Power Center 8

sharps45100 · 04-21-2010, 09:25 PM

I'm thinking of buying the power center 8 fuse block. If I do and wire it with a relay so it is switched power, then I won't need any more relays if I hook my accessories to the fuse block cause its switched power, is this correct thinking?

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-21-2010, 10:39 PM

I just went to their site and it sounds complicated to me. It says something about an external relay. Maybe some of these other guys can help you out more.

cactusjack · 04-21-2010, 10:48 PM

That's correct. Power to the block is controlled by the ignition switch, via a relay. No additional relays should be needed.

**Cajunrider** · 04-21-2010, 10:54 PM

I looked at those from Eastern Beaver. Seems like a very nice fuse block. Pricey but nice. I seem to remember that they are set up to be switched power on some of the circuits and the remaining circuits are always hot.

hammer · 04-22-2010, 01:07 AM

That's exactly what I did using a six point power buss installed in the top of the left side cover. 20 amp fused line from the battery to the relay and tapped the Red running light wire so the buss is switched active when the ignition is on. The one that's mentioned is very pricey. I got mine from Princess Auto for $12 and I have seen similar ones at Harbour Freight and Pep Boys.

I did use a separate relay for the Stebel Horn.

Yellow Jacket · 04-22-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sharps45100

I'm thinking of buying the power center 8 fuse block. If I do and wire it with a relay so it is switched power, then I won't need any more relays if I hook my accessories to the fuse block cause its switched power, is this correct thinking?

This is correct as long as the total amperage of all the accessories connected to the fuse block does not exceed the amperage rating of the relay and fuse which are powering the fuse block.

**nomadbehappy** · 04-22-2010, 04:38 PM

I just bought the PC8 about a month ago and wired it up. I know I could have bought the parts from other places and made my own, but I'm "electrically challenged". Installation was a breeze and I am very happy with it. It has 2 slots that are always hot, and 6 slots that are switched. I tapped into the running lights with the posi-tap it came with. It was easy, even for those of us that are "electrically challenged". I highly recommend it

Brian

sharps45100 · 04-22-2010, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering soon!

dabull · 04-23-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sharps45100

Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering soon!

got a link??

Yellow Jacket · 04-23-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBull

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Originally Posted by sharps45100

Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering soon!

got a link??

Here you go:

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Pr...PC-8/pc-8.html

hammer · 04-23-2010, 03:36 PM

I have to say, it is elegant and tidy. Unlike the author of this post.

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sharps45100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maysville, Ky. Posts: 283	Power Center 8 I'm thinking of buying the power center 8 fuse block. If I do and wire it with a relay so it is switched power, then I won't need any more relays if I hook my accessories to the fuse block cause its switched power, is this correct thinking? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Power Center 8 I just went to their site and it sounds complicated to me. It says something about an external relay. Maybe some of these other guys can help you out more. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Power Center 8 That's correct. Power to the block is controlled by the ignition switch, via a relay. No additional relays should be needed. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Power Center 8 I looked at those from Eastern Beaver. Seems like a very nice fuse block. Pricey but nice. I seem to remember that they are set up to be switched power on some of the circuits and the remaining circuits are always hot. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-22-2010, 01:07 AM	#5
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Power Center 8 That's exactly what I did using a six point power buss installed in the top of the left side cover. 20 amp fused line from the battery to the relay and tapped the Red running light wire so the buss is switched active when the ignition is on. The one that's mentioned is very pricey. I got mine from Princess Auto for $12 and I have seen similar ones at Harbour Freight and Pep Boys. I did use a separate relay for the Stebel Horn. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-22-2010, 04:38 PM	#7
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Power Center 8 I just bought the PC8 about a month ago and wired it up. I know I could have bought the parts from other places and made my own, but I'm "electrically challenged". Installation was a breeze and I am very happy with it. It has 2 slots that are always hot, and 6 slots that are switched. I tapped into the running lights with the posi-tap it came with. It was easy, even for those of us that are "electrically challenged". I highly recommend it Brian __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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04-22-2010, 08:51 PM	#8
sharps45100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maysville, Ky. Posts: 283	Power Center 8 Thanks for the info. I'll be ordering soon!
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04-23-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Power Center 8 I have to say, it is elegant and tidy. Unlike the author of this post. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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