Leverhead
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Loc: New Mexico
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07-25-12 06:31 PM - Post#2252191
Hello all. I'm re-wiring my chevelle and using the EZ-Wire harness/fuse block with trunk mounted battery. My question is about power distribution.
I installed a Stinger SHD821 distribution block that uses MIDI fuses under the dash (http://stingerelectronic s.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=573&Ca tegoryID=13) with 2 ports on one end and 4 on the other. I have my alternator lead coming in on the 2 port side and the battery, fuse block, and 2 leads for the front of the car coming out the other side.....all fused, 4 AWG cable except 10 awg for fuse block. Has anyone used a setup like this? I've heard now that it wont work for continuous usage as they (MIDI fuses) are made for car audio only. Also, I'm trying to keep the wiring hidden and neat. Any suggestions for power distribution or MIDI fuses
is greatly appreciated.
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 Vaughn
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07-26-12 11:03 AM - Post#2252400
In response to Leverhead
According to the data sheets available on MIDI fuses, there are no restrictions on constant duty nor on vibrations - in other words they will work fine in your application.
If you are worried about it, you can get slow-blow rated MIDI fuses - they will be more likely to last longer.
A high end car stereo system - like the audio files use in their cars - use CONSIDERABLY more current AND have bigger short term current draws (this is what blows fuses) than a regular vehicle will use. So it is unlikely that they are "weaker" than standard fuses are.
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Leverhead
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Loc: New Mexico
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07-26-12 03:14 PM - Post#2252458
In response to Vaughn
Thanks for the reply. I saw a thread on another forum where a guys block heated up and melted the fuses though that result seemed like more a function of loose connections than the block/fuses themselves. Also visited a car stereo place today and made some phone calls also and received positive feedback.
I guess the only concern is how the wires are inserted and clamped down (ie loose connections)...so far I have tinned the ends of the cables and used Stingers Adapters (http://stingerelectronic s.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=459&Ca tegoryID=10) for the larger cables.....seem tight enough.
I downloaded a midi datasheet pdf and currently attempting to comprehend the stats. Thanks.
Edited by Leverhead on 07-26-12 03:15 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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