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boxturtle
08-30-2012, 08:51 AM
How do you guys do the wiring to power supply? I look at the wires and there is a rainbow! Do you just use the red and black and tape up the rest? Secondly does the system need an antenna? lastly what mounts do you guys use for it?
Deefeesha
08-30-2012, 09:41 AM
Yup, just the red & black for power. Cap off the others--unless you have accessories. Then the transducer has its own plug.

I use the RAM mount.
lowprofile
08-30-2012, 09:54 AM
Don't forget a fuse.
boxturtle
08-30-2012, 10:02 AM
yups got the fuse! So do i need a separate gps receiver antenna? what type of ram mount you guys using pics please! thanks
Deefeesha
08-30-2012, 11:24 AM
Yes, fuse too.

This:
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/catalog/8202.jpg
boxturtle
08-30-2012, 11:27 AM
thanks a bunch
mtnbykr2
08-30-2012, 01:41 PM
Imo,
adding a fuse is just one more spot for corrosion and open circuits, in the kayak environment the internal circuit protection is ample, it also has an internal gps antenna
Deefeesha
08-30-2012, 02:08 PM
Imo,
adding a fuse is just one more spot for corrosion and open circuits, in the kayak environment the internal circuit protection is ample, it also has an internal gps antenna

If I can remember correctly, I think there was a sticker/tag on the cable saying the fuse must be installed in order to be covered by manufacturer warranty.
StinkyMatt
08-30-2012, 04:18 PM
I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.:D
mtnbykr2
08-30-2012, 04:28 PM
I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.:D

That's funny I know a weird guy who does not and has not run a fuse on any of the 5 different meters, HB and Lowrance, he has had, and he has sent them in for repair "under warranty" with no trouble...and not due to fuse or no fuse...
:D
mtnbykr2
08-30-2012, 04:30 PM
If I can remember correctly, I think there was a sticker/tag on the cable saying the fuse must be installed in order to be covered by manufacturer warranty.

Ok "Kenny"...I removed the tag off of my mattress too...lol....:D
steveooo
08-30-2012, 05:58 PM
OEX has waterproof inline fuses. They have the nice kind, that are truly waterproof and wont corrode, not the cheap inline fuses that typically come with the fishfinders.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d154/bigsteveorr/file-86.jpg
Deefeesha
08-30-2012, 05:58 PM
Ok "Kenny"...I removed the tag off of my mattress too...lol....:D

Expect the mattress police!

Btw, the law doesn't apply once you wet your bed, so you're safe.
Drake
08-30-2012, 06:25 PM
Yes, fuse too.

This:
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/catalog/8202.jpg

It's not this one, its this one... for the HDS
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WTLlp1s%2BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
jorluivil
08-31-2012, 01:50 AM
I know of at least one guy that does not have a fuse. He said something about corrosion area. He has not had a ff problem yet.

That guy is pretty weird, I wouldn't follow his advice on anything.:D


I agree with ^^^^him^^^ I would follow his advice or continue to follow him when he says we're almost there.
mtnbykr2
08-31-2012, 07:12 AM
Expect the mattress police!

Btw, the law doesn't apply once you wet your bed, so you're safe.
Oh good, I was worried...lol