Perko or Blue Sea battery switch

dgs119 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:53 pm

Wondering which one is better for adding a 2nd battery to my H190? Perko or Blue Sea. Any pros or cons of the diffrent brands?

Thanks,

Walt · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:28 pm

I've used Perko in all three of my boats. Absolutely no complaints. I have never even heard of Blue Sea (not to imply it's an inferior product).

Sierra · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:41 pm

Walt wrote:

I've used Perko in all three of my boats. Absolutely no complaints. I have never even heard of Blue Sea (not to imply it's an inferior product).

+1

dgs119 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:49 pm

Thanks for the information. When looking into battery switches Blue Sea was another brand that I saw. Here is a link to the company if you wanted to see what their product is like. http://bluesea.com/category/1/products/9001e200
I had a Perko switch on a previous boat and had no issues however that was about 10 yrs ago so didn't know if there was a new Sheriff in town.

Blue Sea http://bluesea.com/category/1/products/9001e200

aguyindallas · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:00 pm

I have done a Perko on 2 different boats...work perfect so its what I suggest.

dgs119 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:00 pm

Nauti Luv- do you recomend med. or heavy duty?

230 Mike · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:23 pm

Blue Sea is top-notch stuff. But Perko is good too. Either will be fine.

aguyindallas · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:34 pm

dgs119 wrote:

Nauti Luv- do you recomend med. or heavy duty?

I have the medium.

07H200SS · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:25 pm

Perko on two boats now with zero problems.

Walt · **Posted:** Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:53 am

My $.02.....If you can put your hands on both, I would suggest considering where and how it is to be installed. The Blue Sea disconnect looks like it may not be easily rotated unless you are "straight-on". I know the Perko's are easy to operate from otherwise difficult angles. Also, the red stands out a little better. I've taught the GF to throw the disconn if there is a fire.

dgs119 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:48 pm

I think I will go with the Perko switch. Seems like this is the most commonly used switch and everyone swears by it. I was looking at the installation information online and it looks pretty simple.

Any tips or suggestions when installing on my H190?

I want to keep my auto bilge so I figure I would keep that wired directly to the 1st battery.

Jim_R · **Posted:** Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:58 pm

I went the Blue Sea Systems 'Add a Battery' route - this kit includes an isolator and Switch, so both batteries are charged by the alternator - no remembering to change the switch to ensure both batteries are fully charged. Works great. Some detail on my install is here (towards the bottom): http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1956

www.iFourWinns.com

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