breaker/switch wiring

[Lago86]

Hi All...I've got a 21ft CC that still has the old pull out switches for lights/bilge etc. I don't mind them but they are all corroded and need to be replaced. I was thinking of replacing them with a six switch breaker panel. Can I just run wires from the plus/neg of the battery, right to the breaker panel? If so, what gauge wire? If you have any recommendations for a panel, please share. Thanks!

 

[alldodge]

Hi All...I've got a 21ft CC that still has the old pull out switches for lights/bilge etc. I don't mind them but they are all corroded and need to be replaced. I was thinking of replacing them with a six switch breaker panel. Can I just run wires from the plus/neg of the battery, right to the breaker panel? If so, what gauge wire? If you have any recommendations for a panel, please share. Thanks!

Guess I missed something. If your just replacing switches/breakers just remove the wire off the original and put it on the new one. Same wire, same gauge

 

[wrench 3]

The breaker panel probably has one common feed for positive. Your present switches probably have a common feed but are daisy chained together. Find that feed and use it.

 

[Lago86]

Would something like this be appropriate?

Blue Sea Weatherdeck Breaker Panel

I'm confused about fuse vs breaker.


 

[alldodge]

Would something like this be appropriate?

Blue Sea Weatherdeck Breaker Panel

Not knowing exactly what you have I would say yes, that is if it will fit.

I'm confused about fuse vs breaker.


Fuses blow quicker then a breaker will trip. Both protect the circuit just as well. Blow a fuse need to go get another and replace it, trip a breaker just flip/push the switch to reset.