The mounting panels fit our labeled carling rocker switches perfectly to make just the panel you want.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
boat rocker switch mounting panels - new snap together design
New Wire Marine now offers a product that allows you to create your own custom switch panel of any size. These cool mounting panels securely snap together to create any size you want, and you can easily mount on your dash as small as a single switch and up to any number. There are middle pieces, end pieces and singles that can create any combination. There panels are very high quality and reasonably priced!
The mounting panels fit our labeled carling rocker switches perfectly to make just the panel you want.
The mounting panels fit our labeled carling rocker switches perfectly to make just the panel you want.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Tinned marine wire
The marine environment, in particularly the saltwater environment, is one of the harshest out there. Additionally, the vibrations and conditions onboard a boat make it even rougher on your electrical system.
Tinned, marine grade wire is a type of copper wire and cable made especially for these corrosive environments. Each tiny copper strand is coated in a layer of tin making it less susceptible to corrosion. You may have noticed regular grade copper can become black after even a little exposure to moisture or water, but tinned wire holds up much better.
Additionally tinned marine wire has many more, smaller strands than regular copper wire. This makes it much more flexible for the tight routing plans inevitable on a small boat project. It also helps the wire to hold up better to vibration and shock. Also, insulation used in Marine grade holds up better than most regular copper wire in the oily and corrosive boat environment, and is typically rated at a higher temperature for use in hot engine compartments.
New Wire Marine has excellent prices on quality tinned marine battery cable and is sold in bulk on our website. We also use tinned marine wire exclusively on our Custom Battery Cable assemblies, and our Custom Switch Panels.
Tinned, marine grade wire is a type of copper wire and cable made especially for these corrosive environments. Each tiny copper strand is coated in a layer of tin making it less susceptible to corrosion. You may have noticed regular grade copper can become black after even a little exposure to moisture or water, but tinned wire holds up much better.
Additionally tinned marine wire has many more, smaller strands than regular copper wire. This makes it much more flexible for the tight routing plans inevitable on a small boat project. It also helps the wire to hold up better to vibration and shock. Also, insulation used in Marine grade holds up better than most regular copper wire in the oily and corrosive boat environment, and is typically rated at a higher temperature for use in hot engine compartments.
New Wire Marine has excellent prices on quality tinned marine battery cable and is sold in bulk on our website. We also use tinned marine wire exclusively on our Custom Battery Cable assemblies, and our Custom Switch Panels.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Does my boat really need a battery switch?
I say yes, even on a small boat. A battery switch will eliminate any stray current draws that could drain your battery while at the dock for a long period or on the trailer. When this master switch is off, you can rest assured that a trickle draw will not drain your battery.
Another reason is that the switch can be used to quickly and effectively shut off power to your entire system while working on your boat's electrical system or, in the case of a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
Also, 1-2-BOTH-OFF battery combiner type switch is a cheap way to add a second battery, creating a redundant system, and giving you a house side and a starting side... more on that to come!
There are exceptions, where I recommend devices be routed around the battery switch (hardwired to battery), your bilge float switch for instance. Also, never turn your battery switch off while your boat's motor is running! For this reason a 1-2-BOTH-OFF switch should be a "make before break" type.
Another reason is that the switch can be used to quickly and effectively shut off power to your entire system while working on your boat's electrical system or, in the case of a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
Also, 1-2-BOTH-OFF battery combiner type switch is a cheap way to add a second battery, creating a redundant system, and giving you a house side and a starting side... more on that to come!
There are exceptions, where I recommend devices be routed around the battery switch (hardwired to battery), your bilge float switch for instance. Also, never turn your battery switch off while your boat's motor is running! For this reason a 1-2-BOTH-OFF switch should be a "make before break" type.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
How to size marine circuit breakers
Here at New Wire Marine we love circuit breakers. They are usually easier to access, are much easier to re-set and troubleshoot your problem, and are less likely to leave you stranded without a fuse. That's why we put them on many of our Custom Marine Switch Panels.
To correctly size a breaker all you should consider is the wiring... that's what breakers protect. They are not there to protect the device, that's what they have an internal fuse for. If your device has a current draw of only 1A, but is fed by 16AWG wire, you should size the breaker for the max rating of the 16AWG conductor.
This is why we supply our custom boat panels with 10A breakers standard. This will be fine for typical 18, 16, or 14 AWG loads, and protect your cable well.
To correctly size a breaker all you should consider is the wiring... that's what breakers protect. They are not there to protect the device, that's what they have an internal fuse for. If your device has a current draw of only 1A, but is fed by 16AWG wire, you should size the breaker for the max rating of the 16AWG conductor.
This is why we supply our custom boat panels with 10A breakers standard. This will be fine for typical 18, 16, or 14 AWG loads, and protect your cable well.
Monday, June 6, 2011
New Carbon Fiber switch panels!!
Alright folks... you've asked for it and we answered. New Wire Marine is now starting to ramp up our existing line of custom marine switch panels with a new material. We really like the way the carbon fiber looks, and you'll love it on your boat. Our Custom Switch Panels in carbon fiber really have a modern look. Also the acrylic finish will stand up in the marine environment just as good as our tried and true like of black with pin stripe custom switch panels.
We hope to have all our current boat switch panel layouts available in carbon fiber before long. Send us an email (esteele@newwiremarine.com) or use our contact us page to request a specific model.
We hope to have all our current boat switch panel layouts available in carbon fiber before long. Send us an email (esteele@newwiremarine.com) or use our contact us page to request a specific model.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Custom boat Switch Panels
New Wire Marine offers a large lineup of custom marine switch panels. They are top notch quality panels made with real marine grade labeled carling contura II rocker switches. Panels may also include dc plugs, voltmeters, ignitions switch inserts and other cool customizable features. They also come with a clearly labeled wiring harness and are fully wired.
The first choice on your custom switch panels is to choose a panel layout from over 25 options. The layout will determine how many quality marine rocker switches you need as well as circuit breakers, dc plugs and sometimes a voltmeter. Then for each switch location in your layout you can choose a labeled carling contura rocker switch, creating custom panel for your boat.
Check out our custom panels at this link: http://shop.newwiremarine.com/Custom-Switch-Panels_c3.htm
Or see all our neat marine products at our online store: http://shop.newwiremarine.com
The first choice on your custom switch panels is to choose a panel layout from over 25 options. The layout will determine how many quality marine rocker switches you need as well as circuit breakers, dc plugs and sometimes a voltmeter. Then for each switch location in your layout you can choose a labeled carling contura rocker switch, creating custom panel for your boat.
Check out our custom panels at this link: http://shop.newwiremarine.com/Custom-Switch-Panels_c3.htm
Or see all our neat marine products at our online store: http://shop.newwiremarine.com
New Wire Marine enters the blog world
Welcome everyone to New Wire Marine's first blog post. We will use this vehicle to provide our customers with marine wiring tips, and tricks, to introduce new products, and to provide details of existing products. Feel free to ask questions and I will try my best to find the answers.
Thank you, and good luck on your marine wiring projects!
-Eric
New Wire Marine
Thank you, and good luck on your marine wiring projects!
-Eric
New Wire Marine
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