There is really no difference, it is simply a color choice. In my younger days I worked for a car audio shop doing radio and alarm installs. The industry standard then was that yellow was constant and red was switched so I have always followed that practice.
Watching this thread with interest. The tech that went over the bike with me when I bought it said the fasteners holding the battery door were soft so he recommended adding a fuse block if I was going to add any accessories so I didn't have to open the battery door everytime I wanted to add something.
Where do most of you place the fuse block?
IMHO, the Fuzeblock FZ1 is the absolute best aftermarket fuse box. There are some others that are very good as well, and less expensive. Take a look at http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html and http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap2.shtml. The only downside to the Fuzeblock brand is the price. They have a great product, but they know it and charge a premium for it. And that wiring kit they offer for $34 ..... they may have $10 in materials in that kit so they are making a HUGE profit off that stuff.
There is really no difference, it is simply a color choice. In my younger days I worked for a car audio shop doing radio and alarm installs. The industry standard then was that yellow was constant and red was switched so I have always followed that practice.
+1 Many years in the automotive electronics industry, yellow is hot red is not
Most decent fuse blocks will handle ~ 20a per circuit, so it shouldn't be a problem if you wanted to. I agree though, it's not necessary for heated gear alone. A 10a - 15a inline fuse is all you really need.
In ZG's case, he has so many gadgets and accessories that it would behoove him to have a switched fuse block for some of it...
Eastern Beaver PC-8 fuse panel.........
Man wow this is lot of chatter over a fuzeblock
If you want the latest and greatest technology, and don't want to worry about fuses, the PDM60 is the way to go.....
http://www.rocketmoto.com/index.php/rowe-electronics-pdm60-power-distribution-module-digital-circuit-breaker-panel.html
I ordered up the Fuzeblock one yesterday from Cyclenutz.
Thanks for all the help on this one guys!
Should've gone with the Beaver......just sayin.
mailorder?
Yep, I got some of that too Brian...