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04-08-2014, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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Wiring a fishfinder to a SLA battery
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04-08-2014, 12:47 PM | #2 |
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I have the X-4 Pro, same thing as the X-4 basically. I made a simple wiring harness using inexpensive connectors from Oreilly auto parts, I'm guessing cost around $5. If you use a waterproof box for the battery then you'd need another type of thru-box connector or wire seal. I don't use a waterproof box because, well the battery is already waterproof. I mean why put a plastic box inside of a plastic box? Use dielectric grease on all connections and always use an inline fuse close to the battery. I can post a pic later if you want.
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04-08-2014, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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Do what alanW says. and inline fuse should be on positive side and make sure you get a fuse that matches the Fishfinder's manual. Usually minimum 3amp fuse.
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04-08-2014, 01:34 PM | #4 | |
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04-08-2014, 01:54 PM | #5 | |
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thanks guys
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fortunatly, the FF came with the inline fuse and harness so i just need to figure out the wiring (with the help of your pics alan) |
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04-08-2014, 01:56 PM | #6 | |
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BINGO!!
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04-08-2014, 06:22 PM | #7 |
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Here is my battery box cruise over and ill help u with yours
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04-08-2014, 06:25 PM | #8 |
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04-08-2014, 07:54 PM | #9 |
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I have a real simple setup with an inexpensive wiring "harness" made from auto store parts. Just a couple of connectors and some terminals.
The terminals fit the battery perfectly. Two connectors so I can add lights or run my bait pump if I want, although I run my bait pump off of a different 6v battery. Other end is attached with a fuse to my FF wiring. The connections are soldered and heat shrink tubed. I use dielectric grease on the connectors and after about 1 1/2 years of use there is no sign of corrosion and no voltage loss at the FF. Batteries are strapped to a foam block and strapped inside the yak between scupper posts.
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04-09-2014, 09:47 PM | #10 |
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thanks guys, got it all wired up and working properly. going to post some pics when i get a chance. going to do some fine tuning on the setup once i get it out and see what needs tweaking.
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