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The charger is mounted on top of the battery box, & travels with the "Power System." This way you can run your mount & charge the battery at the same time if you have AC power.
Power cable from charger to battery box.
Rear view showing hinges
Close up of the two cigarette lighter style sockets - protected from moisture by being under handle.
Power Switch is lighted.
View of inside showing 15A fuse & dressed wires.
Detail of positive terminal & 15A fuse.
12V DC power cable is clamped to lid for strain relief & to provide a means of controlling how it lays when the hinged lid is closed.
Note:
1. I put a pigtails (both +ve & -ve) on the sockets for easy expansion. If I add more sockets I'll still add another pigtail for future expansion.
View of inside showing 15A fuse & dressed wires.
12V DC power cable is clamped to lid for strain relief & to provide a means of controlling how it lays when the hinged lid is closed.
This is the Parts List for the Battery Power Supply I built that we discussed at the DIY SIG on 30 Jan 2011.