Alright guys I have proceeded with the install, but have run into a problem. Here is what I have done so far, so hopefully someone can shed some light on what I have done wrong.
What I am trying to do is install my humminbird ethernet so I can network all 3 units and my trolling motor. I am only hooking power up to the ethernet at this point, but later (once I work out the bugs I will connect all three units to the fuse block).
THE PROBLEM - When I turn on my batter switch
the power of my dash humminbird unit turns off and the 40 amp inline fuse (from battery to switch) blows every time.
Here is my set up -
I have 10 AWG marine wire wired to the battery. The positive wire has a 40 amp inline fuse
in it. Then both my positive / negative wires go to the switch with end terminals. Then I have a new positive / negative wire with end terminals wired to the switch and then I run those wires to the fuseblock
. I have negative going into the top and positive going into the bottom. Then I have my ethernet power connected to the top negative screw on the right and the positive connected to the bottom right screw.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Like I said earlier, I am a rookie....