Running multiple circuits - fuse taps / distribution blocks etc

[joe384]

I currently have a couple of fusetaps in my car, however I am going to need a few more switched ignition feeds.

What is the correct or best way of doing this? I don't really want 4 or 5 fuse taps in my fusebox, should I be looking at one of these small distribution blocks or one of these small fuse boxes?

 

[Nigel]

Depends on what you are powering.

If it is just dashcams, then a single fuse tap with a 2A fuse powering a distribution box powering the cameras is fine, just needs the one fuse, you can even miss out the distribution box and crimp two, three, four dashcam hardwire kits into a single fuse tap crimp connector, a 2A fuse is probably still enough for 4 dashcams, might need a 5A.

If you are powering multiple dashcam batteries, each wanting 8A, then you should be looking at taking power from the battery or engine compartment fusebox, and probably running individual cables for each device, with each cable individually fused close to the source of the power. A single very thick cable to a distribution box would be feasible.