Can you remote locate a battery?

Discussion in 'Power it up with Electronics' started by 8loco, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. Dec 12, 2012 #1
    8loco

    8loco Well-Known Member

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    My cranking and bilge battery is currently located in the back of my boat. Is it possible to move the battery to the front of the boat and then run wiring to the back of the to a positive and negative post and then on to my switches?
     
    8loco, Dec 12, 2012
    8loco, Dec 12, 2012
  3. Dec 12, 2012 #2
    Brett

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    Sure, just have to calculate wire gauge needed
    based on total round trip length and the amperage
    needed to power all the equipment..

    on line calculator for dc

    http://www.solar-wind.co.uk/cable-sizing-DC-cables.html
     
    Brett, Dec 12, 2012
    Brett, Dec 12, 2012

  5. Dec 12, 2012 #3
    8loco

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    Great. I could really use the space in the back and balance the boat a little bit better. How do figure the amps?
     
    8loco, Dec 12, 2012
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  6. Dec 12, 2012 #4
    Brett

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    Read the specs for everything hooked up to the circuit
    add all the max draw amperages together for the circuit total.
     
    Brett, Dec 12, 2012
    Brett, Dec 12, 2012
  7. Dec 13, 2012 #5
    8loco

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    That seems easy enough. One last question. Where would I find a marine style remote terminal? West marine or such?
     
    8loco, Dec 13, 2012
    8loco, Dec 13, 2012
  8. Dec 13, 2012 #6
    Copperhead8

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    Yo 777 Check your PM George
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2012 #7
    hookemdano

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    Had Tom G move mine this spring. The wire is super heavy and goes thru some kind of breaker he mounted as well. I can send some specs and pics later today if you haven't already figured it all out.
     
    hookemdano, Dec 16, 2012
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  10. Dec 16, 2012 #8
    8loco

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    Yeah send me some pics. Pretty sure I'm gonna have a pro do it, but would like to have some input on how it runs.
     
    8loco, Dec 16, 2012
    8loco, Dec 16, 2012
  11. Dec 20, 2012 #9
    Copperhead8

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    Brandon You are welcome to come over to Burnt Store and take another look at my Banshee - both batteries mounted in the front compartment and the charger and starting batt in the "box" Let me know George
     
    Copperhead8, Dec 20, 2012
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  12. Dec 20, 2012 #10
    8loco

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    Hey George. I may do that. I'll wait til we all get through the holidays. I'm gonna call your guy after the new year and have him do my work.
     
    8loco, Dec 20, 2012
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  13. Jan 3, 2013 #11
    SilentHunter

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    you should have a battery switch. it has two posts and should work for your battery.... shouldnt need anything other than the wire and zip ties
     
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    SilentHunter, Jan 3, 2013
  14. Feb 11, 2013 #12
    BigSkyDave

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    What is the point of a battery swith?
     
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  15. Feb 11, 2013 #13
    Dillusion

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    To turn the power to the boat off in case you need to work on something, change a fuse, or keep the boat in the water without causing electrolysis.
     
    Dillusion, Feb 11, 2013
    Dillusion, Feb 11, 2013
  16. Feb 11, 2013 #14
    jms

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    could you explain this to me ?
     
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  17. Feb 11, 2013 #15
    jms

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    battery switch - shuts down power to the boat's systems - except for the auto bilge function

    allways a good move to have a battery switch
     
    jms, Feb 11, 2013
    jms, Feb 11, 2013
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