Blue Sea Add A Battery Install

[Stokkdog]

Great stuff. Any chance you would share an electrical schemeatic? Tryig to make sure I do not screw my system redo up.....

[rdlangston13]

how much did you find that blue sea ACR for and what is the exact model of it?

[viking]

7650 -

http://bluesea.com/application/1/pro...e/overview/329

I found it for just over $100 (w/shipping) but can't remember the place? Bought it online about 2 years ago.

[EarmarkMarine]

There's no doubt that the Blue Sea kit is a quality product. We really like putting together the SurePower 1314 voltage sensing solenoid and the Blue Sea dual circuit 'plus' switch. The package is only slightly more and has some distinct advantages. Also, we use a different wiring schematic that has a few benefits including isolated dual bank shore charging without taking any additional measures.

David
Earmark Marine

[Razzman]

Here's the Blue Sea 7650 for under $100

[cab13367]

Great stuff. Any chance you would share an electrical schemeatic? Tryig to make sure I do not screw my system redo up.....

Here's how my ACR and battery switch is wired up except I now have 3 amps instead of 2. I started with the schematic from Blue Sea's website then modified it to fit my particular application. It's working for me but don't hold me responsible if it doesn't for you

[jsmith227]

Hey there,
Great stuff. I just bought a '08 LSV and I'm looking at installing the Blue Sea Add-A-Battery kit. Did you cut the existing 2/0 cables coming from the motor and install a 5/16" connector or totally run new cable using the welding leads? Also, when you mention the dist blocks were you using bus blocks for this?

I know this is an older thread, but hopefully you see it. Thanks again for all the good information and very nice work.

[cab13367]

Hey there,
Great stuff. I just bought a '08 LSV and I'm looking at installing the Blue Sea Add-A-Battery kit. Did you cut the existing 2/0 cables coming from the motor and install a 5/16" connector or totally run new cable using the welding leads? Also, when you mention the dist blocks were you using bus blocks for this?

I know this is an older thread, but hopefully you see it. Thanks again for all the good information and very nice work.

Sorry, just saw this. I used the existing 2/0 cable and just cut the battery terminal lugs off and crimped on the appropriate size ring terminals. As far as the "dist block" reference in the diagram, I was referring to the existing bus bar under the dash.

Hope that helps.

[Jet]

I just upgraded and finished my whole boat to 2-gauge wiring. That sh*t is expensive. Tried to find it locally and even went to the welding shops and no one had it. So I did what I dont like to do and thats go to a boat shop! LOL. West Marine actully had 2/0 for $5 foot red & blk. Not to bad but I needed it right then to keep my project going. The hard part of the install was it took me 2-days and all of this hard work and then after you hide it all..you cant show anybody your hard work. lol. Heres a few I took.

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[bergermaister]

The hard part of the install was it took me 2-days and all of this hard work and then after you hide it all..you cant show anybody your hard work.

Too Funny - I can relate. Moved my batteries last year and have prob $300+ of wiring that you'll hopefully never see. Hmmm...