Lowrance HDS5 question? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

boxturtle · 08-30-2012, 09:51 AM

How do you guys do the wiring to power supply? I look at the wires and there is a rainbow! Do you just use the red and black and tape up the rest? Secondly does the system need an antenna? lastly what mounts do you guys use for it?

Deefeesha · 08-30-2012, 10:41 AM

Yup, just the red & black for power. Cap off the others--unless you have accessories. Then the transducer has its own plug.

I use the RAM mount.

lowprofile · 08-30-2012, 10:54 AM

Don't forget a fuse.

boxturtle · 08-30-2012, 11:02 AM

yups got the fuse! So do i need a separate gps receiver antenna? what type of ram mount you guys using pics please! thanks

Deefeesha · 08-30-2012, 12:24 PM

Yes, fuse too.

This:

boxturtle · 08-30-2012, 12:27 PM

thanks a bunch

mtnbykr2 · 08-30-2012, 02:41 PM

Imo,
adding a fuse is just one more spot for corrosion and open circuits, in the kayak environment the internal circuit protection is ample, it also has an internal gps antenna

Deefeesha · 08-30-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Imo,
adding a fuse is just one more spot for corrosion and open circuits, in the kayak environment the internal circuit protection is ample, it also has an internal gps antenna

If I can remember correctly, I think there was a sticker/tag on the cable saying the fuse must be installed in order to be covered by manufacturer warranty.

StinkyMatt · 08-30-2012, 05:18 PM

I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.

mtnbykr2 · 08-30-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.

That's funny I know a weird guy who does not and has not run a fuse on any of the 5 different meters, HB and Lowrance, he has had, and he has sent them in for repair "under warranty" with no trouble...and not due to fuse or no fuse...

mtnbykr2 · 08-30-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

If I can remember correctly, I think there was a sticker/tag on the cable saying the fuse must be installed in order to be covered by manufacturer warranty.

Ok "Kenny"...I removed the tag off of my mattress too...lol....

steveooo · 08-30-2012, 06:58 PM

OEX has waterproof inline fuses. They have the nice kind, that are truly waterproof and wont corrode, not the cheap inline fuses that typically come with the fishfinders.

Deefeesha · 08-30-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Ok "Kenny"...I removed the tag off of my mattress too...lol....

Expect the mattress police!

Btw, the law doesn't apply once you wet your bed, so you're safe.

08-30-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Yes, fuse too.

This:

It's not this one, its this one... for the HDS

jorluivil · 08-31-2012, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.

I agree with ^^^^him^^^ I would follow his advice or continue to follow him when he says we're almost there.

mtnbykr2 · 08-31-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Expect the mattress police!

Btw, the law doesn't apply once you wet your bed, so you're safe.

Oh good, I was worried...lol

08-30-2012, 09:51 AM	#1
boxturtle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 291	Lowrance HDS5 question? How do you guys do the wiring to power supply? I look at the wires and there is a rainbow! Do you just use the red and black and tape up the rest? Secondly does the system need an antenna? lastly what mounts do you guys use for it?

08-30-2012, 10:54 AM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Don't forget a fuse. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-30-2012, 02:41 PM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Imo, adding a fuse is just one more spot for corrosion and open circuits, in the kayak environment the internal circuit protection is ample, it also has an internal gps antenna __________________

08-30-2012, 10:41 AM	#2
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Yup, just the red & black for power. Cap off the others--unless you have accessories. Then the transducer has its own plug. I use the RAM mount.

08-30-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
boxturtle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 291	yups got the fuse! So do i need a separate gps receiver antenna? what type of ram mount you guys using pics please! thanks

08-30-2012, 12:24 PM	#5
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Yes, fuse too. This:

08-30-2012, 12:27 PM	#6
boxturtle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 291	thanks a bunch

08-30-2012, 05:18 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet. That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.

08-30-2012, 06:58 PM	#12
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	OEX has waterproof inline fuses. They have the nice kind, that are truly waterproof and wont corrode, not the cheap inline fuses that typically come with the fishfinders.