battery draw

[revertmastec]

Need some thoughts from you guys. I am going to install a volt gauge on my boat. I was going to wire it directly to the battery so i get a true reading. Will this draw to much from the battery while it is sittibg in the driveway. Sometimes I may go two weeks without taking her out and i dont want to have to worry about a dead battery when I finaly get the chance.

 

[smalloutboardsarecool]

Re: battery draw

hey I am also the few the proud I own a Bayline Buccaneer 200. Witch is bayliner Idia with a sailboat. what voltage moniter do you wnt o install. some have an aa batery in them and it drains from that?

 

[Trent]

Re: battery draw

Install it in line with the ign. switch or the battery selector switch if you have one. Yes direct to the battery will discharge the battery over time.

 

[revertmastec]

Re: battery draw

Thanks guys just thought i would get a better reading if i went right to the battery. I will switch it to run off the ignition switch.