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Subject:Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:34:45 -0400

I bought a power distribution block which I'll connect to a hefty fused line directly from battery. The block will be located under the dash and will make it easier to power several planned items. 

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 22, 2011 o godz. 8:10 Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> If you haven't already done a relay upgrade for your headlights, you
> might consider running a hefty (fused) wire directly from the positive
> battery terminal up to the territory behind the grill.  Use it to
> power a couple of headlight relays there as well as your horn circuit.
> 
> Larry A.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 4:12 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all.
>> 
>> Plan: install switch to allow use of stock or added (2) louder horns
>> via 2 relays.
>> 
>> Stock horn switch (ground) --> SPDT *switch to control negative to 85
>> of either new relay.
>> 
>> Don't know if using an 87/87a relay would reduce amount of wiring but
>> here's a quick diagram using 4 pin relays:  http://tinyurl.com/3k2lwx4
>> 
>> *switch would be labelled "Angry" and "Happy" just to confuse the next guy.   ;)
>> 
>> Is there any reason why I shouldn't take power from B+ to supply power
>> to new horns? i.e. I could sound the horn, key not in ignition.
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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