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1. [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:11:31 -0400 (EDT)
since electrickery is my most weak point I figure I should ask this really dumb question: I want to wire in an aftermarket horn on my Jeep. The wires that came with the swith are 16 gauge. The Fuse l
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00105.html (8,712 bytes)

2. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:25:10 -0400
If you are asking is it OK to use the heavier gauge wire - yes. But the fuse should be sized to protect the weakest link - either the switch, horn or the 16 ga wire. Eric Russell Mebane, NC _________
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00106.html (9,356 bytes)

3. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:37:01 -0700
Not really. The fusible link will not protect the wire. Either use larger wire or a smaller link. -- Randall _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00107.html (9,398 bytes)

4. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:56:52 -0400 (EDT)
Thanks for the quick replies guys. The instructions say use a 20 amp fuse which is what I bought. Now one more quick one.... There is two prong male connection coming off of part of the ignition swit
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00108.html (10,427 bytes)

5. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:14:11 -0700
I would suggest not drawing horn power through the ignition contacts. Look for an "always hot" connection with heavy wire to it, like maybe the input side of the ignition switch. -- Randall ________
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00109.html (9,740 bytes)

6. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:20:01 -0400
Not a dumb question at all. Neither of us bothered to look it up on the 'net, but right off, I'd say 16 ga is too light. Wire gauge requirements are based on current, not voltage and I'd guess 12 or
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00110.html (10,624 bytes)

7. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:36:30 -0400
An ordinary horn appears to draw about 5-6 Amps. In my experience, the physical size of the fusible link won't compare to the physical size of the normal wiring. _____________________________________
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00111.html (9,796 bytes)

8. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:18:19 -0400 (EDT)
Thanks all. The horn button that was suggested for use with this horn (by summitracing staffer) came with 16 ga wire so I have to assume that that light of a ga is ok. For now, so I have a working ho
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00112.html (11,265 bytes)

9. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:30:23 -0400
Clarify: I saw 'fuse link' and thought a length of wire with an in-line fuse holder (replaceble fuse). A 'fusible link' is a length of wire that is meant to melt & break the connection in the event o
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00113.html (10,456 bytes)

10. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:33:39 -0400
True. Ideally you might want to power the horn with a relay - use the switch to control the relay. Short relatively large gauge wires deliver power to the relay & then to the horn. The light gauge (&
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00114.html (10,228 bytes)

11. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:39:44 -0400 (EDT)
Yea, I have a 20 amp inline fuse. Sorry for the NooB confusion! tim _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00115.html (10,544 bytes)

12. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: "John Niolon" <jniolon@att.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:29:52 -0500
Tim, this might work well for you... http://jniolon.classicpickup.com/horn.jpg john -- Original Message -- From: "Tim" <tputland@charter.net> To: <ejrussell@mebtel.net> Cc: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00117.html (11,720 bytes)

13. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:42:20 -0400
You will, of course, want a fuse between the battery and the relay... Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00118.html (9,924 bytes)

14. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:48:26 -0500
Wouldn't you want the horn button "hot" all of the time? I don't remember ever seeing a switched horn circuit. RD _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: htt
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00119.html (10,907 bytes)

15. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:52:16 -0400 (EDT)
What is the thought process behind the relay being close to hte horn? And how close does close need to be? Thanks _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: htt
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00120.html (11,667 bytes)

16. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:53:07 -0400 (EDT)
Yes, eventually. for now I just need one that works. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00121.html (11,224 bytes)

17. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:03:59 -0400
1) Shorter wires do need to be as heavy a gauge as longer wires for the same current carrying capacity. B) As close as practical. A few feet of wire is fine. Ten feet or so would need a wire gauge in
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00122.html (9,443 bytes)

18. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:40:51 -0700
Or they may have assumed that you would use a horn relay. Practically all modern cars do, and it's a very worthwhile modification to older cars. -- Randall __________________________________________
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00123.html (9,388 bytes)

19. Re: [Shop-talk] wiring question (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:25:47 -0400
It's basically a remote control switch. It lets you run low voltage / low current wiring to a remote switch [eg: on your dashboard or steering column] of modest capacity, and switch a device of much
/html/shop-talk/2012-08/msg00127.html (9,848 bytes)

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