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Wildman_grafix 03-11-2013 08:11 PM

Going to be doing the same project on my boat, where is the best place to get breaker panel, SS shore plug, and isolator?

For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t

commandersander 03-11-2013 08:14 PM

Marine wire is silver in color....

Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.

Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....

When kit comes to amplifiers for your sound system, consider 1a for each ten watts. 1000w =100a.

Full Force 03-11-2013 08:16 PM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 3883999)
Going to be doing the same project on my boat, where is the best place to get breaker panel, SS shore plug, and isolator?

For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t

I got all my stuff from a 94 28 foot Sunrunner, went and pulled it all out myself, got all but the actual wiring, including charger..there is a boat salvage yard over here..

Wildman_grafix 03-11-2013 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 3884004)
I got all my stuff from a 94 28 foot Sunrunner, went and pulled it all out myself, got all but the actual wiring, including charger..there is a boat salvage yard over here..

You know that's a good idea, I bet I could find a salvage yard or two around here.:lolhit:

Full Force 03-11-2013 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 3884013)
You know that's a good idea, I bet I could find a salvage yard or two around here.:lolhit:

yea.... i'm cheap lol

got all that and a 7000btu cruisair AC for 600 total...

Full Force 03-17-2013 06:56 PM

It's all in and working!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0e43340d.jpg

whoya 03-17-2013 08:48 PM

Tim
Looks good. What boat junk yard? Lairds?

Full Force 03-17-2013 08:55 PM

Yea lairds

US1 Fountain 03-17-2013 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by commandersander (Post 3884001)
Marine wire is silver in color....

Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.

Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....

tinned copper wire

whoya 03-17-2013 10:00 PM


Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 3887416)
Yea lairds

Just wanted to make sure there was not another one around that I didn't know about. :)


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