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Old Apr 16th, 2005, 09:56 PM
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England Ignition Power Tap - HELP

Does anyone know how I can get a Littelfuse ADD-A-CIRCUIT fuse holder in the UK? They are available from www.partsexpress.com in the USA, but their minimum overseas shipping order is $100, this small, but brilliant item, merely costs $6.95.

I would like to add an 'Ignition Power Tap' to my Hyper Blue MCS for my IPAQ Tom Tom Navigation and Seidio power mount, but don't want to use the aux. power socket. I prefer to use this for my mobile phone.

Any ideas, help, etc. If the item could be purchased on my behalf, I would be happy to purchase from a third party...

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Old Apr 16th, 2005, 10:18 PM
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How quick is the shipping to FL ? My dad lives just north of daytona beach and my family is currently visiting, due to come back quite soon. Ive had my family bring some items back and sent them to members before now. PM me for details as this is very dependant on when my family are over and come back !

Alternatively you can always hard wire in a 4->1 cig converter like I have done. quite cheap from halfords / anywhere and quick to splice.
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Old Apr 16th, 2005, 10:25 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by RAP
Does anyone know how I can get a Littelfuse ADD-A-CIRCUIT fuse holder in the UK? They are available from www.partsexpress.com in the USA, but their minimum overseas shipping order is $100, this small, but brilliant item, merely costs $6.95.

I would like to add an 'Ignition Power Tap' to my Hyper Blue MCS for my IPAQ Tom Tom Navigation and Seidio power mount, but don't want to use the aux. power socket. I prefer to use this for my mobile phone.

Any ideas, help, etc. If the item could be purchased on my behalf, I would be happy to purchase from a third party...

Thanks in advance.

RAP

Mikeythemini has a great harness that adds to the back of the radio and you get switched power and full time power. I use it to run my IPAQ TomTom, my ice-link and my valentine one radar detector.
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I live about 15 minutes from Parts Express, in Dayton, Ohio.

If you want, I can swing by there sometime and pick up whatever you want and ship it to you (I'm at the shipping place quite a bit anyway). I would only expect to be reimbursed for item cost, shipping, and any incurred fees (Paypal or whatever).

Let me know!
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Old Apr 17th, 2005, 10:30 PM
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Thanks Guys, but I must have an easy to fit and easy to undo solution. This will allow me to remove the power tap easily whenever the MCS needs a service or repair. Some dealers frown upon user fiitted items and in some cases this could invalidate or cause problems with the warranty.

However, looks like KPTech is the easiest to pick up and send the items to me. I'll e-mail my details to you. Thanks, and thanks to you all for your help, it's much appreciated, also thanks to Mini_Blake, but I doubt if Parts Express could get the parts to your Dad/family in time for their return.

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Your auto stores don't carry them or do you have Radio Shack?
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However, looks like KPTech is the easiest to pick up and send the items to me.

Items have been purchased and are already in the mail! Please let me know when you get them.
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