How My Livescope and Units Are Wired Up

How I have my Livescope wired up

[@Laldrew24]

Does the gls10 and the 1022 need a 40amp?
I’m hesitant to install my set up got lvs34 with 8612 curious what fuse I should be putting in

[@ljohns5582]

It's just me, but i would use a piece of red tape to the hot black wire just to make it look more professional. Great videos and info .Thanks

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I should do that.

[@timschreiber1584]

You run two units and your live scope on what size battery?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

30 ah and it runs all
Day for me

[@chadcoulter8854]

Question if u get time, I have a manual adjust pole on my Ultrex from dubl seat, how far Above the trolling motor should I mount the transducer. Pole will adjust down even to the motor head if needed. Thanks a ton

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Hard to say without seeing a pic of your setup bud. About 6 inches above the top of the barrel of trolling motor is what Garmin recommends if it mounted on the trolling motor shaft

[@alexle4009]

Recommendations on where to purchase the fuse box? And how many aH is that battery you running?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I found mine on Amazon

[@lonniehall9006]

Good show again, Kentucky

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you bud

[@badqtip]

lol thats some fine wiring

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you sir

[@jstreun36]

Warranty question. Three amp outdoors battery’s that got moisture did they replace them also how long before each had the probelm

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Welcome to the amped outdoor problem. They did replace my first three. Then they kept saying it was my fault and said they wouldn’t replace anymore. That’s why I switched companies

[@jstreun36]

@@The_Garmin_Guru what brand battery now. I’m going to lithium isolated setup. About to pull trigger. Considering Amped, miller tech, Dakota. Value your experience so how long you been with this battery? Usually don’t miss your videos so if you did one let me know.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

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[@ronaldphillips8750]

I am a 73 year old amature on these things, however, I did install a Livescope that works a couple of years ago. I tried to follow the instructions and I did not install a cutoff switch. I guess I thought the system was off when the Ecomap was off. It makes sense to have a switch. Can I assume I have had unnecessary wear on the black box or damaged It?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Naw you didn’t damage it. All is good

[@ronaldphillips8750]

Thanks@@The_Garmin_Guru

[@ribbs67]

Does the black box Isolated ground wire need to be connected? I have the power wire and negative wire running to my battery box.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I don’t know anybody that hooks that up

[@ribbs67]

@@The_Garmin_Guru Good enough for the girls I go with.. thanks for the quick reply!

[@daviddincler7494]

What size fuses did you use ? And also did you cut the inline fuses off on your units

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I think 10 amp
Fuses and yes no need for the inline

[@tomsexton3530]

Thanks so much, what Gauge wire do you run from battery to fuse block?? Thanks!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

10 gauge from the battery to the block

[@tomsexton3530]

@@The_Garmin_Guru thank you very much

[@malcolmzoll7613]

Great information 👍

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timothycrowson2198]

Do you water ground ur black box if so where

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I do not sir

[@andrewmckinnon4555]

Everyone, including Garmin, is suggesting using 10ga marine grade to supply power and ground to the black box. Supplied with the Livescope you receive a harness about 6’ long of 14ga wire. Every video or article I’ve sourced mentions avoiding a voltage drop to the box so it’s recommended you use 10ga wire. But in every video that uses 10ga wire they splice it to the entire 6’ harness of 14 gauge wire and is then coiled and zip tied next to the black box, rather than shorting it and splicing it. IMO reducing the wire size from 10ga to 14ga creates a voltage drop by itself not to mention using the entire 6’ of it.
Yours is the ONLY video that shows you using the original 14ga harness to supply power and ground to the box!
Now my question: what are your thoughts on using 10ga wire or just using the supplied 14ga harness? My install is only about 3-4’ way from a Milwaukee M18 lithium battery. I’m thinking 10ga wire is over kill. Thoughts?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I think using 10 gauge is for traveling from the front of the boat to the back. If you can reach the battery use the supplied harness

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I think using 10 gauge is for traveling from the front of the boat to the back. If you can reach the battery use the supplied harness

[@user-gh7ex8pn5z]

Should I use same amp size in fuse block that came out of the in line fuses ?

[@andrewmckinnon4555]

@@user-gh7ex8pn5z yes, remove the inline fuse at the unit and move it as close to the battery source as possible.

[@Richard-mj5dp]

Have you or anyone heard of the screen freezing up while using Livescope? I’m going round and round with garmin on this issue. It works for a few minutes then freezes.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Have you tried force updating your unit with the new update. It’s helped a lot of people

[@Alexworld13]

Mine was freezing after updating.
It did it on my 93 uhd and my plus93. My plus didn't get the updating. I think it is in the black box. Going on a week with no freezing. I took my auto depth off.

[@Richard-mj5dp]

@@The_Garmin_Guru yes, garmin even sent me a special update. No bueno

[@Richard-mj5dp]

@@Alexworld13 I’ll try that. So just turn auto depth off? I have the 93sv too. When I update, it shows an error with the 93 but not the gls10. Trying to get a new box but that’s pulling teeth.

[@Alexworld13]

@@Richard-mj5dp My black Box is brand new as of December.
I don't wanna call cause I don't wanna be without it for the ice fishing season. Lol

[@alananderson2961]

You never mentioned what gauge wire you used??

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

10 gauge marine grade from
Batteries to fuse block

[@ryanmanners9174]

How many fuse boxes do you have on your boat?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Just one

[@danielbethea4292]

Where did you get that fuse box?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Sorry bud. Been asleep. Working nights This week. SOYOND Waterproof Fuse Block,fuse Box With Led Indicator Damp-proof Cover 12 Circuits With Negative Marine Fuse Block For Dc 12/24v Automotive Car Marine Boat RV Truck www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDZVW3P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_7VX0Y4A945FGN50KV212?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@danielbethea4292]

Thanks man.

[@alexjackson2007]

What brand fuse box did you buy?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

6-Way Fuse Block W/Negative Bus - JOYHO ATC/ATO Fuse Box with Ground, LED Light Indication & Protection Cover, Bolt Connect Terminals,70 pcs Stick Label, For Vehicle Car Boat Marine Auto www.amazon.com/dp/B07DYT2TVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_VCGC01WF8FCZYAJK7XY8

[@alexjackson2007]

@@The_Garmin_Guru Thanks. Keep up the great videos

[@bassneckfishing2505]

Nice bro 👌

[@YAKNCRAPPIE]

What are those yellow clips connectors called ? I need some to connect to my power cable. Thanks brother

[@jcook8191]

Link for fuse distribution block ? Good job

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

SOYOND Waterproof Fuse Block,fuse Box With Led Indicator Damp-proof Cover 12 Circuits With Negative Marine Fuse Block For Dc 12/24v Automotive Car Marine Boat RV Truck www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDZVW3P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_35667YN07408J5QG1KQ1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@jcook8191]

Thank boss 👍🏻

[@johnramsey1175]

Do you need a fuse box wiring up the black box and the 126sv to the lithium battery??

[@Badkharma21]

they will let anyone post on youtube even if their set up is a bit sketchy. 40 amp fuses are way too big for your set up. 7.5A is standard for fish finders and livescope.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I was just using the fuses for to fill in the spots and show how the block worked. But thank you so much for the concern. I’m doing alright on UA-cam and you helped a lot.

[@Badkharma21]

@@The_Garmin_Guru Good. i was worried there. you should consider that most folks are not knowledgeable about this stuff and would take you at face value.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@Badkharma21 you’re right about that. I thought had stated in the video that they were too large but it’s been a while since I did that video. I’ll make a new one just in case

[@Badkharma21]

@@The_Garmin_Guru sounds great. love your channel but that one video caught me sideways. have a great day!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@Badkharma21 all
Is good friend. Thank you for watching.

[@scottjordon]

There’s a plain black fake Troll Jacket for lack of a better description on Amazon for like $15 and 1 piece is long enough to cover a lot of wires and make them look better and you can cut it to length so that’s what I did because cmon Troll Jacket….$40 for a name? Lol not today and yeah Brother you don’t need 40’s on those screens and black box sorry I couldn’t help myself lol have a blessed day Brother

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I use old rod sleeves they work great also. You have great ideas too