Mercathode Wiring
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Originally Posted by ccarloss
Is the mercathode needed if the boat is trailered and never left in the water?
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You can also "piggy back" another controller to your existing controller for added protection if needed.By doulbling up it puts out more blocking current.
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If the + is wired to the starter will it draw current when the boat is sitting on the trailer? Will it kill the battery? I don't have a battery switch.
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Originally Posted by Dave M
If the + is wired to the starter will it draw current when the boat is sitting on the trailer? Will it kill the battery? I don't have a battery switch.
The consumption is negligible.
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Dosen't draw much until reference electrode detects stay voltage in water. Then it sends out a blocking current. Won't work to well if the boat is docked or moored in more than 5mph current (you'll end up protecting the guy's drive next to you).
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Originally Posted by ccarloss
Is the mercathode needed if the boat is trailered and never left in the water?
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Originally Posted by marinetrans
.... Won't work to well if the boat is docked or moored in more than 5mph current (you'll end up protecting the guy's drive next to you).
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