Terminal block or multiple wires on battery

[Sundance280]

Hello folks:

My '79 Sundancer 260 has several wires running to the accessory battery (for VHF radio, stereo, fish finder, etc)......should I clean them up by installing a terminal block, or is it OK to have several wires on this battery's terminals? :huh:

 

[Spookeay]

Any time you can clean up and chart wiring the better. Just check your fuses and adjust your mod as such. IE, never put a larger fuse in the chain than the maximum trip draw of any 1 device.

 

[Woody]

Darn Spookeay, fiberglass work, wood work, engine work, electrical systems, power tools, bikinni, etc, etc. You'd make someone a good wife.:wink:

 

[Quint4]

I installed this fused terminal block for some extra 12v circuits (TV and some 12v plugs).
It is in a sealed compartment in my mid cabin. I feed it with an 8g wire from the battery switch and a 8g wire from ground.

 

[skibum]

Darn Spookeay, fiberglass work, wood work, engine work, electrical systems, power tools, bikinni, etc, etc. You'd make someone a good wife.:wink:

Haha... you know... I was kinda thinking the same thing.

Except that I could envision fist fights over who gets to use which power tool and when. On second thought, I need to preserve the order, peace, sanctity, and solutide that can only be found in 2 places - my workshop, and my bildge. :grin:

 

[murraybeck]

It's always better to only have one connection at a time. Battery connections have the additional issue of corrosion. I suggest that going to the extra steps and adding the terminal block will be a big asset in the future. Be sure to protect the terminals from accidental shorting. Some blocks have a clear cover to install after hookup.

 

[tobnpr]

These things are perfect for connecting multiple accessory connections directly to the battery:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=9&classNum=208

 

[Spookeay]

Darn Spookeay, fiberglass work, wood work, engine work, electrical systems, power tools, bikinni, etc, etc. You'd make someone a good wife.:wink:

LOL,,,I showed my husband this post. He said,,, "Yes dear,,, some day you WILL, make a good wife".:smt043

 

[Woody]

Darn Spookeay, fiberglass work, wood work, engine work, electrical systems, power tools, bikinni, etc, etc. You'd make someone a good wife.:wink:

Haha... you know... I was kinda thinking the same thing.

Except that I could envision fist fights over who gets to use which power tool and when. On second thought, I need to preserve the order, peace, sanctity, and solutide that can only be found in 2 places - my workshop, and my bildge. :grin:

No... I don't think so. Raise a hand to a woman like this and you'll likely get pistol whipped and put in your place.

 

[Sundance280]

Thanks for all the info, folks!!! :grin: