Flipte's question about the battery box and the responses he got made me wonder about circuit breakers. I have 2 batteries in my boat. One for starting and one for the TM. I did the wiring in my boat last weekend (actually my brother did) and I am planning to get the TM wiring done this weekend. I have not included a breaker in either case. The starting battery also has all the other accessories connected to it, lights, finder, etc. They are all connected to a fused buss - except the motor itself which is direct to the battery with no fuse or breaker. Do I need to add a breaker to this group of electrics? And if so, where in the line do I install it?
How about the TM? It is the only thing connected to the deep-cycle battery. It is a MinnKota 55# and I hadn't thought about a breaker. Forgive me for being a dope; I get the need for breakers in a house where overloads are likely. In a boat, with a fixed number of electronic devices (and assuming they have been wired properly including the correct gauge of the wire) why is it used? Auto electrics are fused but I'm not aware of any breakers. Finally, I assume this breaker is a special waterproof one. Where is the best place to buy them?
I am reminded that one good thing about this site is that it is possible to be a dope and ask basic questions without being made to feel like a dope. Thanks in advance everyone!
How about the TM? It is the only thing connected to the deep-cycle battery. It is a MinnKota 55# and I hadn't thought about a breaker. Forgive me for being a dope; I get the need for breakers in a house where overloads are likely. In a boat, with a fixed number of electronic devices (and assuming they have been wired properly including the correct gauge of the wire) why is it used? Auto electrics are fused but I'm not aware of any breakers. Finally, I assume this breaker is a special waterproof one. Where is the best place to buy them?
I am reminded that one good thing about this site is that it is possible to be a dope and ask basic questions without being made to feel like a dope. Thanks in advance everyone!