[C320-list] Install 'cigarette lighter' chargerat ignition switch housing

[Irving Grunes]

Bill,
The starter circuit doesn't draw any load except when starting the engine
and it is only the starting solenoid load.
#851

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Just as an FYI, I've run my GPS off the hot side of the starter with no
> problems. I have it fused with at a very low amp--
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
> Boston, MA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bill Sloane
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 3:14 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Install 'cigarette lighter' chargerat ignition
> switch housing
>
> I plan to run my GPS off this outlet. I think this is a low draw. The only
> other thing I could see my self plugging into this outlet would be a hand
> held search light ( as I arrive late at an unknown marina as I have been
> known to do). This might draw more current than I want. I could use the
> charger outlet in the galley.  To me it makes sense to use the hot side of
> the nav instrument power because my GPS is a nav instrument. I can still
> function pretty well with no nav instruments, but I am not in such good
> shape if I blow a fuse on the hot side of my ignition switch and can not
> start the motor.
>
> Bill.
> Olympia Washington
> No. 554 'Endless Summer'
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 7:11 AM, <crashley at gte.net> wrote:
>
> > Bruce,
> >
> > While I agree that adding a low rating fuse to the additional power port
> > will protect the instruments from a "brown out", I wouldn't think that
> > anything plugged into the engine pod should be drawing a lot of current.
> The
> > problem with fuses is you need to carry spares in case one blows, which
> is
> > why I would go with the breaker alone.
> >
> > CRA
> > Rosebud #882
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 4:40 AM
> >
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Install 'cigarette lighter' chargerat ignition
> > switch housing
> >
> >
> > While the circuit breaker will protect the line fro catastrophic failure
> >> (fire) it will not insure that the instruments are seeing 12 volts.  It
> is
> >> quite possible to place a additional current load at the helm that will
> not
> >> trip the breaker but will cause a significant voltage drop across the
> line.
> >>  The result is your instruments could reset or go off line till the
> voltage
> >> is restored.
> >> The best but not the easiest solution is a separate circuit with the
> >> proper gauge line.  Failing that a the addition of a fused socket that
> >> insures only low current items are plugged in should keep the
> instruments
> >> running reliably.
> >> Bruce
> >> Somerset 671 SoCal
> >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: <crashley at gte.net>
> >>
> >> Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:16:53
> >> To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Install 'cigarette lighter' charger
> >> at ignition switch housing
> >>
> >>
> >> That's what circuit breakers are for....
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "warren updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com
> >
> >> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:56 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Install 'cigarette lighter' charger at ignition
> >> switch housing
> >>
> >>
> >> Bill, if you do use the nav power source, you should fuse the connector
> >>> with
> >>> a 2 or 5A fuse and never use the connector for anything with a high
> draw:
> >>> fan, air pump, etc.  Having a high draw on the nav circuit will cause
> the
> >>> auto pilot and or instruments to reset.  The best approach is to tap
> the
> >>> hot
> >>> side of the key switch and install a breaker in the engine dash.  That,
> >>> you
> >>> can use for nearly any application.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Warren & Pattie Updke
> >>> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> >>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> Thanks for all the advice Paul and others. It sound better to connect
> to
> >>> the
> >>> nav instruments power supply than the ignition switch. Where do I put
> the
> >>> in-line fuse? Inside the housing of my ignition switch?
> >>>
> >>> Bill Sloane
> >>> C-320 No. 554 'Endless  Summer'
> >>> Olympia, Washington
> >>> On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 6:03 AM, <Vpweikel at aol.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Bill,
> >>>>
> >>>> I did this several years ago for the same reason.  Not hard or
> >>>> complicated.
> >>>> I used a small volt meter to find the battery side of the 12  volt
> >>>> supply to the nav instruments.  I can check where I made the actual
> >>>> connections next time I'm at the boat and let you know.  My GPS hooked
> >>>> up  direct without having to use a "cigarette" style plug, but yours
> >>>> would be  basically identical.
> >>>> Make sure you put an in-line fuse in the  wiring.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Paul Weikel
> >>>> Second Chance
> >>>> #361
> >>>> Georgetown, MD
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>