Fuse Box Question

[Stinsin63]

Is it possible to use a blank spot in the fuse box to add a new circuit? Im adding a sub and would like to put it on its own 15 amp circuit. Thanks for any help.

[FestYboy]

It is possible, but 15A isn't much for an amp. If you do decide that route, 25A and then put a capacitor in line right before the amp. And use at least 10gaw wire. You should also replace the fuseable links with PAL fuses if you haven't already done so.

[Stinsin63]

My real question is how to connect through the back of the fuze box. I don't see how to connect the wire to a spare fuze. There seems to be metal on one side of the fuze but not the other. Thanks for your help with this.

[Shin Hayata]

My real question is how to connect through the back of the fuze box. I don't see how to connect the wire to a spare fuze.

Some years ago, I used this item to piggyback a fuse slot when I needed fused power for an additional circuit. These taps are available for a variety of fuse sizes: ATO, ATM, etc.

[Stinsin63]

Thanks, that may work. I'm installing a Kicker Hideaway powered sub under the passenger seat. It has a 10 amp fuse on the back of the unit & includes a 15 amp fuse link to attach to the battery for the power.
Instead of going through the firewall to the battery I had the idea to use a blank fuse spot for the main power. Seemed simple enough until I got the fuse box out and tried to make the connection.

[bravekozak]

I added separate 30A circuits for power windows and power locks. Go ahead and add. Since I couldn't find identical open barrel fuse terminals anywhere, I recycled a couple from another fuse block. They are only a couple of bucks at a junk yard. It's easy to cut open the plastic to get at the terminals. I even got the fuses from the junk yard.

[Stinsin63]

Great idea, going to the junk yard tomorrow. I will also install the PAL fuses as suggested. Thanks to everyone for the sound advice.

[Sid_RallyX_82]

Is there a thread on PAL fuse conversion?

[bravekozak]

It took me less than 30 seconds to find thread 56588 using the search engine. Try it sometime. It's located at the top right of every screen. I get all of my fuses and light bulbs at the junk yard, including PAL fuses.