(Part 2) Best boat electrical equipment according to redditors
We found 168 Reddit comments discussing the best boat electrical equipment. We ranked the 111 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Ancor Marine makes tinned copper wire.
Panel I used http://amzn.to/2xUZWqV. Lights I used http://amzn.to/2AnurHR.
I already had power in the rear of the vehicle for the audio amps so I tied in to that. I will do a full write up on the entire process but I also have a few more steps to go this was basically proof of concept. I wan to get this whole system isolated to an aux battery and make this work and look even better as well as add more lights, dimming features etc. I am also thinking about making the entire system bluetooth controller http://amzn.to/2zlnwPu
Hey everyone! Not sure who's been reading my updates but heres another one about upcoming changes on the mod I'll be testing this Sunday as well as restating where I'm at. If you haven't read my last update then let me start there.
I have wired up in my back housing a usb type C breakout board and a rocker switch to my batteries to bypass the vita as the source of charging. The positive lead from the battery and the vita is interrupted and the switch is here. When you open the switch (off position) it isolates the batteries from the vita allowing them to charge safely wile removing the possibility of grounding though the vita and frying the device. This also acts like I'm physically pulling the battery without opening the device so thats a plus.
Now that recharging is possible without the vita as a limitation this mod is amazing! My only thought moving forward is lifetime on the batteries that are parallel. From research I shouldn't have too many issues as ive taken every step to make sure they are the same as well as physically checking voltages with multimeter before last solder job. With that said i have a large 8000mah battery coming in 10/11 that i will rig up on 10/13 and will let everone know how its working by next week!
I love the enthusiasm of some people who have tried this and say its not possible and dangerous BUT I haven't ruined a single battery or any parts of my vita yet by simply doing research on the current bottleneck and using knowledge I have in digital logic and circuitry to bypass the issue and address it! I will be making another post if this 8000mah battery works or not showing the wiring and explain again how it works.
Much love to the vita community!
All parts used (rocker was purchased at local shop so thats just matching specs)
Smart charger for directly charging battery without using the vita port
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BFWHD7G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
USB type C Breakout board as direct charging port
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PVBM4FT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Rocker switch to break circuit when charging
https://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a16121900ux0202-Position-Rocker-Switches/dp/B071NFKHV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=120v+rocker+mini&qid=1570722598&sr=8-15
USB type C Connector for charger cable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01787LKDI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I just bought these: Antowin 2 Pack Camping Lamp with 3 LED Modes(White, Warm, Mixture Light), Powered by AA or AAA Batteries for Camping, Hiking and Exploring (Battery Included, 100 lumens) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ1B75G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X1D8Ab6JDSXRN
They’re small/compact in comparison to other camping lamps but they’re still very bright and easily enough for what you’ll need at Bonnaroo. They also have the option between warm light instead of a harsh bright LED. They have handles so you can hang them, and if you have a foldable table you can just place them on it.
12 volt switches are dirt cheap. All you need is a bit of plywood, a drill, electrical cables, some soldering skill and the switches themselves.
You can buy 10-packs of switches for 10 bucks. Higher quality ones are a few bucks each, but probably worth it for reliability.
Something like (but not necessarily exactly this):
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Toggle-Flick-Switch-Light/dp/B015DOGAV0/
If you want indicators that a circuit is on that's easy too (a light that goes on when it's active) - LED lights that are ready to add to a panel are also cheap. Though you can choose what level of quality you want to go for. These look decent (possibly too bright).
https://www.amazon.com/PLUG-N-PLAY-Instrument-Indicator-Aluminum-Speedometer/dp/B01F2GSZRG/
If you want a fuse on every circuit the way that panel you linked to has, you can buy fuse holders also.
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Panel-Mount-Holder-Screw/dp/B0087YASSA for example.
Doesn't seem to take long to top them off either.. maybe 1 or 2 hours driving?
This is what I use:
battery switch I run off the main battery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K2NYEC
and I've got a bunch of these on every battery connection and on the inverter connection: https://www.amazon.com/YOUNG-MARINE-Circuit-Trolling-Mount-60A/dp/B076P8PS3Y/
and heavy gauge wire all around: https://www.amazon.com/InstallGear-Gauge-Power-Ground-Touch/dp/B01LWV0IYJ/
bigger alternator isn't necessary unless you're looking for fast charging or if the batteries arent enough
The alternator on your vehicle contains a built-in regulator that prevents overcharging.
To prevent over-discharging, you need to monitor manually, with a meter that reads out your house battery voltage, or buy a device like a charge controller that will monitor voltage for you and turn off the load when need be.
A voltage meter can be had from amazon, there are multiple like this one that give you charging ports and a volt meter: click me
I concur with comment above. Unscrew the assembly to get a serial number and order up a new one on Amazon. I think it is going to be similar to something like this.
Wiring Harness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZPX32N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dUV1DbJY985KX
The wiring harness came with a pretty crappy switch so I bought a separate switch and went the extra mile.
Switch: CH4X4 Rocker Switch for Nissan... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I006EUQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You just have to remove the switch that come with the light bar and connect it to the new switch.
The switch is designed to be placed in stock switch panel. I routed mine to the left side panel. There are two clips to remove the placeholders. Just have to reach behind the left side (or remove) panel to do so.
Most switches will work if you're using it for a cut off switch. You only need high current switch if you're turning the motors on and off. 6A rockers will be ok.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725Z6FR7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hlj5Cb56CZXBE
I recently freed up a rack unit on my desk and wanted some electronic bench tools handy when working at my computer. First order of business was a power supply, so I picked up some parts and then designed a panel for everything to mount in.
Parts:
Source files (saved with SketchUp 2017)
There's a fair amount of available space so as I figure on needing additional bench tools I can add them by printing new faceplates.
or charge with:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK7PM9F/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=d754fdf0-fd52-4edd-8917-8e65a84c20d5&pd_rd_wg=7nQKl&pf_rd_r=YS6V4J7WZ257BVW0RJ7S&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B06XK7PM9F&pd_rd_w=zoiM2&pf_rd_i=12v+charger&pd_rd_r=3b5f51d8-6f17-4df7-a9a2-9e9a335d1413&ie=UTF8&qid=1535782504&sr=1
you got access to the lugs that the inverter is connected to?
if your inverter is the standard kind, it takes 12v.
you can get a hard-wire 3 socket splitter and lug it to the same supply the inverter is using.
https://www.amazon.com/ONLINE-LED-STORE-Automotive-Extension/dp/B00PXAMYTC/
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then you can get a PSU for your laptop
https://www.amazon.com/CHARGER-Latitude-E4300-Adapter-Listed/dp/B0046HU670/
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your drone charger already takes 13v, so you just need a new plug.
https://www.amazon.com/CUZEC-Heavy-Duty-Cigarette-Inverter-CU10010B/dp/B072KDLH54/
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get a new tv that uses a power brick, and it will take 12v instead. you'll just use another cigarette plug.
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all that would be cheaper than a new inverter.
and you stop dumping heat into the cab by converting 12v to 120v, back to 12v :)
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if you want to be extra swank, get a DC switched hub, and then you can hardwire your charger, laptop cord, and TV.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LS0PDZM/
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>I can say the Mavic is durable. I crashed it into a wall at 20 MPH, and it fell about 30 feet. I just unfolded the arms and it flew like it never happened.
nice! i would love to get one, for doing aerial photography, but i'm scared of dumping $1k into a lake.
It is obviously intended to be a q-beam like flashlight.
Flounder Fishing Gigging Light Head 1" PVC Adaptor … https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITOL8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bMtxzb3DECCY1
I bought this light and hope it works out. I'll read through that thread more once I am off work. Do you like that set up well?
Please share the video you found!
I use this boost converter for my laptop. I used a lighter duty one previously but my laptop can really consume some juice, and the other ones would overheat and fail. I combine them with a typical cig outlet cord and the laptop end of a cheapo charger. You could also fid a pre-made one if you know the specs of the plug and its power requirements.
I installed this switch panel and all my DC stuff is wired on a switch. The labels on the switches are stupid but you can put a label sticker over them. I also have several of these around the bus.
When you convert between AC and DC power, it's very generous to figure on only losing about 15% for each conversion. If you go with that, though, and you have a 100 watt load (laptop charger) using a typical AC adapter (15% loss here) through a typical inverter (15% loss here) to a typical battery (15% loss here), you're going to be consuming over 150W from your battery...And that's being very kind, it's likely more like 180W.
If you use a boost converter like the one I liked, it's more than 90% efficient, but let's just say it's 90%. It's only doing one transition, so your 100W load is only consuming 110W or so from your battery.
Oops thought I pasted.
Baomain Boat Rocker Switch ON-Off-ON 3 Position AC 15A/250V 20A/125V 3 Pin SPDT 2 Pcs CE UL Listed https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D0UXM2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hXhBDb09JTYWB
This is the one we bought. It has been in the van for 4 months and to be honest we've only really used it a dozen times or so.
All that work and you used a spade terminal fuse block. Next time consider a nicer fuse block.