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  1. 03-22-2022, 06:02 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by speckfinder View Post
    This, it is best that electronics are connected directly to battery with their own heavy gauge wire, most recommend at least 10 gauge.

    As an example, run a pair of 10 ga to console connected to a fuse block, connect units to fuse block, then a separate pair to bow to a fuse block.

    Be sure to fuse the 10 ga positive wires at the battery, 30 amp max, then each unit must be fused appropriately.
    I failed to note to connect electronics to cranking battery, not TM battery.
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    Im not really sure what those wires are for because I had everything prepped and installed from manufacturer and dealer when I ordered boat a yr ago....i agree that needs to be fused on cranking battery and I think it is by looking at setup. I appreciate the info and if I have to get back into this will dive deeper into each specifically

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    I’m a huge fan of the Blue Sea products for bus bars, breaker panels, and switchable trolling motor breakers. I had a similar rats nest behind my bow access panel and I cleaned up all of my accessory and lighting connections with this bus bar. Then I pulled fused #10 wire to the cranking battery for my bow unit.
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    Yes, Blue Sea bus bars are great.
    I always prefer to fuse as close to the power source as possible, greatly reduces the amount of wiring that may get melted - "Just in case".
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah View Post
    Yes, Blue Sea bus bars are great.
    I always prefer to fuse as close to the power source as possible, greatly reduces the amount of wiring that may get melted - "Just in case".
    Fusing as close as possible is the best practice for sure.
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    I have seen long, tucked away bunches of wires that melted together in a mess that could have easily been avoided.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah View Post
    I have seen long, tucked away bunches of wires that melted together in a mess that could have easily been avoided.
    I have as well
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