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go buy a cheap add-a-circuit at any auto parts store, then you have a fused and switched circuit. My electric water temp gauge is on the radio fuse which is ignition switched
I think its easier to get power from the stater solenoid. its right next to the fuse box under the hood. let me know if you want more info on this and ill go take some pics.