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02-28-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drguitarum2005

does anyone know how much current the + lead of the fuel pump draws? If I could just find a toggle that can handle that much DC current, thatd be much easier than using relays and other circuitry

The last thread that went though this I THINK spec'd the stock fuel pump at around 17amps. That's a lot of current for running wires into the cab (think "will generate heat on long trips"). A 30amp relay is about $8-9, and then you could even use a small mini toggle, or a reed (and a latching relay) or ....

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02-28-2007, 07:21 PM

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17 amps, doh. thatd be hard to find in a toggle switch. i could find a relay rated for the sure, but then i'd have current constantly being drawn one way or the other, which i dont want. i should look into your other suggestion...