Chris,
I prefer to connect the bilge pump's positive supply to one of the battery
posts on the back of the battery switch and keep the wire off the battery.
On the back of your battery switch you'll see 3 posts. One will be labeled
"1" and one will be labeled "2". The third is probably labeled "COM".
They correspond to Battery bank 1, Battery Bank 2 and the positive supply
to your breaker panel ("COM").
By attached to 1 or 2 you are in effect, wiring it to one of the
batteries. Just at the end of the battery supply cable.
Others have given you good advice on the rest of the wiring.
Dennis C.
On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Need to wire the bilge pump direct to the battery and bypass the
> distribution panel. Currently have to turn battery on for it to work.
> Simple enough, just not something I've done before. Has anyone wired this
> or know how to install a switch (3-way) to do so? No I'm not an electrician
> and yes I'm aware of the consequences of electricity.
>
> Chris Hobson
> s/v Going
> 1980 C&C 30 MK1
> Hull #615
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