Using GPR for continuous duty application?
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Using GPR for continuous duty application?
I have an old glow plug relay that I am wanting to use for a project. Would the relay be able to handle 10-15 amps max in a continuous duty application?
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I'm going to use it to power a 12 circuit blue sea systems fuse block that will mount in the interior above the glove box in the same location that ford used on the 05-07 trucks for the up fitter switch fuse/relay box. Relay will be mounted on the drivers side fender. I like the use of the gpr for this application because it looks completely factory. I've used the pre wired relays before but unless they are contained in a dedicated relay box I think they look tacky just hanging out there in the engine bay all by themselves. The relay will be triggered with key on power so when the truck is off there is no hot power running through the firewall. That's the plan anyways.
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There are waaaaaay better quality relays than that. Waterproof with pre-wired bases, etc.
But, why don’t you like the ones you’ve got?
https://www.amazon.com/PACK-AMP-Wate.../dp/B074FSZWVT
But, why don’t you like the ones you’ve got?
https://www.amazon.com/PACK-AMP-Wate.../dp/B074FSZWVT
. But I don't have any of those.
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I'm going to use it to power a 12 circuit blue sea systems fuse block that will mount in the interior above the glove box in the same location that ford used on the 05-07 trucks for the up fitter switch fuse/relay box. Relay will be mounted on the drivers side fender. I like the use of the gpr for this application because it looks completely factory. I've used the pre wired relays before but unless they are contained in a dedicated relay box I think they look tacky just hanging out there in the engine bay all by themselves. The relay will be triggered with key on power so when the truck is off there is no hot power running through the firewall. That's the plan anyways.
I have an aversion to high power stuff in the cab if I can avoid it. I am pretty particular about wiring stuff and I see your point about using cube relays under the hood. Even the ‘good ones’ I like to use (similar to what I posted link to) still don’t have that OEM look I prefer. I just keep everything tidy with wire loom and let my OCD twitch a little. Even if ya don’t love what I do, you’d be like ‘at least he tried to make it look as good as the factory’. Lol.
What will you power with your (12) new circuits?
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I smell what you’re stepping in there!
I have an aversion to high power stuff in the cab if I can avoid it. I am pretty particular about wiring stuff and I see your point about using cube relays under the hood. Even the ‘good ones’ I like to use (similar to what I posted link to) still don’t have that OEM look I prefer. I just keep everything tidy with wire loom and let my OCD twitch a little. Even if ya don’t love what I do, you’d be like ‘at least he tried to make it look as good as the factory’. Lol.
What will you power with your (12) new circuits?
I have an aversion to high power stuff in the cab if I can avoid it. I am pretty particular about wiring stuff and I see your point about using cube relays under the hood. Even the ‘good ones’ I like to use (similar to what I posted link to) still don’t have that OEM look I prefer. I just keep everything tidy with wire loom and let my OCD twitch a little. Even if ya don’t love what I do, you’d be like ‘at least he tried to make it look as good as the factory’. Lol.
What will you power with your (12) new circuits?
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