Battery switchs

[ScottD]

I'm upgrading my battery switches and was wondering what the prefered switch is. I have always had Perko, but guest and Blue seas make a similar product. Since I'm putting in diesels in the fall, I need higher ampere rating switches than I have now. All three cost about the same, might as well get the better brand.

Thanks, ScottD

[CaptPatrick]

Scott,

Not always accurate, but just about any name other than Perko is the better choice. Perko does supply some items that are good quality, but they also supply a ton of pure crap...

In this case, Blue Seas would be my choice...

Br,

Patrick

[Rawleigh]

Blue Seas are great!!! They have a new Battery Switch/Combiner they debutted at the Miami Show. I talked to the rep about them and I think I will install two on my boat in place of my regular Blue Seas switches so that I can run house battery with out the problem of running the starting battery down. One nice feature is a Combined switch setting that combines the house and start battery without the use of a seperate relay.

[ScottD]

Blue Seas it is, they actually have some nice combination switch/breaker panels that are at a good price.

Thanks, ScottD