BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch

[Berdink]

I'm sorry I'm just asking this right out. I did do a Search, and I think I have it.
Short and Simple:
If I have my Battery Switch on ALL, can I switch to 1 from ALL, or from ALL to 2, and never lose power to all my stuff?
Can I switch it from or to 1, 2, or ALL and not lose power to my electronics? As long I don't switch to OFF, I'll always have power to my stuff?

 

[dingbat]

I'm sorry I'm just asking this right out. I did do a Search, and I think I have it.
Short and Simple:
If I have my Battery Switch on ALL, can I switch to 1 from ALL, or from ALL to 2, and never lose power to all my stuff?
Can I switch it from or to 1, 2, or ALL and not lose power to my electronics? As long I don't switch to OFF, I'll always have power to my stuff?

Depends on if you have a “make before break” switch

 

[Berdink]

Depends on if you have a “make before break” switch

Is there a way to know?

 

[Berdink]

I only want to switch it to 1 (Starter Battery) when I go to Start my big motor, and then leave it on 2 (Deep Cycle Battery) when trolling and running fish finder.
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Google tells me this;
"Yes, Perko designs their standard battery selector switches with a "make before break" feature. This allows you to safely rotate the switch between the "1", "ALL", and "2" positions while the engine is running without interrupting the power circuit.However, it is critical to always stop the engine before turning the switch to the "OFF" position. Rotating it to "OFF" while the motor is operating will instantly disconnect the alternator from the battery, potentially causing a voltage spike that can severely damage your engine's electronics."

 

[Berdink]

Thanks, I guess I just wanted to be sure.
But now I guess I can just hook something up and switch the switch around and see if everything stays on.

 

[dingbat]

Thanks, I guess I just wanted to be sure.
But now I guess I can just hook something up and switch the switch around and see if everything stays on.

No way to confirm w/o a part number but your probably good to go

When you get tired of playing switch-a-roo with the battery switch, buy yourself an “add a battery” kit. Makes life a whole lot easier

 

[Jeff J]

Easier yet, remove the switch. No boat I have ever owned has had one and I have never had an issue. Recent upgrade to a 24v trolling motor was a nonissue because the boat and trolling motor have always been completely separate. Fish finders and Talon have always been on my start battery.

 

[Berdink]

No way to confirm w/o a part number but your probably good to go
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I'll just test it out at home. I don't know why I didn't think of that.
I'll hook up my fish finder and then switch between 1,2,ALL, and see if it stays on.