Siren/Switchbox Wiring Question

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I have a Whelen 295SLSA6 siren/SB combo that has 2 red wires for power at 30apms/wire - 60 amp total.


I was wondering what you guys think would be the best way to wire this to the fuse box?

 

[cory y]

That depends on what you're running. But the last batch of those sirens I've installed had the two 8 ga wires joined together from the factory.

 

[Jarred J.]

by fuse box i hope you dont meant the vehicles fuse box.

 

[EVModules]

Hard to give some advice unless you provide more information. Are there other equipment needing power that will be installed as well? What kind of vehicle?

 

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the 295SLSA6 has 2 8 gauge red wires coming off of it. I'm new to the whole wiring business and I dont wanna screw up anything. In the installation manual it says the 2 wires should be spliced together and a single wire should be ran to the battery. I wanted to hook it up so that the siren/sb only turns on when the vehicle is turned on but not really sure the best way this should be done. I also have a scanner and a radio thats being installed. Let me know if this is enough info...

 

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2005 ford explorer..

 

[cory y]

the 295SLSA6 has 2 8 gauge red wires coming off of it. I'm new to the whole wiring business and I dont wanna screw up anything. In the installation manual it says the 2 wires should be spliced together and a single wire should be ran to the battery. I wanted to hook it up so that the siren/sb only turns on when the vehicle is turned on but not really sure the best way this should be done. I also have a scanner and a radio thats being installed. Let me know if this is enough info...

Ok the big red wires only supply power to the slide switch and the 6 pushbuttons, the large plug on the bottom's 2 red wires supply power to the siren.

 

[EVModules]

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To be on the safe side, you'd really need to go visit a professional upfitter if you're not certain how to wire up the siren. Many steps can be overlooked and can cause alot of problems, including burning your car down. If you had some mechanical aptitude, I could walk you through it but I'm sensing that you are starting from scratch. Additionally, you'd need proper tools and parts which a competent installer would have on hand. Using the services of a professional can save you much grief, time, and money if you get yourself in a real pickle than you expected if you tried to do it yourself.


Where are you located? We could try to help you locate someone who could do the job in less than half a day.

 

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