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Offline Carl!

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is it ok to have boost gauge and bora vents both running off dimmer switch power
« on: 15 February 2014, 16:10 »
just before I attempt to finish bora vents off (only taken me all day) is this ok?! if not how do I work round it!
« Last Edit: 16 February 2014, 08:41 by Carl! »
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Offline Nino

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Re: is it ok to have boost gauge and bora vents bith running off dimmer switch power
« Reply #1 on: 15 February 2014, 16:14 »
Yes I run mine like this.
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Offline Carl!

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Re: is it ok to have boost gauge and bora vents bith running off dimmer switch power
« Reply #2 on: 15 February 2014, 16:27 »
Second question, how have you done it?

The boost gauge is currently wired in with a scotch lock although I have read that these aren't ideal.
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Re: is it ok to have boost gauge and bora vents bith running off dimmer switch power
« Reply #3 on: 15 February 2014, 17:13 »
Mine was scotched lock and i had no problems

Just make sure the connection is nice and tight
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Offline GTi_James

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Re: is it ok to have boost gauge and bora vents bith running off dimmer switch power
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2014, 23:19 »
get some splicers from ebay, easiest neatest way of doing it imho and as Nino says its fine with the dimmer
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