Master Power Cutoff

  • holstc
    Posts: 124
    April 25, 2019 at 7:53 am #1852886

    Years ago I had a boat fire related to a foot trim switch being turned on by a cooler that slid. Long story short I installed a master power cutoff switch to the battery.

    I would like to do this to my 24v trolling motor setup.

    Question:
    I have the two trolling motor batteries in series. I also have a three bank charger and each battery has it’s own charging lead.

    Where do I install the master switch in the battery series such that all power is cutoff to both the trolling motor and the charger (I know it’s not supposed to draw)? Do I need more one for this?

    Thx!

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16658
    April 25, 2019 at 7:56 am #1852887

    Is the goal to prevent the trolling motor from running? If so just unplug it after each use.

    holstc
    Posts: 124
    April 25, 2019 at 8:00 am #1852889

    I currently do that. More piece of mind given the fire I had years ago.

    ClownColor
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    The Back 40
    Posts: 1955
    April 25, 2019 at 8:19 am #1852897

    I use something as simple as this. It’s pretty straight forward on how you connect it.

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