Where can I get power for one or two new circuits

[Tinman236]

I have a Blizzard B64 rear mounted snow blower on my B21. I purchased a 12v 6 amp gear motor for chute rotation and a 12v 5 amp linear actuator for chute deflection. I intend to use inline fuses and dpdt momentary 6 pin rocker switches for each appliance. Where should the source to the switches be connected. Hopefully one of you gurus can give me your thoughts. Thanx

 

[davesl708]

Most fuse boxes have at least one spare slot. If not you can feed directly from the battery.
On my BX there is a power source under the seat that can be tapped for accessories.

 

[PILOON]

Just be sure you fuse if you take power direct from battery, and as close to battery as possible.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I would run right off the battery with an appropriately sized fuse. Your control switches will run relays and not the motor itself. Those low current control circuits should be fused at a lower (appropriate) value.

 

[SARG]

Just info I learned the hard way.
Many times you can buy a winch ( e.g. Superwinch) for considerably less than the motor alone.
Take the winch apart and drill & tap a couple holes and you have the motor you need.
( Meteor brand blowers use this type motor on their chute rotators )

The LT2000 below is $73. on Amazon. Meteor wants $400. for the same motor.

 

[Tinman236]

Thanx for your thoughts. I will make sure I fuse before the switch. I read where each leg of the motors should also be fused so when I reverse polarity the motor will still be protected

 

[Tinman236]

I read where each leg after the switch should also be fused so when you reverse the polarity the motor will still be protected. Thanx for your input.

 

[Tinman236]

Thanx for your sound advise. There might be a spare slot in the fuse box as I have not looked. If not, I'll tap right to the battery.