Solix install

[flipster]

I have a Solix 15 (console) and a Solix 10 (bow) on order for my 2013 Nitro z9. I have been reading the issues some experience with powering their units.

Could someone provide some insight into the best setup to power the units to avoid issues?

Thanks!

[Wayne P.]

Do NOT use the boat's wiring harness or any parts of it.

The best/easiest way is to install a dedicated fuse panel just for the electronics and connect the units to it. Place that panel under the console or in the starboard rod locker.

[flipster]

appreciate the response. 8 or 10 gauge marine wire?

[Wayne P.]

appreciate the response. 8 or 10 gauge marine wire?

10 gauge to the units and 8 gauge to the fuse panel would do well. Probably the console unit power cord can be directly connected to the fuse panel.

[NoZero]

I have a 10" solix at the console and an 898 at the bow. The 10" solix draws 2.5amps, the 898 draws .7 amps. [3.2amps total to fuse box]

I used a blue sea fusebox (6 hot w/ negative bus) for these two units.
- 10 gauge duplex from battery to the fuse box
- short 3' factory harness to the solix form the fuse box (it is 18gauge)
- 14 gauge duplex to the bow for the 898

there are calculators all over the interwebs to help you know what gauge wire to use.

[bobcoy]

Go at least one size larger than the calculator says. It is sized in reference to current carrying ability. Less voltage drop is what gets better with bigger wire. The difference in price is not big.

[foo]

Go at least one size larger than the calculator says. It is sized in reference to current carrying ability. Less voltage drop is what gets better with bigger wire. The difference in price is not big.

Exactly! I have said this a million times but, people love to fight this battle for some reason.