Installing 12v Sockets for 10$ in Your Car Is Easy

[@LowKeysLab]

Great how to vid. Nice to see people still actually use the add a fuse accessory.

[@Pepepepepepenacho]

The video was excellent - no fluff, straight to the point...thank you very much!

[@quaydvt7378]

Love it! I want to add a couple of 12V outlets in the truck to keep my Garmin plugged in on long trips and not have the power cord running through the middle of my console. Wasn't aware of the add-a-fuse connectors. Thank you.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

It's easier than I thought. I didn't know those "add-a-fuse" things existed, I thought I was gonna have to hack up the fuse box to add a new circuit. Thanks for the video!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thank you for the kind words! Those add-a-fuses are super handy.

[@CHAOSMOVEMENT]

@@DoItYourselfDad Can you clarify, when you use that "add a fuse" component, what fuse in the box is that running off of? I'm guessing it is taking the place of an existing 10A \ 12V fuse in the box already used for something else. In your vehicle, what fuse was it?

[@BarelyMadeItCrew]

I was worried about how difficult it would be to add a 12v this video made it look very easy. Thanks!

[@calebgibson1743]

I’ve been figuring out how I was going to add some more because my car only has one port. Thank you you’re amazing.

[@riley4073]

This was exactly what I was looking for and It appears easier than I thought, thanks!

[@jamesbarker4752]

One of the best install videos I have seen

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thank you!

[@cfuentesjr85]

Not even two minutes in and I hit that sub button with that bell. Loved this video. So damn helpful. Great job.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@tjjarrett9072]

Any ideas on that exact setup for a fork truck ? I haven’t looked for a fuse box yet but was thinking about a toggle switch ? Yay or na ? Lol any info would be helpful.

[@OriginalSleepWalker]

Great video. Consider using heat shrink butt connectors or soldering the lines with heat shrink over the top for strongest connections that will endure over time. Adds only a few mins of time and $5 top to cost.

[@chrisconnolly6524]

@A. Melbs You sound like someone who can't solder. Horses for courses - really, it doesn't matter in this use case. However, if you think the crimping tool in this video can beat a good solder connection, you're talking nonsense yourself. A good crimp requires decent tooling - a $10 buy of Amazon doesn't cut it. I'm IPC certed, I deal with this stuff day in day out, and would prefer soldered over this crimp.

[@johnlarson6459]

you couldn't sat it without the negativity?@@chrisconnolly6524

[@rickvega9943]

What gauge wire did you use and where did you get that fuse connection to plug into your 12v fuse panel ?

[@pedromac]

I love that you got straight to the point. Love it

[@harrydavies7105]

I don't have one of those splitter cables you use to power both sockets. Is it as simple as just combing the respective wires from the 2 different cigarette sockets into 1 positive and 1 negative wire and then crimping on a connetor?

[@bikerpaul1074]

Been looking for a video like yours for a while.. the fuse connection helped me a lot. Many thanks and 👍👍✌️

[@jackbteaching]

Great video! Though i like having an always hot 12V in a campervan/RV, so i can plug in a solar powered trickle charger to the socket while it's parked for a long stint.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I definitely like having bowl, this truck that I’m working on in this video already had sockets that were hot all the time, I wanted another set that would shut off to power things like my raider Detector and CB radio.

[@darkrai9671]

Great video! Straight and to the point. Although, I didn't get a clear view of where you put the negative wire. I know it's going to ground but where does that go exactly? Also, why was the red wire, the "Add-A-Fuse", folded over, did the the model you buy just happen to have a forked end that splits into 2 other wires?

[@MikenNinginThai]

Kool video as I was installing the same thing but single outlet install was very simple and understood

[@sethjanisse4889]

Awesome video, thank you. I’m currently elbows deep in my very first “project” Land Rover and I was worried about having enough 12vs. My only question is: is there a gadget that attaches to the battery terminal that has space for all the wires from floods, and other electrical accessories?

[@RyuuHatake]

If you’re still looking, walmart, amazon, and auto shops like autozone sell 3,6,and 12 post battery terminal connectors which make it super easy to wire in stuff like subs and lights!

[@rantzzzrantzzz2568]

Great video. Wouldn't you need an inline fuse too?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

There is an inline fuse in the add-a-fuse

[@jamespratt7887]

Best one I have seen on this topic

[@danmorgoshi7598]

Uau!..This video is better then the other one I watch...Exactly!. Only work with the ignition key.Thank you so much!. Now I know what to do. Thanks again!

[@rickmabuti1817]

What is the size of the wire for the 2 outlets?

[@samlee2562]

How do you know which fuse socket is powered off the ignition? Sorry this is my first time and the only electronics I've done is with electric guitars 👌😅 thanks very much for the video ✊

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can usually find wiring diagrams online, which will tell you which fuse is which. You can also use a multimeter to check.

[@MrMoneygreen27]

Loved it very helpful thanks Pops !

[@slavakuznetsov4966]

Very concerned about heat tolerance. My dash gets pretty hot even if I use the windshield cover - are these USB sockets heat resistant?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes, this is what they're designed for,.

[@HeavyFuel]

much simpler video than others on YT!!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks!!!!

[@action012]

Nice video the only thing I would like to add is that I would use Lever-Nuts Wire Connectors. I find them a lot easier than the crimp connectors.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I’ve never played around with those, but they look soooo much better than wire nuts or crimp connectors.

[@action012]

@@DoItYourselfDad I like them been using them for about a year now. I recommend getting wago brand I get mine from amazon. I tried some cheaper brands and they did not work very good.

[@mumihp]

This is a really nice project that I can do it myself. Instead of soldering ect....I can easily crimp the wires and to the fuse box which I have experience in since I have my dash cam connected to my fuse box. Quick question...the 10amp, what fuse did you use??? How long did this take and I wanted to install a USb and a Extra cigarette port..can instill use the fusebox method on the USB port??

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out!

[@chantellrich9910]

DoItYourselfDad I'm pretty sure they were asking a question. Hence, the question mark.

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

Thanks for making this vid. I always forget Which is positive and ground. That and I want to add more 12 volt sockets to my truck lol

[@wolvoman1]

Invest in a 1''.1/8th hole cutter, make it easier and quicker.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Absolutely!

[@andres99house]

Na

[@ShawnKirk007]

Just so I'm clear... you tapped the actual Ignition fuse? I understand the benefit of knowing the sockets are off when the car is off, but I never thought of tapping the ignition fuse because I was worried it may have some negative impact on the actual ignition if the socket fuse blows.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

If you're using an add-a-fuse, there isn't any change of blowing the ignition fuse.

[@mitxchellmitxchell6564]

thank you this is very helpful. I'm actually going to do this project to my vehicle. thank you.!!!!

[@tyyoung4104]

Thankyou for this video; it's great, however, I'm assuming that it was the positive line from the socket that you took to the fuse. Where did you run the negative ground?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can run the negative to any part of the body of the car.

[@snookerthedog9935]

Really good video! Thanks from sunny Lancashire. UK

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks!

[@DerekTJ]

Easy does it huh! Quick question: is it not necessary to have separate fuses for each outlet?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

No, not necessary.

[@Death_Labs]

If I wanted mine to stay hot all the time would I find a fuse that is hot all the time?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes.

[@VolvoSuomi]

Nice video, really easy instructions! :) How do you know which way the fuses are suppose to be in that add-a-fuse? :)

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Fuses can be put in either direction.

[@ricardorodriguez2039]

I just got a 1993 Ford Escort and I needed more ports loke these. This video was super helpful

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! I’ve got a few more budget car maintenance and modification videos in the way!

[@MulletHead87]

Thank you! Steering has a little play and the back window needs a little Jimmy to go back up sometimes. Everything is original except the 350 they put in to haul a boat so things need to be greased UP!

[@northofknowhere130]

I was considering installing extra 12v sockets into the storage compartment in my center console. Would the process be similar?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yup, exactly the same.

[@northofknowhere130]

@@DoItYourselfDad Thank you for the reply.

[@noniallen2119]

still as good as, four years later ;)

[@johnlarson6459]

Would like to add a two or three hundred watt windshield defroster (cold climate and a diesel engine). I know it needs to be connected directly to the battery (and the engine running), but what gauge wire and what size fuse do I need for that size heater, and what kind of "receptacle" do I need to prevent overheating of the parts? Thank you in advance for your assistance! PS: Like some one else said, I was less than a minute into your vid and I hit subscribe! Again, Thank You!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I would think on a defroster like that you would want to wire it directly to the battery through a relay using something around 16ga wire.

[@silvercommander]

10A fuse is powerful enough?

[@CristianoRonaldo-wt4oj]

Do you know how to install this on a light aircraft? It's probably not that different or difficult

[@the5seasons947]

thanks i feel 1000% more confident now!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! Best of luck!

[@terrymott4078]

Hi, your jumper fused wire was spliced into something else on a red wire before reaching the positive wire from the sockets. What was that connected to. ?? Is that needed to do this job as you didn’t mention it. Thanks 👍🏼

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It's providing power to my backup camera's monitor, you don't need to worry about it for this installation.

[@Nelsonfamily7519]

Hi. Great video. Was it necessary to install the square plate around the 2 sockets? Thanks.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Honestly I hadn’t thought about it but no, I don’t think the plate is necessary.

[@RedDragonProtection]

I would have put the plate behind for a cleaner look but still have the extra support.

[@ChipJohnson]

I guess in this case it ultimately doesn't matter, but why the hell were you using black wire for both power and ground?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I ran out of red and wanted to get the job done….

[@BusyBeeInspector]

Electricity is color blind

[@FarmerJohns_Deere]

Why not it don’t matter he’s gonna know

[@UnknownMe321]

Honestly next owner gonna be like let me cut this black wire and boom fuse out 😮 wtf?

[@Widderic]

Nice vid. I'm trying to install a cig lighter.

[@CantStopTheMusic1080]

I am wondering what is the other red wire coming out from the out of fuse line? I'm not sure what that was at 7:32.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It runs my backup camera.

[@CantStopTheMusic1080]

@@DoItYourselfDad thank you 🙏🏼

[@mitchellandrachelm5700]

awesome i found a video for my dad mitchell so he can understand what i want him to install in my x trail * one socket * dual usb thank you for this D I Y D rachel from queensland australia

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awsome! Glad we could help!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

@OneOfKind Leo I suppose you could, but you risk overloading that fuse.

[@lesh21]

Where’d the positive cable with the zip tie go?

[@riley4073]

Crimped with the positive of the charger at 7:40

[@ALSILVERU2]

I appreciate thos video but for soneone with no skill i really needed to see steps left out of your video to feel 100% confident but you have me at 90. I read comments to help fill some of those gaps but still troubled. If you make a thourough video plz let me know. My 3 12v sockets are not working and I need to install intending not to make contact with the originals.. just have my new self installed 2ndaries to charge gadgets as I drive.

[@poblano420]

So do you even need to add the extra circuit if you're not connecting a backup camera?

[@Kai88988]

i saw they have 12v sockets that connect right to the battery, and since my battery is under my trunk space and it's easy to run wire to the front from there in my Audi TT it sounds perfect. but my question is, is it safe to do that? seems almost to good to be true

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It is safe, but you definitely want an inline fuse. Also be aware, the socket will be live all the time, so if you leave anything plugged in, it will kill your battery.

[@brandoncagley1137]

What gauge wire??? What size fuze???

[@elizziahgarcia1975]

Those r connectors such as butt connectors, female open end, male, ext. but dig the vid new tips and tricks for the shop

[@Mastock1970]

Great video and information! Thanks

[@jackd2083]

Unless you need the extra outlets you could just rewire the existing sockets too Edit: you could also swipe one of the existing sockets to usb style outlet.

[@leewilliams7443]

Why do you think he added extra sockets ya because he needed extra sockets

[@carlos52321]

3socketsisbetterthan0

[@kirka127]

I would also use shrink tube in the crimps. just my 2 cents.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I would agree on exterior connections.

[@duncansq47]

I need to try this on my chexy express

[@aensign86]

I got a 2004 Chevy avalanche and what spot in my fuse box would be the best one to use an add a fuse

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I would try tapping the acc fuse.

[@catherinewillie9275]

what size wire you use

[@johnjordan4716]

Excellent. Thanks

[@kornshifter]

how can you figure out which systems you can add a circuit to in the fuse box?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Use a multimeter to figure out which circuit is hot.

[@GilbertLigues]

That was great instructions

[@KT-fm9kx]

Very useful, thank you!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You’re very welcome!

[@MikeyDunksMusic]

Very cool. Thanks man.

[@OhKeiLife]

Do you need a relay?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Not for this amperage.

[@haciendadad]

Good video!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thank you!

[@marsbase3729]

Awesome, very helpful! 👍😎👍

[@SHAKILANET]

using what drill bits to make a hole in minutes 2:55 ?

[@dad2dabone228]

I want to have 4 separate dual usb ports installed in my van. Can I splice them all together using the one connection to the fuse box?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes, you can definitely run them in parallel and run them to one fuse.

[@dad2dabone228]

@@DoItYourselfDad Thanks for answering. I have one more question. I have a 4 pin trailer harness installed in my van, can I just splice into that as my power supply? I don't plan on towing anything.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes, that should work as well. Just make sure your running the correct sizes fuses for the sockets.

[@thegrumpybusinessman3400]

What tool is that? Will it go through thin fibre glass?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It’s a rotary tool, it Will definitely go through fiberglass, metal too. If you’re cutting through fiberglass you’re going to wanna wear some sort of a facemask to keep the fibers out of your lungs.

[@thegrumpybusinessman3400]

@@DoItYourselfDad thanks. What blade did you use in the tool?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

@@thegrumpybusinessman3400 Im using a side cut bit

[@tjb19861124]

We have the same truck this is awesome thanks!!!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Great trucks!

[@tjb19861124]

Yeah just bought it 2 months ago

[@PhoenixBeI]

THANK YOU!!

[@jeepcommando]

what kind of dremel bit did you use in this video?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It’s a side cut bit, sometimes they’re called a square end mill bit

[@CameronDC-Grimes]

Hey does the add a fuse need to be 15A since the 12V cig lighter on my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is F26 that says 15A. Also do you simply just use the "add a fuse" with two 10A/15A fuses in it and connect only to the fuse box to the 12V sockets? You don't have to have the "add a fuse" wire going to the battery or anything right? Can you add links to all the parts needed from crimper, wire connectors, add a fuse wire, and the wires needed for this, how about that dual 12V socket mount kit? I'm not aware what those tiny connectors that go to the back of the 12V sockets on -/+ terminals are called. My 12V Car socket is not working in my Jeep WJ and was covered up with a panel, so I need to install a couple 12V plugs in the Jeep. Wanting to charge phones, power dash cam kit and be able to use 12V tire Inflator as well as drills, angel grinder & other tools I need on the side of the road. Maybe a small fridge.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

It really should be a 15a, you could go smaller, but not larger. With the add a fuse you do not have to connect to the battery or anything else, they're really easy to use.

[@CameronDC-Grimes]

@@DoItYourselfDad what size guage do you recommend for dash outlets connected to under steering wheel fuse junction box? I have to get a fuse holder/add a fuse at the specific guage. Also what kind of wire should I use: OFC(Oxygen Free Copper) or CCA(Copper Clad Aluminum) I've been told OFC/Tinned Copper is best with stranded but not to many strands. But I only have CCA 16 guage/AWG and add a fuse 16 guage (unknown wire type) would that be safe for USB3.0/PD/12V outlets?

[@forgaisa1590]

Helpful

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

You did a great job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@davidhall6452]

doesn't that mean it's an incomplete circuit if your neutral wire is also your earth?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

This is DC current, not AC.

[@Rabiiid]

So by this logic i think i might first try to add another socket directly wired from the already existing socket into an extended out of sight view for my backup cam since im already gonna be digging inside the the stereo when i replace it with a tablet style stereo in my car

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can definitely do this as well

[@franciscomtirado97]

Gr8 info

[@pokefire6299]

What do I do if I don't have a spare spot to put my fuse at a fuse box?

[@mitxchellmitxchell6564]

i would like to add 3 in a row instead of 2 but my unit it comes with 3 hot and 2 negative cables with each fuse able do you connect all together or what

[@DoItYourselfDad]

He would connect all the hot side, and all the ground sides together

[@earthenergyhex]

very cool

[@MulletHead87]

1985 GMC JIMMY SIERRA CLASSIC I2v project in my future!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Those Jimmy’s are awesome trucks!

[@anjum-432]

Sir where would we connect the negatives?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You connect them to ground, so any metal part of the cars body.

[@xrated_jizzle8918]

What exactly are you wiring the positive lead and crimping to. Lost me there.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Wiring it to an ass-a-fuse. Using a fist that is only hot when the car is on.

[@blackpanda5989]

How do you know what fuses go off the ignition?

[@blacksongoku312]

Check each free spot with a voltmeter

[@modvs1]

Do you need to disconnect yr battery?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

If you’re connecting to a switched circuit, no.

[@zidliym9702]

Good vid, clear explanation. Thxx

[@davidamos4834]

very helpful brother thank you! 👍

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks! Glad we could help!

[@samphoenix1623]

thank you

[@teddy5222]

Do you still have to run a ground if you link into fuse box?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Yes

[@broomhairdontcare7430]

what kind of wire please??

[@justadudedudin]

I’m still confused. I get the concept and purpose of a grounding wire, but how did you actually ground it? Just drilled a screw through the end of the negative wire or some shit? Lol

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Crimp a round terminal connector on the end of it and screw it into any grounded metal part of the vehicle

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

The only thing you forgot was to explain were you attach the ground wire?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can attach it to any metal part of the car/truck body.

[@mac11380]

Dude! that dremel sounds like a sadistic dentists tool!

[@TheWay-up777]

Drives me crazy that sound 😅

[@hungkiet7535]

How do I know what fuse to wire?