes, and meet all your needs.

EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROGRESSIVE-DYN ... 49&vxp=mtr

You may have to conserve and save for a while but sometimes it's better to bite the bullet and buy a commercial product than it is to cobble together a "homebrew" project.

Hope this helps.

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