circuit breakers
Bruce
Posted 12/8/2006 10:06 PM (#224560)
Subject: circuit breakers


My manual for the 55PD shows to hook it right up to the battery. A sticker on the wires tells I should use a 50 amp manual resetable circuit breaker. What might happen if I DON'T??? And, why do they suggest a manual one versus an auto-reset? Old transom Endura I just hooked right up to the deep cycle and naver have had a problem. Never wired in a fuse or breaker. Thanks.
Bruce
Posted 12/8/2006 10:08 PM (#224561 - in reply to #224560)
Subject: RE: circuit breakers


Forgot to add this; I plan on using one battery for starters. Not sure where I will position said battery. If it goes in stern I will use a long lead. Thanks again. No more MK questions after this.
Shep
Posted 12/11/2006 8:42 AM (#224881 - in reply to #224561)
Subject: RE: circuit breakers





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Yes, definately use the circuit breaker. If you have a short, or a motor problem, the breaker will protect the wire, and prevent a possible fire. If you are running long leads, use 6 ga minimum.
mikie
Posted 12/11/2006 9:32 AM (#224897 - in reply to #224560)
Subject: RE: circuit breakers





Location: Athens, Ohio
I'd do what the nice manual tells you to or your insurance company may not like the results. m