Do you think this will work on a trolling motor? Or any other ideas of a breaker,cutoff switch to kill power?
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Do you think this will work on a trolling motor? Or any other ideas of a breaker,cutoff switch to kill power?
12V DC Car Audio Circuit Breaker Fuse 60Amp 60 Amp | eBay
That will work. I've never seen one like it so keep us posted if you get it. I like the design as it would be easy to connect 6 gauge wires to it.
How many amps does your tm draw?
I have a 50 on it and never tripped it. Its a 12volt PD55. I just want something with a switch built in.
that does not have a "reset switch", you'll have to carry a spare fuse. Get a "resettable" circuit breaker. I got one at the local marine dealer for $10-15, IIRC.
you got a link? check the other thread below and give an opinion on that. This one is resetable thats the blue buttons, can be used as a shutoffQuote:
Originally Posted by jimp
Wilbur, a 55 pound calls for a 60 amp circuit breaker to run for any period of time on 10. Minn kota makes one that has aswtch and is resetable it is similiar to the other one you posted.
Don't think it will work because auto audio are like 14 gauge max. Don't sre how you could connect 6 gauge cable.
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From the specs in the description should work just fine. Them big time audio amps draw a lot of amps it says boots for water proof and resettable. For the cost difference I'd sure try it. If it don't work I'm sure you could find a spot for it on your big truck.
I got one just like it when I bought my I-Pilot earlier this year.It is resettable and easy to install. 60 amps DC is 60 amps DC, whether it is on a boat or a car. Mine works just fine.
SeaRay
Looking at the picture again, it does look like it has a reset button but did not see where it says its a resettable one.
Cabela's: Manual Reset Circuit Breaker
This is very similar to what I've got on my Tracker PT 175 w/ a 55# Terrova with IP, has not tripped yet, but I don't run on 10, I do go up to 8 or 9 at times if I'm going to the other side of a large cove and too lazy to crank up the 60hp. Mine attaches to the battery terminal with a bracket that came with the breaker. If it does trip, I just have to open the storage compartment lid, and push the reset button and continue fishing.
Thats what I have now, but was wanting something I could shut off power to the motor. Its a PD it doesnt kill the power when you stow it. I was lookin at this one too.
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If you PD is not hardwired, then just unplug the power plug up front. That's what I do on my Terrova as a safety precaution.
I dont have a plug upfront its wired direct.
something to consider, I've used this on my boat for years w/o issue
Cabela's: ConnectPro™ Trolling Motor Plug
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Cabela's: Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle
I'm wondering. Can a circuit breaker be used as a power cut-off? I thought that a circuit breaker was "on" until it sensed an overload condition, then tripped. Can you trip it manually?
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Wilbur, you need a way to disconnect when charging the battery, I blew to control boards before talking to Minn kota and finding the problem. I would call and ask what they reccomend.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
The one that Wilbur posted on another thread can be used that way. We used to use them in a higher amp rating on lift gates on our straight trucks. Trip the breaker at battery box as a safety measure. Just reset and good to go. Wilbur post that link over here.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger
It is, its on post #12