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Old 03-06-2014, 03:16 AM
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I know some wires are not supposed to be cut, but damn! I have a 23' center console so I don't understand why I need a 100' transducer cable? There are several items that have a lot of extra length of wire that I would like to do away with. What have y'all come up with to address all the extra length of wiring on pre-manufactured items like transducers, electronics, engine cables, etc?
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:33 AM
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"100' transduce cable"... Too funny. I was cleaning up the wiring on my boat the other day and was thinking the same thing.
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:01 PM
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I know the feeling I probably have fifty extra pounds of wire on board maybe more with every wire being twenty feet to long then the radar wire wtf! I'm surprised these things float once you get all the wire onboard. I went to go get a simnet wire and the shortest one the make is 2m ahhhh! I only need 1'
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Old 03-07-2014, 12:17 PM
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Furuno and Airmar claim you may cut to shorten transducer cables but to do it away from the connectors using a junction box from Gem Electronics:

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Can I cut my transducer cable?
Yes, the transducer cable can be cut. However, if the transducer came with a connector do not cut it off. The molded on connector is waterproof. You need to cut and splice the cable away from the connector using Airmar's splash-proof Junction Box. The connections will not corrode and the strain relief grommets are water resistant and have excellent cable retention. Please note that cutting the cable or removing the connector, except when using Airmar's junction box, will void the sensors warranty. You can buy a junction box and splice kit for our distributor Gem Electronics.
Gem Electronics
Phone: 843-394-3565 Fax: 843-394-3736.

Note: Carefully follow the instructions provided with your junction box.
***If you have a TRIDUCER multi-sensor, the ceramic element inside builds up a charge. When the cable is cut, it can discharge possible disabling the speed sensor.


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Probably worth a phone call...
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Old 03-07-2014, 12:59 PM
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Thanks,
I will give them a call.
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Old 03-07-2014, 01:40 PM
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BA,
I think I also read some where that airmar had purchased Gem a few years ago. Here is their website if the numbers are no longer in service.

http://www.airmartechnology.com/
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Old 03-11-2014, 09:10 AM
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This is always a option if you don't want to cut them:

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This is a junction box I wired this week at work. Wanted to keep some extra length on the cables just in case.
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Old 03-11-2014, 09:31 AM
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This is always a option if you don't want to cut them:

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This is a junction box I wired this week at work. Wanted to keep some extra length on the cables just in case.
Looks Nice . I wish our control panels and junction boxes were that neat at work
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Old 03-15-2014, 09:52 AM
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I am constantly in awe of guys who can do wiring well. Its a lot of time spent in uncomfortable positions but it sure looks nice when its done right. I find I always start out thinking I am going to dial it then quickly move into "Lets get it done" mode.
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Old 03-15-2014, 03:24 PM
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That box looks awesome. Before the rebuild my console look like that box, after it had a stick of dynamite thrown in it and the lid closed.
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