Battery Terminal Distribution Block Suggestions

[97BlackAckCL]

So I'm adding 2 LED relay harnesses along with an HID relay harness and power wire, just seeing what you guys are using and suggest to not have to stack all the ring terminals on top of each other. I've searched and researched a few options like

this
https://www.theautopartsshop.com/sk...rticleID=2203d772-dcb5-4830-8495-08d76afde90d

and this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBEPF...olid=1DP5C3X4NZ1IX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Just wanted to see what you guys are using or suggest

 

[MasterBlaster]

If there is not already a fuse inline with the items you are installing, a lot of people use the Deep Blue Sea fuse blocks. This will be a very safe and organized solution for you.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Sys...058263&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=fuse+block&psc=1

 

[97BlackAckCL]

If there is not already a fuse inline with the items you are installing, a lot of people use the Deep Blue Sea fuse blocks. This will be a very safe and organized solution for you.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Sys...058263&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=fuse+block&psc=1

Thanks, I was looking at those also. All my relay harnesses do have fuses inline however

 

[Xtremluck]

Thanks, I was looking at those also. All my relay harnesses do have fuses inline however

You will want to go the fuse block/sPod route (trust me). Otherwise you're going to end up with an engine bay full of spaghetti. Do it right the first time and you want have to clean up a mess later. Ask me how I know

 

[97BlackAckCL]

You will want to go the fuse block/sPod route (trust me). Otherwise you're going to end up with an engine bay full of spaghetti. Do it right the first time and you want have to clean up a mess later. Ask me how I know

Trying to avoid that, that's why I'm looking for suggestions. So with the fuse block setup, would I have to remove the inline fuses from the relay harnesses?

 

[MasterBlaster]

So a good rule of thumb is to always have your fuse as close as you can to the battery. A power wire from you battery goes to the fuse block, which is mounted relatively close to the battery. Then wires for you accessories are powered and fused from the fuse block. This is incase of a short circuit. Here is a link to a great explanation of this. Skip to 49:40 of the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbWSSKyOYgU

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Trying to avoid that, that's why I'm looking for suggestions. So with the fuse block setup, would I have to remove the inline fuses from the relay harnesses?

Murphy's Law will be applicable, the ring terminals included on your harnesses will be too big or small for the fuse block you purchase. You might get lucky with a couple, but fully expect to put some new ring terminals on. That gives you a chance to remove the inline fuse holders which aren't required after a fuse block.
I'm looking at the same thing coming up for my truck, and am not looking to re-routing and maybe having to extend some wires!

 

[e60ral]

even if you buy a fuse block you'll still have to find somewhere for your relays so it will still be messy, i'd either go ahead and get a fuse/relay block or just do something simple like a common bus bar and use the wiring harnesses you have

 

[97BlackAckCL]

even if you buy a fuse block you'll still have to find somewhere for your relays so it will still be messy, i'd either go ahead and get a fuse/relay block or just do something simple like a common bus bar and use the wiring harnesses you have

I already have a relay mount so that part should be tidy, just trying to figure out the cleanest way to power everything without cluttering up the battery terminal

 

[itzkevin]

I'd recommend this if you're able to get it..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323210903128?ViewItem=&item=323210903128


Here's my setup: