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Title: 12 Volt Source
Post by: ryjoe on Feb 25, 2016, 12:25:21 PM

Hi Everyone,

Need some electrical advice please.  I have an AVan Erin Mark 2 poptop caravan and I have just fitted a new Banten Antenna which is very good. I need to get 12 volts to it for the built in amplifier.

A potential source of 12 volt is the panel whose image I have attached to this post. It is easily accessible and is very close to where I need it so cabling etc should not be a drama.  Ideally it would be great if the antenna only had power when the master switch on this panel was in the on position.

So can any of you folk with some electrical knowledge share your thoughts please?

Thanks everyone.

Cheers

Brian

 

Title: Re: 12 Volt Source
Post by: Str8jacket on Feb 25, 2016, 12:57:55 PM

You should be able to either take a supply off the switched side of switch one, fused to what is required of the amplifier or use a relay. Some things to check , the amp rating of the switch and the load its already carrying.
Ideally you would take a 12v signal from switch one to a relay from the main power source, fused.

Title: Re: 12 Volt Source
Post by: Bob on Feb 25, 2016, 01:06:06 PM

Brian, I would be going over to the Caravanners Forum and asking that question as you will probably find someone with that van will reply - try here http://caravanersforum.com/index.php

Title: Re: 12 Volt Source
Post by: ryjoe on Feb 25, 2016, 03:24:29 PM

Thanks guys.

Cheers
Brian