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Expensive SPOD or DIY?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by iJDub, Apr 21, 2013.

  1. Apr 21, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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    iJDub

    iJDub [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone here have some instructions on building your own relay box or should I fork out the money to buy an SPOD?
     
  2. Nov 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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    Iggy

    Iggy Vagabond Outdoors

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    Sorry for the necro post. I came across this while researching the sPOD.

    I just started to build my own and I wanted to see how they were doing theirs. It's pricy but it looks like it's a great system with a lot of features.

    I posted this over in the "What have you done today" thread, but I wanted to see if there was some interest here.

    I started wiring up my box, like the wine pictured below, and I think I can build these for people if there is enough interest.

    The price would be around $100 for the weather proof box, 5 relays, 5 20A fuses, and leads to connect to your switches and accessories. With options for 5 more fuses at 15A.

    I know it's not as robust as the sPOD, but it might be a good fit for those who want to DIY with a quality control center that's prewired.

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  3. Nov 17, 2013 at 5:31 AM
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    I'm not sure why this hasn't generated at least some interest. Looks like one of those things that would save me a whack of time on installation...and my time is valuable to me. I'm going to jump on over to that "what have you done today" thread and see if there is anything being said about it there.

    Nice work brother.
     
  4. Nov 17, 2013 at 7:34 AM
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    TejasYOTA

    TejasYOTA Countinuous improvement

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    I was thinking of using a SPOD or others... But opted for HELLA.
    Cheaper to buy and cheaper to upgrade or add on.
    Here is my fuse box & relay box install
     
  5. Nov 17, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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    Iggy

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    If there is interest in these let me know. I'm still in the process of building mine now that I have more down time from work.
     

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