Power Blocks

[ggehrke at gmail.com (GGehrke)]

Chris,

   I would stay away from stuff like that with "gaudy chrome shells
and LED spiders" and such.  I mean, to a large extent a block of metal
is a block of metal and it'll do what you need it to do, but I think
you'll be a lot happier with something more robust.  I don't trust
crap like that - it's made more for homeboy to put on his honda.

   Try looking for RV and marine distribution blocks.  I remember when
I was trying to design a really stout electrical system for my rocc, I
spent a lot of time looking for exactly this type of stuff.
Eventually I figured out to search for RV and Marine applications and
I got a lot better results.  More likely to be able to live in the
engine bay if that's something you want as well.  I don't know about
amperage, but I know there are several that will give you voltage.  I
don't think I would want to put an ammeter in line with the main
battery terminal anyways.  It'll just introduce a point of failure at
a REALLY inopportune spot.  Now if you found something that measures
it by inductance (i.e. without having to put the ammeter in line)
that'd be awesome, but you're probably not going to find that at a
consumer level.  If you really want amperage, I'd get a seriously
beefy, dedicated meter and use that.  And If it's inline I'd maybe try
to rig up a failsafe of some sort with a relay bypass.  I'd have to
think hard about that one, but I think it could be done...

-Grant-



On Nov 17, 2007 8:01 AM, Chris Bennett <scirocco16vr32@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> No but let me ask you a question... was this inside the car?  I am
> thinking of cleaning up my battery terminals and have nothing but
> starter/alternator going to it with one cable to one of these.  I will
> then connect my primary lead to the fuse block and all my ICE to it.
> Basically all loads.  Question is are one of these things hearty
> enough to live in an engine bay?
>
> I really wish it was basic black though.  I am not really all that
> stoked about that gaudy chrome shell and the LED spider, but it seems
> to be the only one I can find in the states that will give me realtime
> amperage and voltage right there.  Who knows I may paint the bastage.
>
>
> On 11/17/07, Mark Bednarz <vwsportruck@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Chris,
> >
> > I had something very similar from Monster in my '93 Passat. Have you checked
> > with them?
> >
> > -=Mark
> > '80 Scirocco
> > '81 Rabbit Sportruck
> > '00 Dasher Estate
> >
> > Chris Bennett <scirocco16vr32@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Need help/Suggestions...
> >
> > I have two large gauge wires for amps and other ICE to the battery and
> > suddenly find myself in need of a way to redistribute them to the
> > battery and a few other things. Naturally I have been looking at
> > fused amp distribution blocks... I found this one in the UK.
> > Unfortunately I can't find a source in the US. I was thinking of
> > putting this between the battery and EVERYTHING else on the electrical
> > system. That way I could monitor power consumption.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.nexxia.co.uk/CarInstallaccessories/power_distribution_blocks.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > Satin Nickel 4 Way AFC Fused Distribution Block with Display
> >
> > MT-AFCDVC4
> > These blocks are ideal for multi amp installations. From the new Range
> > of Mutant Satin Nickel Accessories, this quality fused power
> > distribution block will take 4AWG (20mm?) input and provide four 8AWG
> > (10mm?) outputs and accepts AFC type fuses. It also features a built
> > in Volt and current meter with digital display. It comes complete with
> > tough plastic insulating cover which can be removed for easy access to
> > power connections and fuses.
> >
> >
> > Price ?49.99
> >
> > All prices include VAT
> >
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