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Title: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: sperzonkers2 on April 23, 2009, 01:42:12 PM

Hello all, I am putting in a sonar unit in the boat. Should I disconnect the battery when I hook in to my accessory switch?
Thanks!!

Title: Re: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: ped579 on April 23, 2009, 01:58:26 PM

It would be advisable as wires could cross and cause a fire.  Work the job as though it were live house wiring and you should be okay.

Title: Re: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: sperzonkers2 on April 23, 2009, 02:00:11 PM

 t^ Thanks Paul.

Title: Re: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: Reckless on April 23, 2009, 04:41:19 PM

 Better safe than sorry.  grtn

Title: Re: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: PeggyLee on April 23, 2009, 10:05:33 PM

Yes disconnect.

Title: Re: Hooking up Electronics
Post by: Fishin Dude on April 23, 2009, 10:54:23 PM

ALWAYS disconnect power prior to doing any electrical work on the boat , car, or home. <'((((><