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mjnee
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Initially Posted - 10/30/2007 :  15:56:05  Show Profile
I'm in the middle of my first winter project (and it hasn't even snowed yet). I am installing a stereo. Following some earlier suggestions, I am placing it on the aft side of the sink / stove cabinet. I'm not sure if I should tap into the power that feeds the electic start for the butane stove. The wires are there. Is there a potential problem with this?
Mike
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  16:13:26  Show Profile
Only problem is that when you start the burner your stereo bursts into flames and you hear the Doors singing "Come on baby light my fire."
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  17:09:21  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  17:41:27  Show Profile
You can get a 6 or 12 fuse panel from west marine.
I bought the car fuse style .

I double sided taped it to the ceiling in the back next to the battery .
bring power to the fuse panel , then add the stereo .
then you ll have space for anything new you want.

The car fuse style only goes so low , If the stereo has a smaller fuse than the car style , put in a hot bus bar .

take the power ,after your main shutoff switch .
that way everything gets shut off with one switch .
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  17:49:42  Show Profile
Any conflict with the electric solenoid for the burner? I'd be sure that it won't interfere with that before tapping it. I like Sean's idea.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  18:53:57  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I'd be cautious using the stove igniter while the stereo was on. That's a lot of voltage which isn't good for electronics.
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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  22:00:08  Show Profile
My stereo came with the correct fuse and holder already attached to it. Most I've seen do. A normal stereo only draws a minimal amount of power. I did exactly what you said and attached the stereo power wire to the stove ignitor wire. I use shrink tubing and soldered the wires together. If it were a motor or a heater or something that draws a lot a amperage, I would worry about it frying something, but so far, my wiring and my boat work just fine.
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mjnee
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Response Posted - 10/31/2007 :  16:19:15  Show Profile
I like Johns thinking. The easier the better. Thanks.
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mjnee
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Response Posted - 10/31/2007 :  16:30:37  Show Profile
John, did you attach the wire that allows the stereo a continuous power source. It maintains settings, time etc.. I was wondering if it would cause the battery to drain if I was away from the boat for a week.
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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 11/01/2007 :  07:45:36  Show Profile
You are exactly correct. On my boat, the stove ignitor power goes thru the accessory switch on the panel. My boat stays on the hard without power attached. If I leave the accessory switch on, even tho the radio is turned off, it will eventually (slowly) drain the battery. I just turn off the switch when I put the boat away. I lose the presets like the clock and station, but, that's life. An alternative would be to keep the boat attached to a charger.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 11/01/2007 :  16:58:42  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Mike, lots of options. Perhaps you can call the manufacturer of each to see if any potential problems. They should have a technical support person.
I must say, I love my stereo especially FM Sunday Blues. Dont play DVD's much however. Make sure you get one to plug in a IPOd.
Good luck
Steve
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