Best fuse block - waterproof, small, reliable - which one?

[SportsGuy]

I'm looking to mount a fuse block on the 690 Enduro R, so waterproof, small and reliable came to mind as needs I have.

What fuse blocks do you guys recommend?

[Snarky]

I don't think I've heard of a Fuzeblock failing. It's water-resistant, not waterproof. Not much to go wrong if it gets wet, might not wanna submerge the relay for too long, but the relay seems sealed. Waterproof would be pretty much impossible for a normal fuse block, given that you have to access fuses to replace them. Mine's been through two bikes in 4 years, still going strong, been through a lot of rain. I haven't had problems with the relay or anything. The relay is replaceable, but you do have to desolder it if it goes out. You can just switch the 'key on' circuits to 12v+ if it fails till you can replace it. It's one of the smallest fuse centers I've seen for as many circuits as it offers.

http://www.fuzeblocks.com/

Of course there are those solid state circuit protector thingys, I don't have much experience with them, I think they might be waterproofed with goo. I don't know about the reliability.

[Twinz]

I've used my Fuzeblock for 3 years through lots of rain with no problems.

[Captain Excellent]

Have a look at the PDM60. Solid state with great options, and no more fuses.

[Twilight Error]

A couple years ago, I set up a Fuzeblock for a friend's bike. He wanted it on the dash for easy access, but he also wanted waterproof. I used the smallest pelican case that it would fit in, drilled holes for mounting and wire passthroughs, which were later sealed with silicone RTV. It was important to make the connections only once, so I populated the six circuits, each output position got a dedicated pigtail, the ground bus was brought to a single 10awg wire and then brought outside the box.

We tested the assembly by weighting and dunking it in a 5gal bucket of water, after determining it was in fact waterproof, it was installed. Unused circuits were simply covered over with heatshrink and buried. As far as I know, its still in use.

[Mr_Snips]

I have a fuzeblock on my ktm 990...did a water crossing a few weeks back that cleaned the bike, the rider, and the spectators. I know for a fact that my fuzeblock was wet.

Still rockin it and loving it. Wire it up once and everything after that is easy as cake. Just remember that you have a 30amp total limit.

[RJL]

Here ya go;

http://www.xplorermoto.com/whatmenu.html

[BMW-K]

Originally Posted by captain excellent

have a look at the pdm60. Solid state with great options, and no more fuses.

+1

[Boon Booni]

$8 fully waterproof 3 circuit fuse holder.




metri-pack 280

Buy a $20 open barrel crimper from Amazon, and you'll be set.

Can't beat it.

[usgser]

Doubt you'll find anything totally"waterproof". I've used the BlueSeas boxes on a couple of bikes with good success. Good quality and mounted under the seat area never had any rain or water crossing splash issues.

[Captain Excellent]

If you're not in a hurry and had have a bent toward the high tech, check out the following thread. When this little gem comes to a retail level of development, it'll change the game completely when it comes to powering accessories on your bike or car.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=827565

[dennism]

Take a look at www.delcity.net. They have some great small-space fuse blocks for cheap.

They have an order minimum, but you'll find other things you can't live without!

I'm just a satisfied customer...no affiliation.

[SportsGuy]

Originally Posted by Captain Excellent

If you're not in a hurry and had have a bent toward the high tech, check out the following thread. When this little gem comes to a retail level of development, it'll change the game completely when it comes to powering accessories on your bike or car.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=827565

OK, THAT is interesting!

Thanks for the awesome feedback gang! For sure I have options now, though researching where I'll have space on the tightly packed 690 Enduro is really my next step. ;)

[Boon Booni]

Originally Posted by SportsGuy

OK, THAT is interesting!

Thanks for the awesome feedback gang! For sure I have options now, though researching where I'll have space on the tightly packed 690 Enduro is really my next step. ;)

Whoa, I just found this.

4 circuit waterproof fuse block.



But check this, you can instead install 20amp mini relays in it. That's some space savings.





Two mini relays in that little holder would be a great direct wired headlight relay setup.

LINK