Krazykid122 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 So i have a 400 watt power inverter, and ive asked on a few forums and people tell me it will draw about a 40 amps. I was looking for a solenoid for it, so i can hook a toggle switch up at the front of the car to turn it on and off. does anyone know where i can get one or any way i can make it work, i don't know how to get 8 Ga. wire to fit on a little toggle switch and i don't want to downgrade to smaller wire. Yes i could use a relay, but how do i hook 8ga up to the little prongs? i cant find 8ga quick disconnects. and if i did get it to work with the relay, would i fry it, with all the power draw from the inverter? 02 Dodge Durango 1 Fi SP4 18" .v2 Sundown SCV3k @.5 Ohms XS D3100 up front Northstar SMS AGM 400 in the back All XS Power 0ga OFC 240a Apex h/o alternator Pioneer AVH-X2500BT HU Dual 0ga runs from the alt to battery Dual 0ga runs from battery to amp
99fullsizechevy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Like a starter Solenoid off 80s f150? That may work.. Edit: Idk how much power is needed to excite it.. But a toggle switch on that wire I turn it on and off would work.. And idk how it will like being ran longer than engaging a starter either.. So just an idea Laying frame soon.. System has to wait
c0dy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 I'm not sure about finding a solenoid for it, but I get that it will only draw about 28 amps max (in case that helps when you're looking at solutions). W = A x V 400 = A x 14.4 400/14.4 = A A = ~28 RF 12" P3D4 RF 300.1 ~ BC: 430w 4 x Infinity Reference 5012i B-Quiet Extreme
skittlesRgood Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 how about this? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Power-Relay-5X847?Pid=search If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people.
skittlesRgood Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 I'm not sure about finding a solenoid for it, but I get that it will only draw about 28 amps max (in case that helps when you're looking at solutions). W = A x V 400 = A x 14.4 400/14.4 = A A = ~28 depends on its efficiency. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people.
c0dy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 I'm not sure about finding a solenoid for it, but I get that it will only draw about 28 amps max (in case that helps when you're looking at solutions). W = A x V 400 = A x 14.4 400/14.4 = A A = ~28 depends on its efficiency. Good point - I should hold off answering to when I'm not in the midst of taking exams. RF 12" P3D4 RF 300.1 ~ BC: 430w 4 x Infinity Reference 5012i B-Quiet Extreme
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