Scarab 215 - Powering amp from batter switch

[Scarabpaul]

Hi all,

I had a guy upgrade my sound system and add an amp. I noticed he hooked up the amp direct to the main battery (with breaker). I would like to hook the amp up to my dual battery switch but not sure what terminal to connect it to? Common? 1 (new battery) or 2 (original battery). I assume i can leave the negative terminal on the battery? my battery switch is a blue seas. thanks

 

[RightStuff]

Check out the diagrams in this post, that will show you where to tie in the house leads for what you need, was a big help to me when I added my 2nd battery and Blue Seas switch. Sounds like the guy you hired didn't know about the switch and how that works to save your batteries.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/blue-seas-add-a-battery-kit-questions.1645/#post-24499

 

[David Analog]

Paul,
Do not confuse a dual circuit switch (4 posts) with a conventional dual battery switch (3 posts).
With a conventional dual battery switch, which you likely have, simply wire the amplifier breaker to the switch 'common' post.
Yes, the ground remains on the battery.

 

[Scarabpaul]

Thanks right stuff and David. Much appreciated!