"IanM" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11:11 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

Interesting suggestion. I think it's probably maint. crew that won't
fess up, since they've been doing a lot lately. I was thinking it would
be nice to get notified when it goes out. I'm betting there's some
device on the market that could email me, but it's probably expensive.

Do you have WiFi internet available at the dock ? If so you could rig a
web cam.

Or if not, a still camera *could* be rigged to take a photo on power
failure. If there is WiFi, install something like Skype or other VOIP
solution hooked to a hailer as well.

"{siren} **STAND** **AWAY** **FROM** **THE** **DOCK** **BOX** {siren}"

If you are lucky and it is a person they might be so startled they fall
off the pontoon :-)

But seriously, take the lead off and open each end for a full visual
inspection. Any rust staining or other buildup on the plastic insulator
between the pins *MUST* be cleaned off, if it doesn't clean up well
replace it. Dead spiders removed etc. Any signs of water penetration and
you'll need to either replace the plug or line socket or at least make
sure the rubber boot is sealing properly. If you have to disconnect any
wires, be sure you know where they go and reassemble with a very little
silicone dielectric grease.


Are you talking about the lead inside the box or the cord that runs to the
boat.

I like the siren idea! LOL

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Capt. JG wrote:
"IanM" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11:11 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

Interesting suggestion. I think it's probably maint. crew that won't
fess up, since they've been doing a lot lately. I was thinking it would
be nice to get notified when it goes out. I'm betting there's some
device on the market that could email me, but it's probably expensive.
Do you have WiFi internet available at the dock ? If so you could rig a
web cam.

Or if not, a still camera *could* be rigged to take a photo on power
failure. If there is WiFi, install something like Skype or other VOIP
solution hooked to a hailer as well.

"{siren} **STAND** **AWAY** **FROM** **THE** **DOCK** **BOX** {siren}"

If you are lucky and it is a person they might be so startled they fall
off the pontoon :-)

But seriously, take the lead off and open each end for a full visual
inspection. Any rust staining or other buildup on the plastic insulator
between the pins *MUST* be cleaned off, if it doesn't clean up well
replace it. Dead spiders removed etc. Any signs of water penetration and
you'll need to either replace the plug or line socket or at least make
sure the rubber boot is sealing properly. If you have to disconnect any
wires, be sure you know where they go and reassemble with a very little
silicone dielectric grease.


Are you talking about the lead inside the box or the cord that runs to the
boat.

I like the siren idea! LOL

Your lead is *your* problem, the fixed wiring is the marina's problem
and shouldn't be touched unless you are a licensed electrician under
contract to the marina.

If you have an isolating transformer *without* soft start, and the power
has been going on and off to the whole pontoon, that can definitely trip
your boxes breaker. I doubt it is anyone unplugging you as basic
courtesy would be to check the plug's back in and on afterwards, you
haven't found the plug out and if they forgot to switch you on, they
almost certainly forgot to switch off before changing the plugs over.
Put a tamperproof sticker across the gap between the plug and the socket
and another on the breaker cover flap and see if they get broken.

"IanM" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
"IanM" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11:11 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

Interesting suggestion. I think it's probably maint. crew that won't
fess up, since they've been doing a lot lately. I was thinking it
would be nice to get notified when it goes out. I'm betting there's
some device on the market that could email me, but it's probably
expensive.
Do you have WiFi internet available at the dock ? If so you could rig
a web cam.

Or if not, a still camera *could* be rigged to take a photo on power
failure. If there is WiFi, install something like Skype or other VOIP
solution hooked to a hailer as well.

"{siren} **STAND** **AWAY** **FROM** **THE** **DOCK** **BOX** {siren}"

If you are lucky and it is a person they might be so startled they fall
off the pontoon :-)

But seriously, take the lead off and open each end for a full visual
inspection. Any rust staining or other buildup on the plastic insulator
between the pins *MUST* be cleaned off, if it doesn't clean up well
replace it. Dead spiders removed etc. Any signs of water penetration
and you'll need to either replace the plug or line socket or at least
make sure the rubber boot is sealing properly. If you have to disconnect
any wires, be sure you know where they go and reassemble with a very
little silicone dielectric grease.


Are you talking about the lead inside the box or the cord that runs to
the boat.

I like the siren idea! LOL

Your lead is *your* problem, the fixed wiring is the marina's problem and
shouldn't be touched unless you are a licensed electrician under contract
to the marina.

If you have an isolating transformer *without* soft start, and the power
has been going on and off to the whole pontoon, that can definitely trip
your boxes breaker. I doubt it is anyone unplugging you as basic
courtesy would be to check the plug's back in and on afterwards, you
haven't found the plug out and if they forgot to switch you on, they
almost certainly forgot to switch off before changing the plugs over.
Put a tamperproof sticker across the gap between the plug and the socket
and another on the breaker cover flap and see if they get broken.


Excellent idea! It wouldn't even have to be really tamper proof... just
something that would have to be open the box... A piece of tape would do it,
since I know it's not malicious... either it's a mistake or some power
issue.


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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com