Galvanic Isolator Position

[haslemere_harry]

Hi all,

I've run a couple of searches on this but can't find an answer. I'm about to install a GI and can't work out if it absolutely has go between the inlet and first fuse box (immediately after the inlet socket in a deep cockpit locker) or if its just as effective to position it after the fuse box but before the 240v distribution panel (under the chart table). Ideally I'd like to go for the latter as there is only about 10cm of cable between the inlet and main fuse and as such will no doubt be a mighty fiddly operation.

Thanks in advance

Mark

 

[l'escargot]

It should go between the inlet socket and the consumer unit as in the picture here: http://www.safeshoremarine.com/assetts/diyinstallguide.pdf

If there isn't the space, I wouldn't see a problem with locating it physically elsewhere but nearby and extending the cables to it and back to the consumer unit.

 

[haslemere_harry]

Great, thanks.

Mark