sleadhed Posted February 5, 2008 #1 Posted February 5, 2008 Hey guys! check this out. http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap1.shtml have any of you installed this one? I think I am going to get it It is about the right size to fit right behind the battery under the seat on the 2nd gen. Not a bad price either.
Gambler Posted February 5, 2008 #2 Posted February 5, 2008 Thats the one I am considering down the road, if U use it let me know how U like it Gambler
Squidley Posted February 5, 2008 #3 Posted February 5, 2008 It's nice and high tech, but $50 I've used an 8 position holder that I mount on top of the battery where the stock one is on the 1st gens. It runs me about $11 but the one your looking at seems to appear very solid
Albino Rhino Posted February 5, 2008 #4 Posted February 5, 2008 Hey guys! check this out. http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap1.shtml have any of you installed this one? I think I am going to get it It is about the right size to fit right behind the battery under the seat on the 2nd gen. Not a bad price either. I bought a basic 6-circuit aux panel at a local marine store when I lived in FL. About 10 bucks. I wired it to the battery via a 30-amp fuse and each leg has its own fuse appropriate for the load.
sleadhed Posted February 5, 2008 Author #5 Posted February 5, 2008 well when I first saw this I thought that I was a little pricey too. I suppose even for the surge protection that they claim to offer It is at the higher end of the $$$ scale. What interested me most in this unit is that it offers 8 feeds (Generic picture? I only see 5 fuse cavities) and the compact size. the same company offers a unprotected 6 panel for $13 and a 4 panel for $10. After browsing the web and the rest of their site I think I'll opt for the $13 panel and apply the remainder the the exhaust fund.
KiteSquid Posted February 5, 2008 #6 Posted February 5, 2008 I would look for something that is waterproof.
Guest tx2sturgis Posted February 5, 2008 #7 Posted February 5, 2008 is that it offers 8 feeds (Generic picture? I only see 5 fuse cavities) . I believe some of the terminals share some fuses.
RPG Posted February 5, 2008 #8 Posted February 5, 2008 Nice looking unit. I see the wires are held in place with screws, I wonder if the screws will stay tight and hold the wires securily on a machine that vibrates as much as a motorcycle? I guess you could use a little blue loctite just in case.
sleadhed Posted February 5, 2008 Author #9 Posted February 5, 2008 the description of said unit states this "the water resistant AP-1 fuse panel will provide reliable service no matter your application." Now what is their definition of water resistant? My experience tells me that a pc board is useless in moist conditions unless sealed in gel.
Bvinson Posted February 5, 2008 #10 Posted February 5, 2008 I have the $20 NAPA on mine. It's not waterproof but I put an inline fuse to the power side of the block. I will take some pics and post. I run all of my added electronics from it. IE... horns, trailer modulator, passing lights, vests.
wild hair 39 Posted February 6, 2008 #11 Posted February 6, 2008 water proof watches,to 50 mtr,most washing machine,are 51 mtr deep,maybe fuse blocks,are water res :icon_smile_question
KiteSquid Posted February 6, 2008 #12 Posted February 6, 2008 I don't know where to put them as they look large, but the Cirkit Boss Fuse Blocks from Painless Wiring have a built in relay to shut all the outputs down when the ignition is turned off. They include wire and lots of other parts... Model number 70217: the 7 circuit model is $73.88 at Summit Racing Equipment Model number 70213: The 3 circuit model. It is available for $57.88 Summit Racing Equipment For more products from Painless Performance, thier web site is HERE
Bvinson Posted February 9, 2008 #13 Posted February 9, 2008 Here is a pic of my extra fuse block. NAPA part. As far as needing to be waterproof I can't say but, I did ride 3 days in solid rain from Laconia to Dallas and it never gave me a problem. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/fuse.jpg
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