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[QUOTE]pmv - 3/7/2010  9:24 PM

I wired the lcx's on my boat and used 2 circuits off the fuse block. They recomended having a switch to turn the power off when not in use and recomended having no power on the network when not in use. (least chance for corrosion) I bought a couple switch's at the NAPA store that are lit when they are on (handy at night, when you are packing the boat up) They even have some plastic trim pieces that the switch's snap into for surface mounting.

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Posted 3/7/2010 9:24 PM (#427553 - in reply to #427472)
Subject: RE: HDS install???

If your boat has a factory installed fuse block, it is a lot easier to run a circuit from the fuse block than use that "in line" one that comes with the unit. The fuse block will look just like the one that is under the dash on your car. They are usually mounted in a accessible location and somewhere that is dry. Usually they have a couple spare slots for additional circuits. The power for the block is already there from the battery. Sometimes you have to buy a different style fuse that fits the block, buy a couple extra for spares in a pinch. Buy spare's of the other sizes in there while your at it.

I wired the lcx's on my boat and used 2 circuits off the fuse block. They recomended having a switch to turn the power off when not in use and recomended having no power on the network when not in use. (least chance for corrosion) I bought a couple switch's at the NAPA store that are lit when they are on (handy at night, when you are packing the boat up) They even have some plastic trim pieces that the switch's snap into for surface mounting.

PMV