Switching from 12V to 24V Trolling Motor Wiring. I have a boat recently i bought that had plant 12V 8 measure wiring and plug beforehand
- Jul 8, 2015
chevync20
Twelve Pointer
You will find a ship recently i purchased that had factory 12V 8 gauge wires and plug beforehand. My question is, i do want to work a Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 70 LB 24V engine, but want to update every little thing to 24. I am aware simple tips to line batteries in parallel and collection, but need to know the things I need to change. By wiring right up in series to 24V, try two cable enough toward connect? Do a 24V trolling motor have 4 cables? I have had 12V motors in the past, but never ever any 24V setups. Anybody who can point me within the proper way, I would significantly appreciate it.
The 70 pound 24V draws a max of 42 amps, thus I experienced the 8 measure wires would-be sufficient. Any simple to follow website links was appreciated. We read some with only two wires several with three and four. Would like to be sure I have every little thing ordered and prepared for when the motor shows up. Thanks a lot once again
- Jul 8, 2015
Eric Revo
Past Mossy Horns
- Jul 8, 2015
Dan in NC
Six Pointer
- Jul 8, 2015
catfishrus
Twelve Tip
- Jul 8, 2015
chevync20
Twelve Tip
- Jul 8, 2015
Eric Revo
Past Mossy Horns
- Jul 8, 2015
sky hawk
Past Mossy Horns
As mentioned, 24v will pull considerably amps than 12v. Therefore if the wires was actually adequate for 12v, it’ll be adequate for 24v.
Really the only difference becoming should you go the positioning with the batteries and increase the distance. Length is important. If not, and you’re just swapping completely, you should not bother modifying the wires.
- Jul 8, 2015
chevync20
Twelve Tip
- Jul 8, 2015
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
- Jul 8, 2015
Mr.Gadget
Past Mossy Horns
As previously mentioned, 24v will take less amps than 12v. Anytime the wiring got sufficient for 12v, it should be adequate your 24v.
The only real exemption getting any time you move the situation in the electric batteries and increase the distance. Distance makes a difference. If not, and you are clearly simply switching
- Jul 8, 2015
chevync20
Twelve Tip
- Jul 8, 2015
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
Yep consider they like drinking water circulation. if you’d like a 2″ water-line but just have 1″ you are able to two outlines to have the conclusion requirement.
In an identical way with power. You are able to run 2 lines both run 24v but visiting the exact same connect it is possible to operated twice as much amps as merely operating one line state range x works 50 amps but 2 contours x/2 run 25 amps each providing the 50 amps.
- Jul 8, 2015
chevync20
Twelve Pointer
- Jul 9, 2015
sky hawk
Old Mossy Horns
24V attracts considerably existing than 12V. Anytime it had been good enough for 12, its plenty of for 24 hater. You did find that parts appropriate?
There are lots of different gauges of cable that may work. The more expensive the wire the less current fall you have. Assuming a 20′ line (40′ circuit), 42 amp, 24V. 8 AWG needs to be good. Personally wouldn’t normally operate heavier cable for a motor that’s going to pull considerably current than the factory supposed.
Let me reveal Minn Kota’s Conductor measure data: (click on the suitable website link)
Observe that the 12V 55lb. push unit straight above your own brings most amps and requires larger gauge cable. Furthermore notice the ideal circuit breaker is more than the maximum amp draw on the engine. That is because you do not need it to stumble each time you switch their motor on higher. Do not set a 40 amp breaker on a 42 amp engine. Remember 95percent of the time you won’t bring anywhere near 42 amps.
