Just curious, how have all of you guys wired your air compressors? My compressor should be here tomorrow and the specs say it draws 18 amps max, whats the proper way to wire this? Did you guys just wire yours straight to the battery with an inline fuse?

Also, how did you guys wire your electric solenoid? I could just cut the wires for the existing horn and use those but I think it would get rather annoying when the air horns go off every time I lock the truck.

-Josh

 

i plug mine into the wall...

 

On board 12 volt air compressor* I think it might start smoking a little if I tried plugging it into my wall.

 

haha, yeah man. i know. i have no idea.... truth is, i'm trying to make 1000 posts. lol.... consider it a free bump. i know theres guys on here with compressors

 

Use a relay and a switch. Fuse the "high" side at 25A and the "low" side at 3A. It might pop the 25A on startup. If it does, go to a 30A (unless the manual says different).

 

Only once.

 

I have some but I dont know how to describe how to wire it.
I can guarentee Weedahoe can help you though. He knows everything about anything.

 

best way would probably direct with a inline fuse. I think I wanna wire up a little fuse panel under one of my back seats one day for accessories. Maybe do that?

 

You are going to need a standard SPDT 5 pin relay if it does not come with one. You will also need a 5 pin harness if you can find one but if not then get some INSULATED female spade connectors. The relay is a 30/40 amp (depends one how you wire it) and can be found at most audio shops and aut parts stores.

This will help pretty much no matter what compressor you have

http://www.viaircorp.com/OnRoad/Sche...singlec_wd.pdf

 

This is a wiring diagram I drew up when installing my Train Horns. Hope it helps.