Question about Cathodes..

samx109 · 11-15-2006, 09:41 PM

alright so im trying to install my cathodes but i heard i need to install resistors or curcuits and on the other hand some people said i dont need to install any resistors..

so my question is do i need to install resistors or no?

cathodes are 12v and car can hold 14.2v

thanks guys

volvo9 · 11-16-2006, 12:00 PM

My brother has had them in his truck wired with no resistor or anything for years. Still work fine.

negativezeroz · 11-16-2006, 12:30 PM

How many and where are they going?

The cathodes should be stable in 11-16DVC.

samx109 · 11-17-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negativezeroz

How many and where are they going?

The cathodes should be stable in 11-16DVC.

i have 2 for drivers/passenger seats

negativezeroz · 11-17-2006, 05:00 PM

Did you buy like a kit or what? (brand)

samx109 · 11-17-2006, 05:10 PM

here this is where i bought

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16800888027

it has all the info

negativezeroz · 11-17-2006, 07:21 PM

It should have its' own power supply. I didn't know you bought a cathode for a PC but it is 12DVC so it should be fine.

samx109 · 11-17-2006, 07:53 PM

thanks dudeeeeeeeeeeee :)

negativezeroz · 11-18-2006, 01:56 AM

Well i meant like the cathodes should have come with a power supply of some sort that they plug into

Seemund · 11-18-2006, 02:18 AM

The only problem is how to power it up.. The OEM Fuses somehow r too small!! and fuse taps just don't want to do their jobs

Can I just replace the OEM Small fuse for a regular "mini fuse"? thanks!

volvo9 · 11-18-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seemund

The only problem is how to power it up.. The OEM Fuses somehow r too small!! and fuse taps just don't want to do their jobs

Can I just replace the OEM Small fuse for a regular "mini fuse"? thanks!

I would not try to modify the fust panel, or use those fuse taps, I think they're kinda ghetto. I'd wire it into a switched 12v source such as the remote turn on wire for your radio or your cigaretty lighter. They're such low power drain that it's not going to cause problems.

Seemund · 11-18-2006, 04:17 PM

Hum.. Any pics? please

slimfit · 11-18-2006, 11:02 PM

I used a product called "add a circuit" from autozone. Just make sure you buy the mini fuse kit. Mini fuses are much bigger than stock but they do fit. I'll try to post pics when i get a chance.

negativezeroz · 11-19-2006, 01:32 AM

http://www.crowbarelectricalparts.co...useholders.htm

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11-15-2006, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
samx109 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 7,522 Sam iTrader: 21 / 100%	Question about Cathodes.. alright so im trying to install my cathodes but i heard i need to install resistors or curcuits and on the other hand some people said i dont need to install any resistors.. so my question is do i need to install resistors or no? cathodes are 12v and car can hold 14.2v thanks guys

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negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,812 iTrader: 2 / 100%	How many and where are they going? The cathodes should be stable in 11-16DVC.

11-17-2006, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,812 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Did you buy like a kit or what? (brand)

11-17-2006, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
samx109 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 7,522 Sam iTrader: 21 / 100%	here this is where i bought http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16800888027 it has all the info

11-17-2006, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,812 iTrader: 2 / 100%	It should have its' own power supply. I didn't know you bought a cathode for a PC but it is 12DVC so it should be fine.

11-17-2006, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
samx109 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 7,522 Sam iTrader: 21 / 100%	thanks dudeeeeeeeeeeee :)

11-18-2006, 01:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,812 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Well i meant like the cathodes should have come with a power supply of some sort that they plug into

11-18-2006, 02:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,570 iTrader: 2 / 100%	The only problem is how to power it up.. The OEM Fuses somehow r too small!! and fuse taps just don't want to do their jobs Can I just replace the OEM Small fuse for a regular "mini fuse"? thanks!

11-18-2006, 04:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,570 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Hum.. Any pics? please

11-18-2006, 11:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
slimfit Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delco, PA Age: 27 Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I used a product called "add a circuit" from autozone. Just make sure you buy the mini fuse kit. Mini fuses are much bigger than stock but they do fit. I'll try to post pics when i get a chance.

11-19-2006, 01:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OK Age: 20 Posts: 1,812 iTrader: 2 / 100%	http://www.crowbarelectricalparts.co...useholders.htm [/story]