How To Install Boat Switch Panel - AMAZON SWITCH PANEL

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2 жыл бұрын

We always prefer to use the switch panel options from Pontoon Stuff because of how easy they are to install using the Pontoon Stuff electrical harness....IT'S THE EASIEST ELECTRICAL INSTALL EVER! However, some of you may not be able to get their switch panels (due to manufacturing, stocking, logistics, etc.) and need another option. You can easily wire into other switch panels using the Pontoon Stuff electrical harness. This video shows how to make a 4 switch panel work that can be purchased from Amazon for around $30-$50.
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@robk4297 2 жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, I am rebuilding my first pontoon. I find myself holding all the pieces I need and your video. Your a life saver and I am thankful to have found your videos.

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to be helpful to you while you're working on your project! I've been in that same position working on cars and other projects, so I know how helpful it can be to have someone talking me through it. Our entire goal with our channel is to give the know-how tools to as many DIY folks out there tackling their boat project. Pontoons are the boat that can provide an amazing opportunity to spend time on the water with friends and families making memories. Thanks so much for watching!

@dirtyrat5158 Ай бұрын

never thought of doing this good info you do AWESOME Videos!

@tomspontoons Ай бұрын

Thank you!! and thanks for watching!

@BBKConstruction 2 жыл бұрын

The anticipation for this has been keeping me up at night!!!!

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

I sure hope it lived up to your expectations! Thanks for watching!

@BuenoToob 2 жыл бұрын

There you go! Love the way you dumb it down for folks like me, and anticipate thought processes and fears of newbies. I need the attention to detail. I got the 8 switch panel like yours, so can repeat the principles. Nice job, as usual! 🎉

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I want everyone to have confidence as DIYers! I’m sure I’ll do some more videos of the similar panels that have more switches. Just follow those power leads in and decide where you want them to go and how you want the switches to operate.

@petemoore8923 11 ай бұрын

That USB LED being ion all the time drove me crazy. I did what you did.

@tomspontoons 11 ай бұрын

It seems so strange as their design. Luckily it’s an easy alteration!!

@cullypettigrew 9 ай бұрын

Clear as mud

@tomspontoons 9 ай бұрын

Please let me know what questions you have!! I'm happy to help answer them and it would be great to know how I can improve the next video to make it clearer. Thanks!

@angushalen0320 6 ай бұрын

I have the same switch but all the lights are on. Not like how you got yours that they individually turn on when each switch is selected.

@tomspontoons 6 ай бұрын

At around 1:50 into the video I show how to get rid of the constant on lights. I just prefer no lights being on when the switch is in the off position. Rarely would I ever want them on all the time. Just one more way for the battery to drain if a battery switch is left on.

@rogerogden4873 2 жыл бұрын

New to the channel. That's a great idea with the tying the USB to a switch. Guess I will be pulling my switch panel out soon 😃

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger! We’ve found that most panels have an illuminated USB plug which would eventually drain the battery I suppose…so might as well make it possible to stop power when we want. The good news is that it’s a quick and easy adjustment that’ll get things working the best way possible!

@peazy7 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell any difference with the drain on your battery with the switch panel installed? Seems very insignificant drain considering how low of light the usb and bottom light is.

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

@@peazy7 I haven't tested the drain down yet. You're right, the draw might be super insignificant. Because we're working on customers' boats I make sure to reduce the risk of any inconveniences up front rather than having to correct it down the road. In this case I am taking the "better to be safe than to be sorry" approach...and much simpler and less expensive than an on/off battery switch!

@JDG022664 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Can you share the specific switch panel? Also- is there a good marine grade splicing kit that you can recommend? Many thanks.

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

I added the product title in the video description. I’ll see if I can link it too. There were several options for numbers of switches for that brand/style.

@J.O.. 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom Thanks for the tutorial on the switches, would you ever consider a voltmeter or amp meter ? apparently don't link to Amazon?

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

I put that switch panel description in the description, check and search from there! We install voltage gauges all the time!! Easy to install as they just require power and a ground from the key switch or an accessory switch on the dash.

@mesquiteco5313 8 ай бұрын

How do I connect the ground wires that are incoming from my lights? I know I connect the power and ground from my incoming power from the battery, but don't know where my grounds connect from the lights that are connecting to the switches. I'm installing some light bars on my atv,

@tomspontoons 8 ай бұрын

You should have a ground wire feeding the switch panel from the battery. You can splice/group with that ground wire. You could also use the ground wire from the battery to connect to a ground buss bar or block to tie all of your grounds from accessories together and to the ground coming from the battery. Worst case, run an additional ground wire from the battery negative post to the switch panel to tie your light ground wires to.

@mesquiteco5313 8 ай бұрын

@@tomspontoons so I have the power wire coming in to the switch panel on a two pin for quick disconnect. Can I run all the negative wire together and ground them to the frame or another piece of metal?

@tomspontoons 8 ай бұрын

@@mesquiteco5313 I always try to avoid making the frame of the boat a ground. That's where a ground buss block is nice, or just bring them all together and join to a 10 gauge ground wire that runs back to the negative battery post.

@rexxbanks 2 жыл бұрын

Off topic....any chance you have a large console laying around? I'm doing a pontoon that is supposed to be ready May 10 but the large one is on 2 - 3 week wait.

@tomspontoons 2 жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email if you will please: tomspontoons@gmail.com

@dianecutsforth9363 Жыл бұрын

Can you link or reference the pontoonstuff harness?

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

Yes! Sorry I didn’t do that in the description. This is a MUST HAVE for all the boats we do: www.pontoonstuff.com/products/pontoon-boat-wiring-harness?_pos=1&_sid=235bb5be3&_ss=r