Mini-Fuse Wire Tap

[MikeyB]

I am wiring some rops lights on my JD 3320. I am planning on using a "mini fuse tap-off" circuit I bought at an auto parts store and tapping into my worklight circuit. This circuit plugs into the mini fuse block and then has a second fuse for the new circuit This allows me to power the lights using my headlight switch but I will also be adding an inline switch so I can turn the rops lights off at will. Any thoughts until I get in too deep? I have the prelim wiring done but haven't tapped the power portion yet.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[kennyd]

The only caution I would have is how many amps you are going to pull through the factory switch. How many lights are you adding?

 

[MikeyB]

I am adding two 35w lights so 6 amps or so draw. The circuit for the additional lights will be tapped off the worklight circuit and not the headlights.

Mike

 

[kennyd]

Sounds like a plan! Be sure to post some pics!

 

[workinallthetime]

I did this same thing with my old kubota only i used a relay and a seperaste power source from the battery. this way you do not overload the switch or circuit. The circuit you are taping into was designed to carry a specific load, you change that load/resistance you might start cooking a switch or a circuit. does your factory switch apply power or ground to the lights? a simple realy should do the trick and save you from any problems down the road.

 

[Soundguy]

Almost ALL circuits remained grounded, and power is applied. that's pretty standard electrical principle for wireing. You don't often switch grounds, except in very specific circumstances.

Soundguy