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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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I just ordered 4 sets of black lights for the interior of my xB. I was wondering the people that have installed them where did you get your power source from. I was thinking about the radio but I am afraid that it may be too much pulling off of it. I am going to be installing a system some time soon as well and did not know if that would be too much power pulling off of one fuse.

Not very experieced with wiring.

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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piggy back a fuse. go to autozone and buy it. around 7 or so bucks. that way you dont have to splice anything up
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piggy back? can you explain what this is.

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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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It's more of a fuse tapper. Gives you a circut to draw from. It has a fuse plugged into it and then it plugs in where the fuse goes.
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http://www.clubb5.com/information/ra...ack%20Fuse.jpg
Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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cool thanks a lot peps. I went to Autozone last night and got one for $2.00. Gonna hook it up this weekend hopefully. Will post pics for you all to see.

Thanks!

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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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make sure to use a low amp fuse.
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Fujiz_xb
make sure to use a low amp fuse.
Thats it brother,3amp or less. good tip Fujiz.
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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I beleive they are called "mini add-a-circuits" from AutoZone. They work great!
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks all for the help. Got it done today. Took about 4 hours. I am waiting on it to get dark so I can really see them. I will try and post some pics on Monday.

THANKS!!!!

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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Waiting 'till dark is always the hardest part.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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So how'd you finally wire them up?
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