Adding dedicated battery for graphs, what switch have you added to control it?

[241]

Add a dedicated battery to my Z520 to run the graphs, 2 at console and 2 at bow plus livescope. Do you install a switch type breaker in the battery compartment or something else?

[CatFan]

That is one possibility and may be the simplest if you already have switches there you turn on and off. One issue is that breakers that are rated as switches tend to be larger than you'd need and you might need to up-size the wire to be able to use one. You can also fuse or breaker in the battery compartment and use an accessory switch at the console if you'd prefer control from there.

[Mark Wendler]

I am using one of theses relays in conjunction with one of the accessory switches on the my keypad. It's way overkill, but I feel that there won't be any voltage drop with it.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...WN6HRL8BC&th=1

[old4runner]

This style works well and used by a few manufactures on electronics. Put in the rear and easy switch off when you plug in the charger. Just get the right amperage.

[241]

This looks like a great option. Thanks

[Sirius Rich]

This is the on/off switch I use to feed power to my console and bow electronics with two separate feeds. Installed in the battery compartment.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[RazorCat]

This is how I rigged my electronics to the 125ah start battery. BEP 701S mini switch. I chose the 4 way because the terminals are smaller (5/16”) and better suited for 8awg wire terminals. The 701 I installed a Blue Sea battery post mounted 30a fuse. https://www.hodgesmarine.com/blu5191...All%20Products
This will enable me to add a dedicated electronics battery when after removing the oil tank in a year or two.
Just move the COM wire on the switch.
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[Bluzharp]

Blue Sea 5511e. Switches cranking and electronics batteries on/off at the same time, still keeping them separated. Can combine for jump starting if needed. It's pretty big though.

[KandKKustomz]

Battery disconnect on/ off switch we have them available $25.00. We also sell the 18 inch positive battery wire that goes from switch to battery positive, marine grade tinned copper 6GA with the proper ring terminal ends $10.00. Each unit should be fused individually so no need for a breaker.