Waterproofing a Fuse Block

[dmorales-bello]

I've been running my Maxifuse 4 circuit fuse block for a few months (replacement for the old fusible link set up) and all the electricals are working well. My worry has been the fact that the set up is definitely not water resistant (much less water proof) which could be a huge problem if I get caught in rain or simply carelessly wash my car. I like the fact that it's a simple 4 circuit system with readily available fuses so I found a way to put it inside a Husky brand (Home Depot) WATERPROOF 6" small parts box ( measures exactly 6"x6"x2") made of hard clear plastic. It looks like acrylic but I'm not sure. I pulled out all the partitions, opened 4 holes (one in each angled corner) and fit them with rubber grommets for all the input and output cables. Fixed the fuse block inside with well nuts placed on the bottom of the case (as well as the sound system fuse holder) and attached the set up back again in place of the old fusible link holders. Oh yeah, and I covered up the inverted "husky" logo with a spare 3D printed 280Z logo I had laying around. All the electricals tested well. I will run this for a while to test the durability of the clear plastic but I think it'll fare very well considering the fuse block itself was exposed to the heat of the engine bay for months without issue and this plastic seems very similar to that. I'll report long term findings if any. Pics below.

Edited September 20, 2019 by dmorales-bello

[wheee!]

Looks great!
I will have to see how mine fares.

[gwri8]

Kind of reminds me a a flux capacitor just a little......?

[siteunseen]

That looks great!

Your ideas always go straight to the top. As usual, looks amazing.

 

[dmorales-bello]

2 hours ago, siteunseen said:

That looks great!

Your ideas always go straight to the top. As usual, looks amazing.

 

Thank you my friend. That's quite a compliment coming from you. ?

[dmorales-bello]

4 hours ago, wheee! said:

Looks great!
I will have to see how mine fares.

Whee, with that digital display, yours will look even more like a flux capacitor than mine! I hope it fits. I love it!

[wheee!]

The red dots indicate current flow and the voltmeter is just a bonus.

[wheee!]

 

 

[AZDatsun]

Do you have any model numbers for those maxi fuse blocks I am looking to do the same wiring with my fusible links

 

 

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[dmorales-bello]

On 9/20/2019 at 8:52 PM, ryanotown22 said:

Do you have any model numbers for those maxi fuse blocks I am looking to do the same wiring with my fusible links
 
 
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The block I used came from one of the fellow forum members (Phillip, @240260280) so I don't really know where he got it. There are many brands you can find online with a quick search with key words like "maxifuse, fuse block,..." etc. Maybe Phil will chime in here as well.

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Edited September 25, 2019 by dmorales-bello

[siteunseen]

Google "blues tech tips". I think it's under "electrical".

Here it is...

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fusiblelinks/index.html

Or maybe this?

http://www.zcarcreations.com/howto/maxifuse.htm

 

Edited September 23, 2019 by siteunseen