Primarily looking for advice on what type and where to put in fuses in the wiring config that I describe below. Or if something is obviously not wired correctly.
Not really interested in discussing the pros/cons of isolators, dual batt set-ups, etc... Stuff has already been purchased and installed.
Already installed the dual battery (opposite side of engine bay), and installed the Painless dual battery wiring kit. Painless Instructions say to wire winch direct to main batt which leaves aux batt as back-up if needed. I will also be using Aux Batt as primary for aux power needs; lighting, fans, etc...
I'll try to explain how I have it wired, and you keep me honest.
Winch wired direct to + and - posts on main batt. Winch instructions say there is a built in fuse in winch wiring control box.
+ post of main batt to primary terminal of Painless Solenoid (not fused). Primary terminal on Painless Solenoid to Starter Solenoid (not fused).
+ Alternator post to 175a mega fuse to Starter solenoid.
- post on main batt to mounting bolt on alternator for ground.
+ on Aux Batt to secondary post on Painless Solenoid (not fused).
- post on Aux Batt to frame.
MSD 6al box wired direct to + post on Main Batt (not fused, per directions on MSD).
That's it.
Where else should I have inline fuses and what type is recommended?
Thanks.
Not really interested in discussing the pros/cons of isolators, dual batt set-ups, etc... Stuff has already been purchased and installed.
Already installed the dual battery (opposite side of engine bay), and installed the Painless dual battery wiring kit. Painless Instructions say to wire winch direct to main batt which leaves aux batt as back-up if needed. I will also be using Aux Batt as primary for aux power needs; lighting, fans, etc...
I'll try to explain how I have it wired, and you keep me honest.
Winch wired direct to + and - posts on main batt. Winch instructions say there is a built in fuse in winch wiring control box.
+ post of main batt to primary terminal of Painless Solenoid (not fused). Primary terminal on Painless Solenoid to Starter Solenoid (not fused).
+ Alternator post to 175a mega fuse to Starter solenoid.
- post on main batt to mounting bolt on alternator for ground.
+ on Aux Batt to secondary post on Painless Solenoid (not fused).
- post on Aux Batt to frame.
MSD 6al box wired direct to + post on Main Batt (not fused, per directions on MSD).
That's it.
Where else should I have inline fuses and what type is recommended?
Thanks.