Which circuit breaker?

[Av8nBill]

OK, I tried searching and couldn't find this particular question. I am wanting to install a circuit breaker on the battery to my 39# Motorguide trolling motor. I've seen a couple of different types, one for less than $10 and one for more than $40.

The less expensive type: http://www.iboats.com/Circuit-Break...97765428--**********.306516769--view_id.65032

The more expensive type: http://www.iboats.com/185-Series-Th...7765428--**********.306516769--view_id.118215

I would like to be able to get away with the less expensive one, but have never seen a terminal end that would attach a 6 ga. wire to a #10 size screw terminal. Do I need to use the more expensive one and, if so, what size are those terminals? It doesn't say in the description.

Thanks in advance.

 

[wifisher]

Re: Which circuit breaker?

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-Battery-Tubular-Terminals-Package/dp/B001R6GFBE

6 awg to #10 ring terminals

 

[Av8nBill]

Re: Which circuit breaker?

Great, thanks. So I'm guessing the less expensive one is OK for this application. The PO never had one installed, but I'd rather play it safe.

 

[John_S]

Re: Which circuit breaker?

MG recommends a manual reset breaker. It appears to me, that the low cost one is an auto-reset. If you don't have any connector wired in the circuit to disconect the trolling motor, recommend your more expensive option which has disconnect capabilities.

 

[Av8nBill]

Re: Which circuit breaker?

OK, didn't catch that difference in the description. I do have "Anderson"-type connectors installed and they're right next to my seat for easy access, so I'll probably opt for the less expensive one at least for now. Since I've already overspent my budget for this season the higher priced one can wait for the fall, I guess.

Thanks for the responses.