Shore connection.

[Seadog17]

Is there a favourite waterproof socket that can be fitted to the front/rear of the boat so that you can just plug the shore connection in without the wire passing through the hatches?

Many thanks.

 

[johnalison]

My socket is the normal type and fairly well shielded. An Island Packet 46 I was on had a row of sockets with chrome lids that screwed on exposed to the weather that seemed to work, so they must exist.

 

[Gumpy]

Think you will find it should be a plug fixed to the boat not a socket

something like this
http://caravan-motorhomes.east-coast-leisure.co.uk/Product/1046/240v-MAINS-ANGLED-INLET-16Amp

 

[VicS]

waterproof is the problem

maybe one of these Marinco style inlet connectors
http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1368&id=227&
or this one with a screw on cover
http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1369&id=227&

This one is water resistant to IP56 ... but the pins are exposed
http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1364&id=226&

This one is flush mounting and has a hinged cover
http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1360&id=225&

 

[tudorsailor]

Is there a favourite waterproof socket that can be fitted to the front/rear of the boat so that you can just plug the shore connection in without the wire passing through the hatches?

Many thanks.

My yacht came equipped with Hubbell twist lock socket. Have a look at the Hubbell site

Very happy with it

TS

 

[johnalison]

Think you will find it should be a plug fixed to the boat not a socket

Quite right of course. I think OP & I were using the term loosely to mean a fixed item rather than something attached to a cable.

 

[Cantata]

I have one of the type shown flush-fitting with a flap, it's on the side of the cockpit below seat level. Perfectly adequate but had to buy a new one recently as my big feet broke the flap hinge. Avaialble on fleabay much cheaper than elsewhere, I found.

 

[emandvee44]

Shore power sockets

Of course the socket on the yacht must have the exposed pins! It is the opposite way round to domestic plugs and sockets. SVB have a new model IP67 rated, and several more.

Michael.

 

[Seadog17]

Thanks for all your help. I think the Hubble with the screw cap is what I was thinking of, better for watertight sealing.

Plugs/sockets, wouldn't think I'm a marine engineer, (MN), with close to fifty years at sea, would you?

 

[Seadog17]

Wifey pooh has just ordered this one,

http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1369&id=227&

with plug type socket etc. for my Chrimbo pressie Will save a lot of faffin' around when visiting the boat.

Thanks again to everybody who replied.

 

[sailorman]

Is there a favourite waterproof socket that can be fitted to the front/rear of the boat so that you can just plug the shore connection in without the wire passing through the hatches?

Many thanks.

mine is from Index Marine & works well

 

[ithet]

There does not seem to be on the market any properly waterproof bulkhead plug with cover that takes a standard 16a shoreline socket. Those suggested above are either unprotected, splash resistant only, or take special (i.e. expensive) cables.

Anyone know different?

 

[Gumpy]

There does not seem to be on the market any properly waterproof bulkhead plug with cover that takes a standard 16a shoreline socket. Those suggested above are either unprotected, splash resistant only, or take special (i.e. expensive) cables.

Anyone know different?

OK Ill put my work hat on!

About the best rating that you will get in industrial plugs and sockets is IP67
this is Immersion up to 1 m, however this is normally only when the conector is mated. The exception to this is a Cee Norm 2485 or 2638 that have a cap to go over the pins when not on use
http://www.ceenorm.co.uk/product.php?xProd=9455&jssCart=d4167232ea44d33f801f5f4294bc021e

J

J

 

[Boo2]

Wifey pooh has just ordered this one,

http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=1369&id=227&

with plug type socket etc. for my Chrimbo pressie Will save a lot of faffin' around when visiting the boat.

According to the photo of the pins that wouldn't fit my shoreline cable. Have you ordered matching sockets for your power cable too ? Or am I missing something ?

Boo2

 

[Seadog17]

According to the photo of the pins that wouldn't fit my shoreline cable. Have you ordered matching sockets for your power cable too ? Or am I missing something ?

Boo2

Ordered the lot, so shouldn't be a problem. I think with the screwed cap it should be fairly waterproof. We'll see in four weeks time when I get home again. Off to the balmy North Sea tomorrow

 

[ithet]

OK Ill put my work hat on!

About the best rating that you will get in industrial plugs and sockets is IP67
this is Immersion up to 1 m, however this is normally only when the conector is mated. The exception to this is a Cee Norm 2485 or 2638 that have a cap to go over the pins when not on use
http://www.ceenorm.co.uk/product.php?xProd=9455&jssCart=d4167232ea44d33f801f5f4294bc021e

J

J

Thank you for that Magnette, nearest to fitting the bill if I can find a stockist. Would ideally prefer a flush(er) fitting though.