Can I wire apielle latch switch direct to 360 or add relay?

[Jetch114]

Hi. Per suggestions I’ve read I ordered an waterproof apielle on/off switch for my mega 360. Can I wire it directly to the 360 or do I need to add some sort of a relay. In my mind i feel like I can go direct without issues but want to confirm with those in the know so I do t burn anything up. Thank you for your help.

[Wayne P.]

Hi. Per suggestions I’ve read I ordered an waterproof apielle on/off switch for my mega 360. Can I wire it directly to the 360 or do I need to add some sort of a relay. In my mind i feel like I can go direct without issues but want to confirm with those in the know so I do t burn anything up. Thank you for your help.

Looks like it is rated for 5 amps so it certainly can handle the load.
I am using the similar Oznium switch for that purpose. I have the blue one for MEGA 360, green one for the Minnkota Heading Sensor, and Amber for the MEGA LIVE.

[SLYDoggie]

I use separate Apiele switches for my Mega 360 and Mega Live. I'm not really sure what you mean by adding a relay but you do still need a fuse. In my case, I have a dedicated fuse block for my fishing electronics which is connected to the battery via 10 gauge +/- wires. I have the Apiele switch between the fuse block and the Mega 360.

[Jetch114]

Thanks fellas. I’ll add an inline fuse and call it good. Hope winter comes and goes in a timely manner! Can’t wait to try my new 360. Not something I really needed as I’m pretty effective with side imaging but I bet I put a few more fish in the boat next year. :) I’ll have fun trying if nothing else.

[Jetch114]

Also wanted to confirm that I basically want to shit the mega 360 off whenever it’s not in the water.? As in when I’m moving from spot to spot.

[G48]

M360 has a wet switch that will turn off pinging when not in the water...so no need to power it down when moving between spots.

[SLYDoggie]

Only need to power it down when not being used for a while. The unit uses a small amount of power "watching" for the wet switch to be activated when out of the water. Shutting off the power will prevent battery drain over time.

[Arizona Angler]

it can be installed befor or after the fuse..just a FYI