Re: [omc-boats] wiring help

It might be worthwhile to note 12 volt wiring for the most part doesn't use
white wire and black is the standard for negative. Just like your automobile
battery uses red and black.

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From: "Ethan Brodsky" <brodskye@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: [omc-boats] wiring help

> On Wed, 3 May 2006, Ryan wrote:
>> Thanks Lee. I was just at West Marine today! I found the Marine Grade
>> wire
>> that is tinned and rated 120 degrees C. for engine compartments. They
>> have
>> your basic colors but I just bought white and black. I saw the heat
>> shrink
>> butt connectors but they were like $22 for a 10 pack and I'm not sure
>> what I
>> want to do yet. They also have a wide selection of stainless steal
>> bolts
>> as well as brass. I think I will be able to find everything I need at
>> that
>> store. One question I still have. On the starter, if I use the tinned
>> connectors, is that good enough or should they be also coated with
>> grease,
>> paint, or RTV? Or should I try to make some sort of boot to seal it up?
>
> If you're going to rewire the entire engine bay, I'd suggest getting more
> colors than just white and black. I've trouble-shooted systems where
> someone wired everything in one color - I'd never do it again. At least
> get the standard colors - red/black/yellow/green/blue/orange - in, perhaps
> 16 AWG, and then red and black in a larger size. I think there's a
> standard color scheme that's recommended for boats.
>
> I'd probably put a bit of electrical contact grease on the terminal to
> prevent corrosion. The Stabilant-22 Lee mentioned looks like an
> excellent choice. I've never done saltwater stuff - most of my experience
> is in automotive applications - so I've always just used cheap grease
> from a car parts store.
>
> Another resource you'll want to refer to is the US Coast Guard's
> "Boat-Builder's Handbook", which lists all the regulations relating
> to boat design and construction. There's an electrical section
> that will help you a lot.
>
> http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/index.htm
>
> Ethan Brodsky
>
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