Is this the fuse block I need?

[BonairII]

My old boat currently has nav lights etc wired straight to the battery....not a single fuse on the entire boat.

I just want a simple solution to wire nav lights, power outlet, fishfinder, bilge pump, led interior lights(future project), and have a few slots open in case I add something in the future.

Will this work for me?

http://www.iboats.com/Screw-Termina...9340092--session_id.645028890--view_id.163743

 

[Bondo]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Ayuh,.... That looks like a Nice 1, that'll work just Fine...

 

[Don S]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

While that one will work, you will also have to get a negative buss bar for all your negative wires, or get the same type of fuse block but with a built in negative buss.
http://www.iboats.com/Screw-Termina...9254344--session_id.672039067--view_id.163741

Here is a better picture showing one without the cover so you can see how it's setup.

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

How do I wire from my battery to the fuse block? Is it just a simple pos/neg wire thing? If so, what gauge wire do I need?

 

[Don S]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Yes, just a pos and neg wire, for that size block, you should use a 30A fuse and 10ga wire for the 2 main runs. The fuse would be near the battery to protect the wiring.

*They also make those fuse panes with only 6 circuits instead of 12.

 

[Piece715]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

I own the model 5026 with cover. The diagram and installation instructions put together well. Haven't attempted the install as Don S can tell ya from my threads its a mess right now but soon to be ironed out. But wanted to comment and give ya the documentation stuff

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Yes, just a pos and neg wire, for that size block, you should use a 30A fuse and 10ga wire for the 2 main runs.
View attachment 139763

Is the 30A fuse something else I need to purchase? Are the "main runs", the pos/negative wires coming from the battery to the fuse block?


It's not as pretty as the Blue Sea version, but will this one be okay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Gang-ATO..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item2a084dc2b6&vxp=mtr

 

[minuteman62-64]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Is the 30A fuse something else I need to purchase? Are the "main runs", the pos/negative wires coming from the battery to the fuse block?

Here's one possibility: http://www.iboats.com/AGU-10-AWG-Wa...6294488--session_id.858174429--view_id.163996

Make sure the wire or connectors on the fuse holder match the gauge of the wire you will be using for our main run (like I didn't w/my first purchase ).

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

$26 for a fuse holder. Yikes.

I'd like to keep the cost to a minimum.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

$26 for a fuse holder. Yikes. I'd like to keep the cost to a minimum.

The holder has 10ga leads and is for the AGU size (3/8 x 1-1/2) fuses, NOT the little 3AG (1/4 x 1-1/2) glass fuses you commonly see.
All the current for the 12 fuses on the fuse block will be passing through this one fuse.
This is the "Master Breaker" so to speak.
A 30 amp fuse holder is likely not one you see everyday.

In this case, attempting to keep "Cost at a Minimum" will be "Keeping Risk at the Maximum."

Time to just bite the bullet!

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

I need to buy just one of these...or 2?

I'm only running nav lights, fishfinder, and possibly led interior lights, and power outlet thru this system....how much danger could there really be?

I'm running my trolling motor straight to a separate battery.

 

[Don S]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

You don't need a $26 fuse holder either. This one comes with 10Ga wire and it's water proof. And you only need one.
http://www.iboats.com/In-line-Fuse-...3878328--session_id.787441995--view_id.164800

 

[sschefer]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

You don't need a $26 fuse holder either. This one comes with 10Ga wire and it's water proof. And you only need one.
http://www.iboats.com/In-line-Fuse-...3878328--session_id.787441995--view_id.164800

You beat me to it. Actually, you don't even need that on a 12v nav light setup, the bulbs will act like a fuse if you ever have a problem.

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Is this fuse block acceptable? http://www.ebay.com/itm/180527940278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Don S]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Fuses are there to protect the wiring, and are located at the beginning of a run, the bulb is at the end of the run, and if that power wire going to the bulb gets shorted, what protects it? It hasn't got to the bulb, or pump or whatever.
That 30A fuse holder does nothing but protect the wiring going to the fuse panel. nothing else.

 

[Don S]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Is this fuse block acceptable? http://www.ebay.com/itm/180527940278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Yes, it also has both. The only reason I mentioned the other Bluesea one is because it's the same kind of panel you posted in the beginning.

 

[BonairII]

Re: Is this the fuse block I need?

Ok. It looks like I'm ready to order what I need. Thanks.