Attention boat wiring gurus…

  • Craig Sery
    Bloomington, MN
    Posts: 1204
    April 30, 2021 at 12:33 pm #2033764

    I’m adding a second network station to my console, I would like units on same switch. Is there any risk of just twisting two power cables together then crimping a single spade connector to them

    munchy
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    Posts: 4931
    April 30, 2021 at 12:38 pm #2033769

    If your switched fuse is sized for a single unit then you may start blowing fuses. And “just installing a bigger fuse” is a bad idea. I’d up-size the switched fuse then add the appropriate sized fuses in line coming off the terminal going to each unit.

    Craig Sery
    Bloomington, MN
    Posts: 1204
    April 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm #2033860

    One more question…do I hook positive up to positive in or positive out on rocker switch

    supercat
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 1332
    May 1, 2021 at 11:29 am #2033978

    Should be positive out that should be the switched power. Can always test with a meter.

    Craig Sery
    Bloomington, MN
    Posts: 1204
    May 1, 2021 at 5:57 pm #2034033

    Thanks for advice, got it all working

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