12v power under R31CB V-berth

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robshepherd87

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R-31 CB
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Kairos
I am planning to install a SCAD TM2 tank monitor for our holding tank, but I'm having trouble finding a good source for 12v power. I would like to mount the display on the V-berth pedastal, so I need to get the power somewhere in the storage area under the berth.

I've considered using the supply for the shower sump; is that feasible? Would it be better to run a dedicated line from the buss bar?

Thanks!
 
Have you ever pulled the cupboard in the front cabin behind the helm apart? Plenty of access to wiring in there and probably a path under the liner to the V Berth pedestal. Just keep track of which shelf and vertical section fits where. I'm a frequent visitor to this area in my 2015 RT31 trying to sort the sound system and zone amp. Regards, Paul (Australia)
 
Thanks, P54! I have been in there a bit, but I'll have to dig around some more.
 
I have a CW 30 CB, not a Tug, But I installed mine in the V-Berth under the stbd cabinet door, which is where the USB switch is, I tapped into that for 12V power, works perfectly. If you have not done a SCAD before, I recommend you read the calibration instructions very carefully, then write down the settings you want in sequence so you are ready when it blinks to each section of settings. It may take you a few times, but it will work once you get it. I've installed 2 of them now, so it's a process.
 
I have a CW 30 CB, not a Tug, But I installed mine in the V-Berth under the stbd cabinet door, which is where the USB switch is, I tapped into that for 12V power, works perfectly. If you have not done a SCAD before, I recommend you read the calibration instructions very carefully, then write down the settings you want in sequence so you are ready when it blinks to each section of settings. It may take you a few times, but it will work once you get it. I've installed 2 of them now, so it's a process.
Eagle 2 said:
I have a CW 30 CB, not a Tug, But I installed mine in the V-Berth under the stbd cabinet door, which is where the USB switch is, I tapped into that for 12V power, works perfectly. If you have not done a SCAD before, I recommend you read the calibration instructions very carefully, then write down the settings you want in sequence so you are ready when it blinks to each section of settings. It may take you a few times, but it will work once you get it. I've installed 2 of them now, so it's a process.
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Eagle 2 said:
I have a CW 30 CB, not a Tug, But I installed mine in the V-Berth under the stbd cabinet door, which is where the USB switch is, I tapped into that for 12V power, works perfectly. If you have not done a SCAD before, I recommend you read the calibration instructions very carefully, then write down the settings you want in sequence so you are ready when it blinks to each section of settings. It may take you a few times, but it will work once you get it. I've installed 2 of them now, so [
Eagle 2 said:
I have a CW 30 CB, not a Tug, But I installed mine in the V-Berth under the stbd cabinet door, which is where the USB switch is, I tapped into that for 12V power, works perfectly. If you have not done a SCAD before, I recommend you read the calibration instructions very carefully, then write down the settings you want in sequence so you are ready when it blinks to each section of settings. It may take you a few times, but it will work once you get it. I've installed 2 of them now, so it's a process.

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