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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Power Connections

Hey guys,
I got a dual fan setup along with a few other electrical additions that require a power feed from the battery terminal.
I have an optima red top with both side post and top post. Is there any harm in connecting accessories to the side post and leaving the top post for the main battery cable?
Are there any other cleaner options to distribute power to the engine bay other than stacking a few wires that hang off the positive post on the battery? Anyone got any power distribution blocks or other ideas on a clean way to do it? Pics would be helpful if you have that.
I don't want to run everything from my stock fuse block as I don't have 2 25AMP spots open for the fans and I don't want to chain accessories onto circuits.
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Re: Power Connections

I always liked having a dual terminal setup for more installation options; there is no issue with using both sets of terminals if you need to.

as for power distribution, check out some car audio sites/shops. there are a million different kinds of fused blocks out there depending on what you're looking for appearance and function wise
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