[Healeys] Positive Ground Power Outlet for Accessories

[Bob Spidell]

Yep. 

But you also have to make sure whatever you're supplying power to is 
completely isolated from the chassis.  If it has a plastic body you're 
(probably) OK, if it's metal it should be isolated (because the metal 
case is likely used for internal grounding).

bs



Ronald J. Ray wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> To install a power outlet, such as for charging a cell phone, in a car with
> a positive ground electrical system, is it simply a matter of running a wire
> from the positive post on the power outlet to a adequate ground, running a
> wire from the negative post on the power outlet to a "hot" wire such as one
> of the terminals with a white wire on the ignition switch, and then
> isolating the metal portions of the power outlet body from touching any
> metal parts on the car?
>
> I also plan on installing an in-line fuse in the wire to the ignition
> switch.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>   Ron Ray
>
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