Hi all,
I found myself with an unexpectedly free Sunday, so I decided to seize the moment and replace the POs poorly installed fuse panel with a Blue Sea Systems 8-position metal DC panel. (See this thread for photos of the old panel I was replacing.)
Besides having to cut a larger opening with a jig-saw in a slip with rolling conditions, the installation was smooth and straightforward. I forgot to take photos, but I'll post some next time I'm at the boat. I love that this new panel has a negative busbar built in.
I'm so thrilled with my new found electrical capabilities that I'd like to install a Blue Sea m-Series battery switch.
And here comes my question: Should I use the jig-saw to cut the 2 5/16th diameter circular hole for the battery switch, or should I use a drill with a hole saw attachment like this one? I'm planning on installing the switch adjacent to the original panel location (where my new panel now resides) just to port, and just forward of the companionway step. Apologies, I don't know what to call this part of the cabin. My concern with the hole saw is that it will either walk or chip the area I'm drilling and create a mess. The jig-saw went through that material like butter, but it's harder to cut round holes with a jig-saw, at least for someone with my limited skills.
Thanks as usual for any guidance!
Best,
Andre
I found myself with an unexpectedly free Sunday, so I decided to seize the moment and replace the POs poorly installed fuse panel with a Blue Sea Systems 8-position metal DC panel. (See this thread for photos of the old panel I was replacing.)
Besides having to cut a larger opening with a jig-saw in a slip with rolling conditions, the installation was smooth and straightforward. I forgot to take photos, but I'll post some next time I'm at the boat. I love that this new panel has a negative busbar built in.
I'm so thrilled with my new found electrical capabilities that I'd like to install a Blue Sea m-Series battery switch.
And here comes my question: Should I use the jig-saw to cut the 2 5/16th diameter circular hole for the battery switch, or should I use a drill with a hole saw attachment like this one? I'm planning on installing the switch adjacent to the original panel location (where my new panel now resides) just to port, and just forward of the companionway step. Apologies, I don't know what to call this part of the cabin. My concern with the hole saw is that it will either walk or chip the area I'm drilling and create a mess. The jig-saw went through that material like butter, but it's harder to cut round holes with a jig-saw, at least for someone with my limited skills.
Thanks as usual for any guidance!
Best,
Andre