Hi folks,
Short version:
Wondering where and how people have mounted the relay for the lit indicator switches on the Bennett tabs. Not how as in how attached, but how as in did you use an enclosure or...?
More info:
I'm partway through installing a set of Bennett M-120 sport tabs on my 22. I originally bought them without the indicator switches (they come with "plain" switches), figuring, "I can always add them later." They're fairly pricey. Well..... then I looked at the installation instructions for adding them later. It's practically like reinstalling them :cry So, I decided to just bite the bullet and get them now. Guess I'd rather decide they're a luxury I didn't need than decide I want them later and have to take everything back apart again (I debated just going to Auto Tab Control, which you CAN add later just with wires, but ... I don't know... that seemed maybe a bit too automatic).
When I spoke with Bennett on the phone prior to ordering the indicator kit, they stressed that the relay be mounted in a DRY location. Since it needs to be within about 8" of the HPU, it's going to be in the after/starboard corner of the cockpit (my HPU is mounted above the starboard fuel tank on the hull side). That means the relay will either be in the same location, next to the HPU above the fuel tank; or, I think I can run the wires upward and mount the relay in the starboard lazarette, where I have the batteries and associated switchery. I would think those are both pretty dry, normally, although maybe when trailering in a pouring rain or hosing down the boat....? Bennett suggested a waterproof enclosure, but in order for one to fit it's going to be pretty large and not exactly cheap (at least looking on McMaster-Carr). So I'm just wondering how/where other people have mounted the relay? How much care did you take to make sure it's perfectly dry? Have you had any moisture-related problems? I was slightly surprised how much they stressed that it stay dry, given that it needs to be close to the HPU, which is generally probably not in an enclosed cabin.
By the way, I did run a search but would like more info if possible.
Thank you,
Sunbeam
Short version:
Wondering where and how people have mounted the relay for the lit indicator switches on the Bennett tabs. Not how as in how attached, but how as in did you use an enclosure or...?
More info:
I'm partway through installing a set of Bennett M-120 sport tabs on my 22. I originally bought them without the indicator switches (they come with "plain" switches), figuring, "I can always add them later." They're fairly pricey. Well..... then I looked at the installation instructions for adding them later. It's practically like reinstalling them :cry So, I decided to just bite the bullet and get them now. Guess I'd rather decide they're a luxury I didn't need than decide I want them later and have to take everything back apart again (I debated just going to Auto Tab Control, which you CAN add later just with wires, but ... I don't know... that seemed maybe a bit too automatic).
When I spoke with Bennett on the phone prior to ordering the indicator kit, they stressed that the relay be mounted in a DRY location. Since it needs to be within about 8" of the HPU, it's going to be in the after/starboard corner of the cockpit (my HPU is mounted above the starboard fuel tank on the hull side). That means the relay will either be in the same location, next to the HPU above the fuel tank; or, I think I can run the wires upward and mount the relay in the starboard lazarette, where I have the batteries and associated switchery. I would think those are both pretty dry, normally, although maybe when trailering in a pouring rain or hosing down the boat....? Bennett suggested a waterproof enclosure, but in order for one to fit it's going to be pretty large and not exactly cheap (at least looking on McMaster-Carr). So I'm just wondering how/where other people have mounted the relay? How much care did you take to make sure it's perfectly dry? Have you had any moisture-related problems? I was slightly surprised how much they stressed that it stay dry, given that it needs to be close to the HPU, which is generally probably not in an enclosed cabin.
By the way, I did run a search but would like more info if possible.
Thank you,
Sunbeam