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redeye
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Initially Posted - 09/22/2010 :  04:03:31  Show Profile
I'm adding a short #8 cable from the positive battery to a Sea Fuse Block with a 100 amp fuse in it, for my main lead to the circuit panel. I don't have any leads to my engine.

Thank's Bruce ( Voyager ) for clearly explaining several plans for wiring for me. It really helps to review the different options.

I'm an hour from my boat so it is one step at a time for me...
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
Standard Rig / Fin Keel
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redeye
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I just noticed they have "Master Marine Consultant" next to my forum name.. OK That is SO Wrong.... I need a variance....
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 :  20:22:14  Show Profile
Ray
One thing to check is whether there may be any chafe points along the short #8 wire. Take care to not allow it to short.

What wire gauge do you have coming from the Sea Fuse Block to the main panel? #8, #10, #12? How long is the wire? About 8-10 feet?

What gauge is your ground lead coming back from the main panel to the battery? It must be approximately 12-15 feet depending on the routing.
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Response Posted - 09/24/2010 :  04:36:57  Show Profile
<< Take care to not allow it to short. >>

I've done that once. Never again.


<<What wire gauge do you have coming from the Sea Fuse Block to the main panel? #8, #10, #12? How long is the wire? About 8-10 feet? >>

#8 I have not inspected the run yet. It is about 6 feet. My guess it is the original wiring.


<< What gauge is your ground lead coming back from the main panel to the battery? It must be approximately 12-15 feet depending on the routing >>

#8 about 6 feet. From Ground buss bar to the battery.

I'm going to inspect that run this weekend when I add the seafuse. As usual, you think you know what any given run is doing, and when you go to inspect it you often find surprises..
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