Re: CB power
 

twaldron wrote:
> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to the
> battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.
>
> tw

Thanks so much, T-Dub. I haven't been around here for quite some time...
It's comforting that nothing has changed.

Re: CB power
 

twaldron wrote:
> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.

Yup, and fused as close to the battery as convenient. You can either
install a circuit breaker or a new fuse block. I don't much care for
the inline fuses as the cheaper ones tend to melt under load.

I like these if your going to run the CB for extended periods without
the engine running. http://www.prioritystart.com/ps_pro.html

> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>> Hey fellas. I'm wiring a new CB tomorrow and I want to do it right. I
>> can't find the exact answer I'm looking for on the All Seeing Eye, so
>> here I am.
>>
>> When wiring power, I understand it's best to go to the source
>> (battery). What I don't know is...
>>
>> 1. Should BOTH the red AND black wire be connected to the battery @
>> pos and neg terminals respectively?

Running from the battery is best.

>> 2. If not, then the black wire should be attached to ground, but
>> where?

Use the frame bolt where the battery - attaches. There is usually
enough thread on that to put on another bolt.

>> 2a. Should I ground in the engine compartment or...
>>
>> 2b. Is it best to make the ground wire as short as possible (i.e.,
>> shorten the black wire to around a foot or two and ground in the
>> cab)?

Grounding in the cab can cause problems for the other electrical systems
and noise on your CB. It's better to go to the battery.



--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: CB power
 

twaldron wrote:
> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.

Yup, and fused as close to the battery as convenient. You can either
install a circuit breaker or a new fuse block. I don't much care for
the inline fuses as the cheaper ones tend to melt under load.

I like these if your going to run the CB for extended periods without
the engine running. http://www.prioritystart.com/ps_pro.html

> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>> Hey fellas. I'm wiring a new CB tomorrow and I want to do it right. I
>> can't find the exact answer I'm looking for on the All Seeing Eye, so
>> here I am.
>>
>> When wiring power, I understand it's best to go to the source
>> (battery). What I don't know is...
>>
>> 1. Should BOTH the red AND black wire be connected to the battery @
>> pos and neg terminals respectively?

Running from the battery is best.

>> 2. If not, then the black wire should be attached to ground, but
>> where?

Use the frame bolt where the battery - attaches. There is usually
enough thread on that to put on another bolt.

>> 2a. Should I ground in the engine compartment or...
>>
>> 2b. Is it best to make the ground wire as short as possible (i.e.,
>> shorten the black wire to around a foot or two and ground in the
>> cab)?

Grounding in the cab can cause problems for the other electrical systems
and noise on your CB. It's better to go to the battery.



--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: CB power
 

twaldron wrote:
> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.

Yup, and fused as close to the battery as convenient. You can either
install a circuit breaker or a new fuse block. I don't much care for
the inline fuses as the cheaper ones tend to melt under load.

I like these if your going to run the CB for extended periods without
the engine running. http://www.prioritystart.com/ps_pro.html

> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>> Hey fellas. I'm wiring a new CB tomorrow and I want to do it right. I
>> can't find the exact answer I'm looking for on the All Seeing Eye, so
>> here I am.
>>
>> When wiring power, I understand it's best to go to the source
>> (battery). What I don't know is...
>>
>> 1. Should BOTH the red AND black wire be connected to the battery @
>> pos and neg terminals respectively?

Running from the battery is best.

>> 2. If not, then the black wire should be attached to ground, but
>> where?

Use the frame bolt where the battery - attaches. There is usually
enough thread on that to put on another bolt.

>> 2a. Should I ground in the engine compartment or...
>>
>> 2b. Is it best to make the ground wire as short as possible (i.e.,
>> shorten the black wire to around a foot or two and ground in the
>> cab)?

Grounding in the cab can cause problems for the other electrical systems
and noise on your CB. It's better to go to the battery.



--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: CB power
 

twaldron wrote:
> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.

Yup, and fused as close to the battery as convenient. You can either
install a circuit breaker or a new fuse block. I don't much care for
the inline fuses as the cheaper ones tend to melt under load.

I like these if your going to run the CB for extended periods without
the engine running. http://www.prioritystart.com/ps_pro.html

> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>> Hey fellas. I'm wiring a new CB tomorrow and I want to do it right. I
>> can't find the exact answer I'm looking for on the All Seeing Eye, so
>> here I am.
>>
>> When wiring power, I understand it's best to go to the source
>> (battery). What I don't know is...
>>
>> 1. Should BOTH the red AND black wire be connected to the battery @
>> pos and neg terminals respectively?

Running from the battery is best.

>> 2. If not, then the black wire should be attached to ground, but
>> where?

Use the frame bolt where the battery - attaches. There is usually
enough thread on that to put on another bolt.

>> 2a. Should I ground in the engine compartment or...
>>
>> 2b. Is it best to make the ground wire as short as possible (i.e.,
>> shorten the black wire to around a foot or two and ground in the
>> cab)?

Grounding in the cab can cause problems for the other electrical systems
and noise on your CB. It's better to go to the battery.



--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: CB power
 

Nathan Otis wrote:

>
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
>> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.
>>
>> tw
>
>
> Thanks so much, T-Dub. I haven't been around here for quite some time...
> It's comforting that nothing has changed.


Welcome back Nathan. Just use your email filters and you'd be surprised
how quiet it is!

tw

Re: CB power
 

Nathan Otis wrote:

>
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
>> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.
>>
>> tw
>
>
> Thanks so much, T-Dub. I haven't been around here for quite some time...
> It's comforting that nothing has changed.


Welcome back Nathan. Just use your email filters and you'd be surprised
how quiet it is!

tw

Re: CB power
 

Nathan Otis wrote:

>
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
>> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.
>>
>> tw
>
>
> Thanks so much, T-Dub. I haven't been around here for quite some time...
> It's comforting that nothing has changed.


Welcome back Nathan. Just use your email filters and you'd be surprised
how quiet it is!

tw

Re: CB power
 

Nathan Otis wrote:

>
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> You will get all kinds of 'short cut' answers. Run both directly to
>> the battery. Make sure your pos(+) is fused.
>>
>> tw
>
>
> Thanks so much, T-Dub. I haven't been around here for quite some time...
> It's comforting that nothing has changed.


Welcome back Nathan. Just use your email filters and you'd be surprised
how quiet it is!

tw

Re: CB power
 

DougW wrote:
>>>2. If not, then the black wire should be attached to ground, but
>>>where?
>
>
> Use the frame bolt where the battery - attaches. There is usually
> enough thread on that to put on another bolt.

Why bother? Attaching at the NEG(-) battery terminal performs the same
function as running more lead to the block where the battery grounds.
The battery cable is much more than enough to carry the necessary radio
ground and saves the further wire run. Just attach both at the battery
terminals.

tw