06-12-2010, 07:28 AM
Looks like another good setup, TD.
Agree with you on the wiring jobs, but burning your motor or finder is not the worst that can happen. A short circuit on board due to incorrect wiring or something metallic crossing the posts could be quite nasty. Fire on board in confined quarters or branding from red hot wiring can happen in a few seconds. The lead battery will head for the bottom if enough floatation is lost due to melting/fire puncture and it may take what/who is left with it in a matter of seconds.
Does your storage area where you have placed batteries stay dry? Is there any model of "V" tube where water doesn't sit in the bottom of the storage area? Maybe your bumpers are keeping water out, or at least reducing the amount of water in the storage area....
I don't much like having a wet storage behind me. Wonder if anyone has rigged a meshed platform, or figured something to keep your snacks dry....
Thanks,
Pon
[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Right you are. My bad. I have not done anything like that since the OLDEN DAYS when I rigged my first old Humminbird flasher up to two 6 volt lantern batteries. That was a series hookup so I could get 12 volts. Wasn't thinking.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Obviously, anybody considering fancy wiring jobs should know what they are doing or consult an expert before hooking it up to their motor. Having and using a voltage tester is another bit of insurance to make sure you have it right.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I will edit my previous post.[/#0000ff]
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Agree with you on the wiring jobs, but burning your motor or finder is not the worst that can happen. A short circuit on board due to incorrect wiring or something metallic crossing the posts could be quite nasty. Fire on board in confined quarters or branding from red hot wiring can happen in a few seconds. The lead battery will head for the bottom if enough floatation is lost due to melting/fire puncture and it may take what/who is left with it in a matter of seconds.
Does your storage area where you have placed batteries stay dry? Is there any model of "V" tube where water doesn't sit in the bottom of the storage area? Maybe your bumpers are keeping water out, or at least reducing the amount of water in the storage area....
I don't much like having a wet storage behind me. Wonder if anyone has rigged a meshed platform, or figured something to keep your snacks dry....
Thanks,
Pon
[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Right you are. My bad. I have not done anything like that since the OLDEN DAYS when I rigged my first old Humminbird flasher up to two 6 volt lantern batteries. That was a series hookup so I could get 12 volts. Wasn't thinking.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Obviously, anybody considering fancy wiring jobs should know what they are doing or consult an expert before hooking it up to their motor. Having and using a voltage tester is another bit of insurance to make sure you have it right.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I will edit my previous post.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Thanks for catching that.[/#0000ff][/quote]
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