ScottyB DC reducer - wire gauge question

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by kobx

I tapped into the ignition wire down by the connection that goes from the F/R switch to the controller (I think). I followed the ignition wire down to where it comes into the controller area, and tied into a connection in there. It was easier than running a wire up to the ingintion itself.

Just offering another avenue......

Connection here (blue wire from F&R) is to the ignition switch.
The install calls for switched power FROM the ignition switch.
Make sure your power supply cuts on/off with the key switch.
Alternatively, you can install a toggle switch to turn the reducer on/off from any 36 or 48v power supply

[Budweisr33]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Connection here (blue wire from F&R) is to the ignition switch.
The install calls for switched power FROM the ignition switch.
Make sure your power supply cuts on/off with the key switch.
Alternatively, you can install a toggle switch to turn the reducer on/off from any 36 or 48v power supply

****, foiled again.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Budweisr33

****, foiled again.

Hey, a voltmeter will tell if your wire is switched or not

If the reducer is not turned off you risk 2 bad things.
1. the reducer overheats and fails.
2. the reducer draws the batteries down

[kobx]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Connection here (blue wire from F&R) is to the ignition switch.
The install calls for switched power FROM the ignition switch.
Make sure your power supply cuts on/off with the key switch.
Alternatively, you can install a toggle switch to turn the reducer on/off from any 36 or 48v power supply

Hmm, I do know that all my accessories turn off when the key is in the off position. That means my reducer isn't drawing any power, either. Right??

[scottyb]

That's not for sure. Simply check to see if you have power at the yellow switch wire when off. If the yellow wire has power the unit is on..... another check may be to see if the reducer is cold when off for an hour or 2.