Over heating warning Buzzer

[The Force power]

I have been reading some posts on this and I fully understand it function and how its wired.
but in none of the posts (that I read) has anybody mentioned or brought up the idea I thought of to do, so here is my suggestion and let me know if this is a dumb idea.

since the Termister-switch is what causes the ground patch when it reaches high temp, why not hook this to the (black & yellow) wires from the ignition wires to ground out the ignition? so you would not have to worry about hearing or not hearing the warning buzzer.

Let me know if I forgot something that is being left out of the equation and needs to be the way it is

 

[foodfisher]

Safety? Hot or not, you may still need to keep going.

 

[alldodge]

Safety? Hot or not, you may still need to keep going.

Agree,
your headed for trouble and your motor dies
if your going WOT and the motor dies, like slamming on the brakes

 

[GA_Boater]

So you're out cruising and some how end up with a fully loaded ore carrier (can any type of not very nimble boat on any waters) bearing down on you and the motor stops. I can think of better ways to go - Preferably with a smile on my face.

 

[jerryjerry05]

The overheat alarm goes off BEFORE critical temps are reached.
It's a WARNING buzzer.

If it gets hot enough the motor will probably shut down on it's own.

The buzzer on most Force/Chrysler isn't loud enough as it is.
I usually suggest installing a horn from a car or motorcycle.

 

[The Force power]

Thank you all for the input, you have me convinced!!

 

[poconojoe]

Another scenario...you're running WOT, the engine shuts down and your boat comes to a quick halt. Your wake then swamps your stern. You take on water...maybe not enough to sink you...or maybe yes?

 

[The Force power]

another valid point, thank you

 

[GA_Boater]

The overheat alarm goes off BEFORE critical temps are reached.
It's a WARNING buzzer.

If it gets hot enough the motor will probably shut down on it's own.

The buzzer on most Force/Chrysler isn't loud enough as it is.
I usually suggest installing a horn from a car or motorcycle.

If you go with an added horn, use a relay triggered by the warning sensor to sound the horn. Most horns draw a fair amount of current and may blow the sensor, then all you may hear is a quick squeak. The relay protects the sensor and lets the horn blast.

 

[The Force power]

thank you for the advice, I thinking of installing an bright led light on the Dash

 

[jerryjerry05]

If you install a light, make it one that flashes.