I have all the parts to put in the blue sea systems 1+2 battery switch, was wondering if anyone else has the blue sea system on a 86 204c and where did you install the switch?. attach pics if you have em. Thanks!
sfc2113 said:What guage wire should I be using for this install pos and Neg Cables?
cdwood said:Remove the storage bins in the aft seats, on the inside wall towards the motorwell you should have a piece of plywood glassed in there. I chose this location because it's pretty dry, acessable and you can drill into it without hurting anything. Or you can drill holes in your transom.
cdwood said:Remove the storage bins in the aft seats, on the inside wall towards the motorwell you should have a piece of plywood glassed in there. I chose this location because it's pretty dry, acessable and you can drill into it without hurting anything. Or you can drill holes in your transom.
sfc2113 said:just so I have this right as far as connection goes and nothing explodes,
will be mounting the switch the inside wall of the starboard aft well under the seat.
I am using #2 awg wire, Black for Neg and Red for POS, With the proper connectors soldered and sealed to the wires. I am setting up the batteries one on each side of the boat in the aft wells uner the seats. (Tight squeez with the oil tank on the port side as well)
Currently my engine cables are on the starboard side aft well.
I will be connecting the two batteries negative cables to each other.
Batt 1 Starboard side + pos connects to batt connector 1 on the switch
Batt 2 Port side + pos Connects to batt connector 2 on the switch
Engine Neg Cable connects to Batt 1 Neg
Boat acessory and bildge pump Neg to Batt 1 Neg.
Engine and acessory and bildge + pos goes to the 3 port or the comon on the switch that ties the 2 POS connections on the batts together or select bat 1 or 2.
here is the switch I will be installing:
http://bluesea.com/files/resources/inst ... ersion.pdf
catch22 said:sfc2113 said:just so I have this right as far as connection goes and nothing explodes,
will be mounting the switch the inside wall of the starboard aft well under the seat.
I am using #2 awg wire, Black for Neg and Red for POS, With the proper connectors soldered and sealed to the wires. I am setting up the batteries one on each side of the boat in the aft wells uner the seats. (Tight squeez with the oil tank on the port side as well)
Currently my engine cables are on the starboard side aft well.
I will be connecting the two batteries negative cables to each other.
Batt 1 Starboard side + pos connects to batt connector 1 on the switch
Batt 2 Port side + pos Connects to batt connector 2 on the switch
Engine Neg Cable connects to Batt 1 Neg
Boat acessory and bildge pump Neg to Batt 1 Neg.
Engine and acessory and bildge + pos goes to the 3 port or the comon on the switch that ties the 2 POS connections on the batts together or select bat 1 or 2.
here is the switch I will be installing:
http://bluesea.com/files/resources/inst ... ersion.pdf
You got it.
When you say "bilge + pos"... I assume you mean the float switch, right?
Clean the existing cable ends and battery terminals, (if they're fouled) with a wire brush and apply a suitable grease to all connections.
Again, I recomend labeling, (permanent marker, tag, etc) the positive cables... below the switch and at each battery. That way anytime in the future, you know whats what.
Some people recomend using ss nuts, instead of the wing nuts, so you can tighten them up more with a wrench or socket. What I do is, use the wing nuts but also include a washer and lock nut. Then tighten them up with chanel locks.