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Cherubini Raider 33 - Need Shore Power Advice
Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:53:22 -0500, cavelamb wrote: Wayne's advice is well meant, but from what I've seen so far of marine services, I'd do it myself. Wiring and pin named for various connections http://www.frentzandsons.com/Hardwar...nfiguratio.htm I'd be the first to agree that it can be done as a DIY project but there are a couple of caveats. First, this is more involved than just installing a shore power inlet. There will also need to be a panel, hopefully with reverse polarity detection/prevention; circuit breakers; and branch circuits, all installed in accordance with NMEA standards. If not your insurance policy is not worth the paper it is written on, and you could face major liabilities if your boat causes a dock fire or electrocutes someone. Another issue is that most amateur electrical work stands out like a sore thumb when a boat is surveyed or resold. Having just been through the ENTIRE electrical suystem of my boat, I'd argue loudly that last sentence. (and you left of Ground fault). The work done by - professionals - just plain sucked. Bad crimps (by automotive type tools if I'm not mistaken), no strain relief, no drip loops, no labels, no idea of what wire does what, etc. This was not the factory wiring (perfectly adequate), but work done by a boat yard - after the fact. It's my boat, and I want it done right. Damit! Badly enough to research the standards, buy the proper tools and parts (and wire!), and do it - right. I don't have a lot of detail on the web site yet - but - http://www.home.earthlink.net/~capri...ds.htm#electro and scroll down ways to "My New arrangement"... I figer if I didn't do it right, Willie would (for sure) let me know! And he would probably be right on this one... Willie? What do I need to fix? -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/ |
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Cherubini Raider 33 - Need Shore Power Advice
"cavelamb" wrote in message m... Wayne.B wrote: On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:53:22 -0500, cavelamb wrote: Wayne's advice is well meant, but from what I've seen so far of marine services, I'd do it myself. Wiring and pin named for various connections http://www.frentzandsons.com/Hardwar...nfiguratio.htm I'd be the first to agree that it can be done as a DIY project but there are a couple of caveats. First, this is more involved than just installing a shore power inlet. There will also need to be a panel, hopefully with reverse polarity detection/prevention; circuit breakers; and branch circuits, all installed in accordance with NMEA standards. If not your insurance policy is not worth the paper it is written on, and you could face major liabilities if your boat causes a dock fire or electrocutes someone. Another issue is that most amateur electrical work stands out like a sore thumb when a boat is surveyed or resold. Having just been through the ENTIRE electrical suystem of my boat, I'd argue loudly that last sentence. (and you left of Ground fault). The work done by - professionals - just plain sucked. Bad crimps (by automotive type tools if I'm not mistaken), no strain relief, no drip loops, no labels, no idea of what wire does what, etc. This was not the factory wiring (perfectly adequate), but work done by a boat yard - after the fact. It's my boat, and I want it done right. Damit! Badly enough to research the standards, buy the proper tools and parts (and wire!), and do it - right. I don't have a lot of detail on the web site yet - but - http://www.home.earthlink.net/~capri...ds.htm#electro and scroll down ways to "My New arrangement"... I figer if I didn't do it right, Willie would (for sure) let me know! And he would probably be right on this one... Willie? What do I need to fix? -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb/ Great job Richard! |
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