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Cetane

Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green

Taking power from the clock loom (Puma)

So Ive been tinkering with a raptor pod. I've installed some speakers and a mini amplifier so I can hear the CB radio. I want to be able to take a perm live feed without running loads of wires. The little amp in the picture will put out max 2x20w. I guess a Max 5A draw once inefficiencies are factored in. Does anyone know If I can just pinch this from the clock feed? I believe its shared with the radio.

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Cetane

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11th Mar 2016 9:36pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

I put one of these in my seat box to run extras off http://www.nippynormans.com/fuse-panels/fu...fuse-panel dead easy to sort out

11th Mar 2016 9:48pm

Cetane

Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171

I can pull power from under the cubby as this is where the CB currently resides. However, I'm trying to cut down on the numerous cables running up behind the dash. Ive got loads already!

11th Mar 2016 9:50pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

You could go for a perm live from the radio loom? Or even the cig lighter? Although I can't remember if th cig lighter is permanent live or not.

12th Mar 2016 3:34pm

Cetane

Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171

Cig is switched mate. Clock and radio share a feed. Now tempted to use 4core and send the audio down that. Eg 2 Gnds a signal and +12v. Will need to faff a bit to get a fuse and splice in the signal from an audio jack.

12th Mar 2016 3:38pm

VeeTee

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1512

You can decide yourself based on the fuse rating. IIRC, radio and clock are fed from fuse F29, which is rated at 15A.

Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent
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12th Mar 2016 4:15pm

Cetane

Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171

Was more wondering what the amp rating was of the clock harness.

Edited to add...

PS its at position 30 fused at 10a. I suspect that picture is for a newer Puma.
Mine is a 2010 2.4Ltr.

12th Mar 2016 4:17pm

VeeTee

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Posts: 1512

Ah, OK. I always use this rule of thumb if deciding wiring diameters: mm2 = amps x length x 0,2.
So if the wire feeding the clock is 1 mm2 and length is 1 m or less, then it would be OK for 5 Amps. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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12th Mar 2016 4:26pm

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