Power to GPS..... cut and splice??

[NYSail]

So I am swapping my raymarine RC530 (2005) with a new Garmin 7607xsv. I want the same panel switch to power the unit. So I feel I just cut the power cable that is already in place and wired and tap into that. Am I missing anything??

thanks!
Greg

 

[Brian D]

Just make sure that the new unit and old unit have the same power requirements. Some GPS (I have two) have different requirements, One needs 8V and the other between 6~12V. So one requires a step-down while the other can plug directly into the battery.

Me personally I would not cut power lines unless I could not get a spare power cable. But if you do cut, make sure you leave ample length on the equipment side to resplice if you have to,

 

[NYSail]

Thanks.... yes same power requirements. The cable I am going to cut is the old raymarine power feed.

again thanks!
Greg

 

[Terry Cox]

Thanks.... yes same power requirements. The cable I am going to cut is the old raymarine power feed.

again thanks!
Greg

Would do the same here, Greg. Butt crimp splice with heat shrink.