{"product_id":"egis-power-post-plus-5-16-in-250a-distribution-post","title":"Egis Power Post Plus 5\/16 in 250A Distribution Post","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Egis Mobile Electric Power Post Plus gives you one clean place to land a heavy battery feed and branch it out to ten smaller accessory circuits. It's a single 5\/16 inch stainless stud on a nylon base, rated to 48 volts DC, so it works whether you're wiring a 12 volt outboard rig, a 24 volt trolling bank, or a 48 volt house system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egis Mobile Electric Power Post Plus solves a problem every rigged boat runs into eventually. You've got one heavy cable coming off the battery or the main switch, and a growing pile of accessories that all need power. Bilge pumps, nav lights, a stereo, a chartplotter, a couple of USB chargers. Stack all those ring terminals onto a single battery post and you end up with a leaning tower of connections that works itself loose and corrodes. This post gives you a clean, central place to land that main feed and branch it out properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it's built. The main input stud is 5\/16 inch (M8) stainless steel, the same size most house-battery, windlass, and inverter cables already terminate in. Ringed around that main post sit ten #8 (M4) screw terminals. So you land your big feed on the stud, then wire each accessory to its own small terminal. No more three or four rings fighting for space on one bolt. Everything mounts on a nylon base that keeps the whole assembly insulated from the panel, bulkhead, or battery box lid you screw it down to. That one change alone cleans up more helm wiring than almost anything else you can add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is stainless steel and self-locking, which matters more than it sounds. On the water, a connection that backs off under vibration is the connection that leaves you dead in the slip. Stainless holds its torque and shrugs off the salt air that eats plated steel alive. The nylon base won't corrode either. Rinse it, wipe it down, and it keeps doing its job season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated to 48 volts DC maximum, so this one post covers just about any small-to-midsize boat electrical system you'd build. Wiring a 12 volt outboard rig? It's at home there. Running a 24 volt trolling motor bank up front? Same post. Moving to a 48 volt lithium house bank? Still covered. And it works just as well as a negative or ground bus as it does on the positive side, so a lot of boaters buy two, one for each polarity, and keep their whole distribution tidy and matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick, honest word on the 250 amp figure. That's the rating on the main stud. The way a distribution post actually carries current, though, depends on the wire gauge and the ring terminals you bolt to it, not on the post by itself. Size your main cable for the real load, use properly crimped terminals, and you'll be well within spec. It's a small detail, but getting it right keeps your connections cool and your voltage drop low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody doing a fresh build, a refit, or just cleaning up the rat's nest that's accumulated behind the helm over the years. It's a favorite for consolidating accessory grounds, for adding a proper distribution point near a second battery, and for giving electronics a clean common feed away from the engine's electrical noise. If you've ever opened a console and winced at what the last owner did with a terminal block and a roll of electrical tape, this is how you fix it right. It's the kind of part that doesn't look like much on the bench, but it quietly makes every future wiring job on the boat easier. Add a bilge pump next season, a second sounder, a fresh set of courtesy lights, and there's already a proper landing spot waiting for the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. Pick a dry, accessible spot, screw the nylon base down flat, and land your cables. Torque the main stud hardware down firmly, snug each accessory terminal, and give everything a tug to confirm it's seated. Keep it somewhere you can reach it later, because a distribution point you can actually get a wrench on is a distribution point you'll actually maintain. That's it. You're done, and your wiring finally makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5\/16 inch (M8) stainless steel main input stud lands heavy battery, windlass, or inverter feeds on one central post\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTen #8 (M4) screw distribution terminals branch power to up to ten separate accessory circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel self-locking hardware holds torque under vibration and resists saltwater corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon base insulates the assembly and mounts flat to a panel, bulkhead, or battery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e48 volt DC maximum rating covers 12V, 24V, and 48V marine electrical systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e250 amp main stud rating handles high-current feeds when paired with correctly sized cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-post design with a compact footprint fits tight spaces behind the helm or in a battery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks equally as a positive distribution point or a negative and ground bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Egis Mobile Electric reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Egis Power Post Plus actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a DC power distribution post. You land one heavy feed on the main 5\/16 inch stud, then branch it out to as many as ten smaller accessory circuits on the #8 screw terminals. It keeps your wiring off a single overloaded battery post and gives every accessory its own clean connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is the main stud?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe main input stud is 5\/16 inch, which is M8. That's the same size most house-battery, windlass, and inverter cables already terminate in, so your existing ring terminals should drop right on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many accessories can I connect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are ten #8 (M4) screw distribution terminals around the main post, so you can wire up to ten separate accessory circuits from one feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work on a 12 volt boat? What about 24 or 48 volt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes to all three. It's rated to 48 volts DC maximum, so it covers 12 volt, 24 volt, and 48 volt systems equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 250 amp rating mean in practice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the rating on the main stud. How much current the post actually carries depends on the wire gauge and terminals you bolt to it, not the post alone. Size your main cable for the load and you'll be within spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it okay for saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for it. The stud and hardware are stainless steel and self-locking, and the base is nylon, so nothing on it corrodes the way plated steel would. A periodic rinse and wipe-down keeps it happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a ground or negative bus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It works just as well on the negative side as the positive. Plenty of boaters run two, one for positive distribution and one for grounds, to keep everything matched and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I mount and wire it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eScrew the nylon base down flat on a dry, accessible surface. Land your main feed on the 5\/16 inch stud and torque the stainless hardware firmly, then wire each accessory to its own #8 terminal and snug them down. Give everything a tug to confirm it's seated before you close up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgis Power Post Plus 5\/16 Inch 250 Amp Single Power Distribution Post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgis Mobile Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6012-308\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850074331728\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Post Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Power Distribution Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Stud Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 in (M8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Stud Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistribution Terminals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x #8 (M4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStud Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel, Self-Locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Main Stud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the Egis Power Post Plus actually do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a DC power distribution post. 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