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New Gauge System From Faria Instruments

December 12th, 2009 by Kevin Hannula and Nick Kroes

The Faria Bus system is the next generation in marine electrical engine monitoring instrumentation. This system gives the boat builder a Digital Stepper Motor driven instruments with all of the accuracy that today’s engine ECUs provide. The Faria Bus system connects directly to a wide variety of engine protocol buses. Yet the boater sees only the simple to read, streamline gauges that they are accustomed to seeing.

Tachometer and Speedometer are available in 5-inch and 4-inch sizes, with and without Warning Lights. Discrete functions are displayed on 2-inch systems gauges or can be combined into a Multifunction gauge.

Features:

  • Single twisted pair wire connects all gauges
  • Serial Bus reliability
  • Connectorized cases
  • Waterproof connectors
  • Can digitally display information
  • Available in many Faria styles
  • Simplified boat wiring
Posted in Boat Wiring, Cruisers, Gauge Panels, Harnesses, Harnesses-Dash, New Products, Pontoons, Runabouts, Signaling Devices, Switch Panels | Comments Off

Boat wiring resource for boat owners

August 27th, 2008 by Kevin Hannula and Nick Kroes

Everyone at Marine Ac/Dc is very excited about the recent launch of EzAcDc. These guys could easily become the internet’s premier source for boat wiring systems and marine electrical components. Even with just their initial offering, they appear to be an excellent resource for boat owners.

EzAcDc offers engineered boat wiring solutions including:

We recommend their products and services without reservation.

Posted in Boat Wiring, Circuit Protection, Corrosion, Cruisers, Electrician's Log, Gauge Panels, Harnesses, Harnesses-AC, Harnesses-DC, Harnesses-Dash, Navigation Lights, New Products, Pontoons, Quality-Control, Runabouts, Signaling Devices, Switch Panels, Testing | Comments Off

Article about additional alternator

July 8th, 2008 by Kevin Hannula and Nick Kroes

“…modern cruising vessels have high electrical demands, where refrigeration, radar, laptop computers and even plasma TVs are the norm. Keeping batteries charged is a challenge…”

This all too familiar problem is the basis of an excellent and very comprehensive article about adding a second alternator to an inboard boat by author Scott Fratcher.

You can find both this truly informative piece as well as a lot of other great information about boat wiring at easyacdc.com.

Posted in Boat Wiring, Cruisers, Electrician's Log, Harnesses-DC, Harnesses-Dash, MarineAcDc Forum, New Products, Pontoons, Signaling Devices, Switch Panels | Comments Off

Boat wiring color chart published

May 16th, 2008 by Kevin Hannula and Nick Kroes

Our friends at EasyAcDc.com have done a great job of putting together a comprehensive listing of marine industry boat wiring colors.

This site continually provides DIY boaters with truly helpful information about boat wiring.

Posted in Boat Wiring, Gauge Panels, Harnesses, Harnesses-AC, Harnesses-Dash, Navigation Lights, Pontoons, Signaling Devices, Switch Panels | Comments Off

Tinned boat wiring

February 24th, 2008 by Kevin Hannula and Nick Kroes

We recently came across a great piece on boat wiring that addresses the advantages of always using tinned wire.

After making a strong case for spending the (slightly) increased cost for tinned wire, EasyAcDc goes on to cite several boat builders who do just that, including Manitou Pontoons, Crest Pontoons, and Rinker. They then wonder why more builders don’t follow this sensible lead.

It’s an excellent read that we highly recommend.

Posted in Boat Wiring, Corrosion, Electrician's Log, Harnesses, Harnesses-DC, Harnesses-Dash, Switch Panels | Comments Off