Will i need to add a battery switch

[jon2224]

Yes i have a 2015 stingray 198rx im installing 1 m2750x5 channel rockford fosgate amp it will be pushing 4 6.5s m1s and a kicker 10 in sub i have the starting battery and also have a 29dc with 122ah that will be used for the amp and stereo will i need to hook up a battery switch i have a 5511e blues seas switch from a previous boat that i never installed this one has the dual isolation. Would i be ok just hooking a maintainer to the batteries or would you use the switch and combine the batteries when im running the boat i usually sit for a few hrs while the kids swim

 

[alldodge]

Welcome
A Bat switch or Relay used to combine Bats is always good to have. If unable to start, combine Bats and hope it will

I would install a Blue sea ACR along with the combiner. This way when motor is running the ALT changes the start Bat. Once start Bat is close to full charge the ACR starts allowing the other Bat to be charged.

https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A

 

[cyclops222]

I went to the Blue Sea site opened up the page about your5511E switch. not very clear about which 1 you have. 1 looks normal. Other is very confusing about operation. I would call or EMAIL blue sea about your switch.

 

[dingbat]

I went to the Blue Sea site opened up the page about your5511E switch. not very clear about which 1 you have. 1 looks normal. Other is very confusing about operation. I would call or EMAIL blue sea about your switch.

Im running the same setup. Whats confusing?

The switch is a simple on/off/combine for use with an ACR
There is no need to switch between batteries (battery 1/battery 2) since the ACR handles the charge function. Otherwise, it operates like a normal battery switch