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New 14foot Jon Boat owner. Need assistance on basic setup.
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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 457139" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>Depends, some are DPDT, both power and ground run through the switch (run your component wires directly to the switch, + and -). Others are not, only the power wire is switched, in which case you will need to use a common ground, typically a bus bar. A lighted DPDT switch will have 6 terminals, lighted SPST will have 3. </p><p></p><p>It would be smart to run a main inline fuse as close to the battery as possible, and inline fuses for each component after the switch panel as well. Some switch panels already include the fuses, some don't.</p><p></p><p>I order bulk packs of connectors on ebay as well, buying them locally is outrageously expensive. Crimp type with shrinkable tubing are the best.</p><p></p><p>I don't see it necessary to connect your sonar to a switch, as it will still need to be powered on manually. All of mine are direct connected, they all include fuses, no problem there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 457139, member: 22613"] Depends, some are DPDT, both power and ground run through the switch (run your component wires directly to the switch, + and -). Others are not, only the power wire is switched, in which case you will need to use a common ground, typically a bus bar. A lighted DPDT switch will have 6 terminals, lighted SPST will have 3. It would be smart to run a main inline fuse as close to the battery as possible, and inline fuses for each component after the switch panel as well. Some switch panels already include the fuses, some don't. I order bulk packs of connectors on ebay as well, buying them locally is outrageously expensive. Crimp type with shrinkable tubing are the best. I don't see it necessary to connect your sonar to a switch, as it will still need to be powered on manually. All of mine are direct connected, they all include fuses, no problem there. [/QUOTE]
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