Protecting your FF cables ?

[FISH11]

One of the most important things to remember is connect the battery to the harness last, after the FF in already connected and Disconnect the battery first when done. That will help reduce the electrolysis on the connections.

[PescadorPete]

I slip a PVC pipe cap over the loose connectors. It keeps the dielectric grease in place and keeps the water out. They look like this. You have to find the right size for a tight fit on your connectors. I got them at Marshall's hardware in Miramar.

[ashmoz]

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

I slip a PVC pipe cap over the loose connectors. It keeps the dielectric grease in place and keeps the water out. They look like this. You have to find the right size for a tight fit on your connectors. I got them at Marshall's hardware in Miramar.

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home depot has similar item in their "hardware" drawers for 25 cents!

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by FISH11

One of the most important things to remember is connect the battery to the harness last, after the FF in already connected and Disconnect the battery first when done. That will help reduce the electrolysis on the connections.

Yes, this question has been asked many, many, many times....

What I have found that works well is to use a simple procedure ALWAYS for connecting and disconnecting your fishfinder.

Using this procedure for the past 3-4 years, I'm still on my original power cable from my original HDS7 unit, with no visible corrosion.

When Connecting:
1. Connect fishfinder
2. Connect battery

When Disconnecting:
1. Disconnect battery
2. Disconnect fishfinder

Never disconnect your fishfinder with your battery connected ever!!! Especially when your fishing or around saltwater or any kind of water!!!

At the end of every trip I like to rinse the connectors with freshwater.