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Need to know best spot to get main voltage on other side of ignition switch

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Old 01-17-2013 | 05:24 PM
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Default Need to know best spot to get main voltage on other side of ignition switch

I just Installed a Voltage Regulator and tested it by putting the voltage in directly to the battery and it works.
Now I need to attach it to a wire with main voltage on the other side of the ignition switch so I don't drain my battery.
Where is the best place to do this inside the engine bay?
Old 01-17-2013 | 05:28 PM
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Why not use a switched relay at the battery?
Old 01-17-2013 | 05:47 PM
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was trying to go for simplicity
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Originally Posted by PatriotGT
Why not use a switched relay at the battery?
Safer wont draw alot of juice thru small factory wires
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I tested the voltage on the fuse box inside and it was about .3 volts lower than the battery voltage so I may make a relay system just to get a more accurate reading, the voltage regulator draws very little power so current shouldn't be a problem
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What kind of amp draw does it have?
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