Likes Likes:  2
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: 12 Aerator for minnows and live well

  1. 02-15-2017, 09:14 AM #1
    JTMavs's Avatar
    JTMavs
    JTMavs is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    1,702
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default 12 Aerator for minnows and live well


    I want to install a 12 v bubble aerator and control it with a switch. What is the best way to wire it so I don't harm anything else. I have 2009 Nitro with an aux. power switch that controls pumps and electronics. Can I go to same fuse panel? What size fuse would be best?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Give a man a fish and feed him for a day.
    Teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-15-2017, 11:38 AM #2
    brush pile
    brush pile is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    south carolina
    Posts
    506
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I did this on my boat. I use a 15 am fuse. I installed a separate toggle switch so I can let them run to and from the lake without running electronics.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-15-2017, 03:16 PM #3
    JTMavs's Avatar
    JTMavs
    JTMavs is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    1,702
    Post Thanks / Like
    Thread Starter

    Default

    I bought a separate switch also. Just hate drilling new holes!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Give a man a fish and feed him for a day.
    Teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-15-2017, 09:04 PM #4
    Marine4life
    Marine4life is offline Crappie Wall Hanger
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Wildwood, Missouri
    Posts
    430
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Not to power an aerator, but I installed these 2 lighted toggle switches to run led lights in my storage compartment and around the gunnels. They were like $5 each at academy. I think they are Shore Marine. Required drilling a 1/2 inch hole and were easy to wire. I had a few empty fuse slots in the factory fuse panel and used them with 3 amp fuses. I think my livewell pump is on a 5 amp but would have to check to make sure. Use whatever size fuse required for your draw. I installed a separate fuse box with independent wiring from the batter to run my electronics so I wouldn't risk any interference.


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    Likes JTMavs LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-15-2017, 11:09 PM #5
    Cray's Avatar
    Cray
    Cray is offline Crappie.com 2019 Man of Year, Supermod & Moderator of the Mechanics Forum * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Byhalia,Mississippi
    Posts
    17,343
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    JT, where you planing on mounting the pump. If it will be easy to access I would run a wire to fuse panel then split wire at the pump and install switch right at pump. No holes to drill. Just make you a small bracket and attach it with mounting screws at the pump.
    Proud Member of Team Geezer
    Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979



    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-16-2017, 07:35 AM #6
    rockmike
    rockmike is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    North Central Arkansas
    Posts
    1,860
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Wired mine to the battery with a switch and inline fuse. This way I can turn everything else off and keep air on my minnows.
    Likes JTMavs LIKED above post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

BACK TO TOP