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General Specs
Marine switch/fuse/circuit-breaker equipment is expensive. Circuit breakers are nice, but I'm fine with fuses as long as they aren't glass which take up space.
I'm thinking of combining a basic switch block (could be pre-made) with automotive style fuse blocks with ATO/ATC/APR fuses (the square plastic tab).
Lastly I am considering using old-school telecom cable lacing in place of cable ties. Not only is it knot-based, but looks cleaner and doesn't cut hands open.
DIN Rails
Could DIN rails be used for circuit protection, distribution, and possibly relays for switches?
- http://www.solar-electric.com - low cost circuit breakers (~$10)
- evaluate cost, don't lock into expensive solution
- could be cool but overkill
- http://www.newark.com/wago/859-303/din-mount-relay/dp/28K2321 - DIN 12V5A relay
Types
- UL480 - branch protection
- UL1077 - Supplementary protection
Labeling
- Should I call it a Power ID (PID)? :)
- Documented starting at battery flowing to device
- Circuit##-Switch##-Device##: D##-S##-C##
- Example, VHF: C04-S07-D13
- Allow for daisy-chaining devices if down a common feed?
- Example, Bow/Stern Light feedline: C01-S01-D01-D02
Devices
Navigation Lighting
- Bow
- Stern
- Tri-Color
- Steaming
- Anchor
Interior Lighting
- Starboard cabin
- Port cabin
- Bow
- Engine room
- Switch panel
Electronics / Instruments
- Uniden Dept finder (new)
- Maretron N2K network power
- Airmar masthead instrument
- Raymarine i70 display
Electrical
- Battery monitor (requires shunt)
- Honda outboard alternator
- Inside DC port (cigarette lighter, sea plug, or Anderson plug)
Plumbing
- Small bilge pump (auto/manual)
- Large bilge pump (manual)
Circuits and Devices
Circuit 01: Nav-Lights - 2A
| Device # | Device | I | Distance | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bow Navlight | 0.120 | 25 | Bebi Masina |
| 02 | Stern Navlight | 0.120 | 10 | Bebi Masina |
| 03 | Tri-Color | 0.160 | 50 | Bebi Masina Malosi |
| 04 | Steaming Light | 0.120 | 40 | Bebi Volasiga |
| 05 | Anchor Light | 0.160 | 50 | Bebi Masina |
| 0.680A |
Circuit 02: Instruments - 5A
| Device # | Device | I | Distance | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | New Depth Finder | e.500 | 5 | Airmar Uniden? |
| 07 | Masthead Instruments | 0.220 | 50 | Airmar WeatherStation PB200, Maretron WSO100 (150mA) |
| 08 | NMEA2000 Display | e.700 | 5 | Raymarine i70 or equiv |
| 1.420A |
Circuit 03: Cabin Lights - 2A
| Device # | Device | I | Distance | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Stbd cabin LED strip | 0.100 | 20 | Bebi Fautasi |
| 10 | Port cabin LED strip | 0.100 | 10 | Bebi Fautasi |
| 11 | Bow LED strip | 0.100 | 30 | Bebi Fautasi |
| 12 | Engine room LED strip | 0.100 | 5 | Bebi Fautasi |
| 0.400A |
Circuit 04: Electronics - 10A
| Device # | Device | I | Distance | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | VHF | 5.000 | 5 | Standard Horizon GX2150 (AIS+) |
| 14 | Chart Plotter | 0.700 | 5 | Lowrance HDS-5 |
| 5.700A |
Circuit 05: Audio / DC Ports - 20A
| Device # | Device | I | Distance | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Outside DC port | 5.000 | Primarily tiller-pilot (Navico TP10, 500mA) | |
| 16 | Inside DC port 1 | 5.000 | ||
| 17 | Inside DC port 2 | 5.000 | ||
| 18 | Audio Amplifier | 2.000 | ||
| 17.00A |
Circuit 06: Bilge Pump
| Device # | Device | I | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Bilge Pump | 3.400 | |
| 3.400A |
Circuit 07: AC Inverter
| Device # | Device | I | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | AC inverter | ||
| 0.000A |
Other
| Device # | Device | I | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Battery Charger | ||
| 21 | Outboard Motor | 6.000 | Honda 9.9HP |
| 6.000A |
Switches
Primary Panel
| Switch # | Name | LED Color | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bow/Stern Lights | Green | 01,02 |
| 02 | Tri-Color Lights | Green | 03 |
| 03 | Steaming Light | Green | 04 |
| 04 | Anchor Light | Green | 05 |
| 05 | Instruments | Orange | 06,07,08 |
| 06 | Cabin Lights | Green | 09,10,11,12 |
| 07 | Electronics | Orange | 13,14 |
| 08 | Outside DC | Red | 15 |
| 09 | Inside DC | Red | 16,17 |
| 10 | Audio Amplifier | Orange | 18 |
Independent
| Switch # | Name | LED Color | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bilge Pump | Red | 22 |
Inside Lighting
- Starboard/Port cabin LED strips (off-white)
- Starboard/Port cabin LED night lighting strips (red)
- Bow starboard/port wrap around LED lighting (pure white)
- Stern engine-room LED lighting (pure white)
Wire Gauge per Distance @ 12V
Note: 18 gauge wire is too fragile for boat use
