I've got a second power distribution block installed in my car that is powered by "key on" power from my fuseblock. Is there a way to install a timer between the fuseblock and the distribution block? I'd like for the distribution block to get power about ten or fifteen seconds after my car starts and is running. The block I'm referring to powers my electric fan, electric water pump, and daylights so I don't need them on at start up and would like to avoid the drain of powering all of these things at once. Anyone have any ideas? Some kind of timer to power relay...

Thanks,
Steve

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Use something from a "key on" power source that is shut off by the starter relay upon starting.

 

How do you like that electric water pump? Is it pretty efficient?

 

You could use a time delay relay like one of these...

http://www.macromatic.com/products/standard.html

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I like the water pump alot, haven't got any complaints yet. That Time Delay Relay is exactly whaty I'm looking for I just need to find the automotive equivalent...

Anyone?

Steve

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Try this,, it might be more of what you are looking for...

http://www.amperite.com/crseries.htm

Most relays are ac/dc compatable even if they don't look like a standard cars relay.

Generalising from working on commercial building locks,, the power supply has to be DC to switch the relay but, it doesn't matter weather its AC or DC flowing thru the main connection part. Basically,, the relay acts like a light switch cutting only one line of power. I know it's not solid car relay info but, it's all I have to go on to help answer.

[This message has been edited by deadbird (edited September 11, 2001).]

 

Thanks Deadbird, I appreciate the info and am looking into it...

Steve

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