Power Point Plug

[powerscol]

Has anyone installed a power point plug (12 volt) on their tractor? I want to add one for my baler monitor. Thinking of the deck behind the seat, but need to find a weather proof unit. Otherwise the dash somewhere. I think I have a good place to get power (same tap as the ROPS light bar)

Anyway just checking to see if someone has done this before and how did you do it.

Thanks

 

[RNeumann]

How to tap into your cars fuse box safely and cleanly - YouTube

Here is an easy way to add power. Tap and existing fuse in your panel and add the wires. Most metal on the tractor is a ground.

 

[MESSMAKER]

There is an extra wire right behind the seat. It comes out just to the right of the top link of the 3 point hitch. You should be able to hook straight up with a couple of connectors,

 

[Wagtail]

I ran a two-core wire directly from the battery (clamp-ons) to the back of the seat frame. I mounted a weather-proof 'cigarette lighter' type receptacle/power-point there for use with the amber-beacon "whoop-whoop" mounted on my ROPS.

I suppose that I could splice a fuse in the line, but the beacon draws very little and is only used when I'm infrequently on a public road.

 

[Paystar]

I bought a power point from my tractor dealer that is for a model that comes with them from factory. Used a hole saw (sorry, forget what size but it was a standard size in a set and it was perfect for the power point to snap into.)

Then I just ran some two wire and went right off the back of the starter where the battery cable bolts on and I put a fuse block in there close to where the wire starts.

That's how my dealer had the old work lights powered....off the starter, so I just did the same. I've never had an issue with it.

 

[SirMaxwell]

I ran a two-core wire directly from the battery (clamp-ons) to the back of the seat frame. I mounted a weather-proof 'cigarette lighter' type receptacle/power-point there for use with the amber-beacon "whoop-whoop" mounted on my ROPS.

I suppose that I could splice a fuse in the line, but the beacon draws very little and is only used when I'm infrequently on a public road.

Do yourself a favor and always put a fuse on the power origination point. That wire going to back is gonna short or get shorted one day and you will bel ucky if it just a wire melt down. Remember, if you don't fuse it, the the Guage of teh wire is the fuse. 10Ga, maybe 15-20Amps before smoking...

Good way to install otherwise. I've done similar (I use ring terminals, a fuse holder, and spiral wrap in the wire) and use the power point as a plug in for my Solar Trickle Charge.

 

[powerscol]

Thanks folks.

Was out looking today and found 2 spots. One on the dash to the Right of the steering column, and one on the tray behind the seat on the right. Now to find a good weatherproof plug. Many say weather proof, but sure dont took it.

 

[lilranch2001]

I am probably asking a dumb question, but what do you mean by "power point plug"?

I know it isnt for software.........

 

[Paystar]

I am probably asking a dumb question, but what do you mean by "power point plug"?

I know it isnt for software.........

Like a cigarette lighter plug in.

 

[lilranch2001]

Ahh never heard it referred as that.
Thanks!

 

[Wagtail]

Like a cigarette lighter plug in.

In this case, yes.

A 'female' electrical receptacle... what you plug a corresponding 'male' electrical plug into.

 

[Amvcane]

The dash on my my CK35 had a grommet next to the headlight switch which I removed and installed a marine female cigarette lighter plug with no cutting. Ran wires directly to battery with 20a fuse near battery. I mainly use it for a float charger. Not sure how similar your dash is to mine.

 

[powerscol]

The dash on my my CK35 had a grommet next to the headlight switch which I removed and installed a marine female cigarette lighter plug with no cutting. Ran wires directly to battery with 20a fuse near battery. I mainly use it for a float charger. Not sure how similar your dash is to mine.
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Interesting - Ill need to look at that. I have my light bar switch right below that location. Thanks

And yes a power point plug is just like a cigarette lighter except is it not rated for the hot end of the lighter. (I.E. don't plug a cigarette lighter into a power point plug) Most of the car ones are metal with no cover (just the lighter). Power point plugs come with a cover. My problem is finding one where the rear terminals are sealable or come with a boot of some type. Right now I am looking at the back fender as it will be closer and out of the way of the hay monitor. The existing wiring back there is already in use, so I will be running a separate fused power wire - probably off the starter hot post like I have done before.