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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.
Why do you have to disconnect the tm ?
1st) The MK PD V2 stays on all the time if connected and draws powerQuote:
Originally Posted by Uncle BS
2nd) I was told it was not good for the electroincs in the MK PD V2
:confused:
cabelas sell a quick connect for that reason its red
I found those but they looked cheap to me. Have you used them???Quote:
Originally Posted by roach46
These work great
http://www.basspro.com/Marinco®-Conn.../23099/-709764
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill
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 :confused:
the one I have are real heavy look at item # 1K-011811
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
I believe MK has the same "adapter" for their connector for 6ga. Probably same connector, with markup.
That's the ones. Did you solder yours in, a few bad reviews on getting them to hold. I have a crimper for that size lug would that work better??Quote:
Originally Posted by roach46
#8 will carry the same amperage as #6, in a short run... If it is gonna be #8 from the plug to the TM whats it matter what size the plug is. It is only a few inches long.
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Originally Posted by BlackWidow;1488323[B
:confused: I said the same thing a year ago, and just about got shoot RoflRoflRofl
That is what I did, Ran 6 from back to front of boat. Used copper crimp to join with 12in of #8 then soldered. Hooked 8 to plug. No problems. In a run that short you are not going to see any drop on a troling motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackWidow
I don't think so ! It don't add up. Your going to lose some.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray