[Rhodes22-list] Claude's wiring project

[thescubatank at cox.net]

Saroj,

VHFs should be directly wired to the battery.  This is in the event that the circuit breaker that it is wired to has a problem.  All VHFs should have come with an inline fuse to protect it from an over current condition.  If it doesn't have one then one should be placed in the hot wire.  The owneers manual should have the specifications.  

Steve
S/V Ad Astra
---- Saroj Gilbert <saroj at pathfind.net> wrote: 
> Claude, your post reminded me of something that I wanted to ask about. 
> Can't remember where I read this, but I thought VHF's were supposed to be 
> wired without a panel switch so that they were always available in case of 
> emergency. Anyone?
> 
> The only thing about moving your panel is that it is really nice to be able 
> to reach in from the cockpit and flip on the lights, depth sounder, etc. 
> Have you considered mounting it on the bulkhead between the cockpit and the 
> cabin?  I would think that would be a much more convenient spot and away 
> from the vulnerable area you mentioned.  Mine is there too but aside from 
> having to stand on my head to read off a switch label, I haven't had any 
> problems with it.
> 
> Saroj 
> 
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