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  1. 04-05-2011, 01:38 PM #1
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    Default Trolling Motor Wiring Question


    You guys using #6 wire from the battery to the TM. What plug and receptacle are ya'll using ??
    Most all I find are for #8 or #10 wire.
    Or better yet what are ya'll using, I need to be able to disconnect the TM from battery when charging and don't want to have to undo the wiring at the battery.
    My old TM was wired with #8, but I installing another battery for the new TM close to the front and have ran #6 due to the 60 amp breaker.
    Thanks for any help.
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    Why do you have to disconnect the tm ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncle BS View Post
    Why do you have to disconnect the tm ?
    1st) The MK PD V2 stays on all the time if connected and draws power
    2nd) I was told it was not good for the electroincs in the MK PD V2

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    cabelas sell a quick connect for that reason its red
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    Quote Originally Posted by roach46 View Post
    cabelas sell a quick connect for that reason its red
    I found those but they looked cheap to me. Have you used them???
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    These work great
    http://www.basspro.com/Marinco®-Conn.../23099/-709764
    and for the 6 gauge wire Marinco 6-Gauge Wire Receptacle Adapter
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill View Post
    These work great
    Marinco ConnectPro Plug/Receptacle Kit
    and for the 6 gauge wire Marinco 6-Gauge Wire Receptacle Adapter
    I looked at those too, but to me if I got to reduce the connection I just defect the reason to use #6 wire. Also that adds an extra connection point with the adapter.
    I'm just trying to get as close as I can to a straight #6 circuit without any size reduction in conductors. Until it gets to the TM leads which are #8 leads and the book calls for a 60 CB
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    the one I have are real heavy look at item # 1K-011811
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    You would think that some bright star would have a 6ga wire marine grade plug/socket on the market by now. Shouldn't havta depend on Won Ton.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cane Pole View Post
    You would think that some bright star would have a 6ga wire marine grade plug/socket on the market by now. Shouldn't havta depend on Won Ton.
    Like the round connectors for the MK TMs, man that a hard cookie to find!
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