12V Macerator Pump Power
It's a long story but I ended up with a NIB 12V macerator pump off Craigslist. I wanted 12V power by the sewer outlet for it and this is what I came up with: There was an unused 12V fused circuit o...
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Like the other posters, the use of speaker wire had me a little alarmed as these macerators can draw 20 amps or more. Twenty amps requires 12 gauge wire. For safety's sake, I installed a 30 amp fuse on 10 gauge wire to the macerator I had in my boat. I never had any problems and it worked just fine. Maybe my installation was a bit over capacity, but it made me feel safe.
Using a wire that is too small can cause the wire to get hot and burn the insulation, and/or cause the voltage to drop which could damage the motor to the macerator.
Using a wire that is too small can cause the wire to get hot and burn the insulation, and/or cause the voltage to drop which could damage the motor to the macerator.
