Chad,
As long as the feed wire from the battery is fused, it isn't a bad idea
to wire it direct to the sorce of electricity.
In a matter of fact, I feel it is better that way, so you can blow off
the relay gabage.
Direct drive is good!!

Later,

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Terry 85 GL