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[vidapura]

Hi Folks,
Just starting to rewire my boat.
Just wondering if anyone can recommend sites to go and buy the tinned wire, bus bar, distribution board and all that stuff.

Thanks
Vida

 

[Georgio]

I have found these guys very good, it helps that they are local to me so I can pop in http://www.furneauxriddall.com/

 

[pvb]

Yes, Furneaux Riddall are good. Also check Powerstore http://www.power-store.com/ and, cheap for some things, Acorn Engineering http://www.acornengineer.co.uk/

 

[sailorman]

cpc farnell certainly worth a look

 

[jakeroyd]

look at
http://kojaycat.co.uk/

a lot of auto stuff on there but marine as well.
I've just ordered some cable and inline connectors for my solar panel

 

[David2452]

Another vote for Fernaux Riddall, not overpriced even at their retail and very knowlegable, they also offer a good range of decent tinned copper terminals.

 

[Big-Bang1]

http://www.beal.org.uk/

Quick delivery, cheap but decent quality and always seems to be in stock. Well worth a try :encouragement:

 

[Keith-i]

Genuinedealz.com has been good for me. Even after carriage costs it's been cheaper than anywhere else I've come across.

 

[Tintin]

http://www.iem-services.co.uk/

Very good service. Happy customer from 2 refits.

 

[salar]

I have found these guys very good, it helps that they are local to me so I can pop in http://www.furneauxriddall.com/

I have spent a lot with them, and very pleased with the result. You may have to shop around for some specialist items, http://www.asap-supplies.com/ would be my next port of call.

The electrics part of my refit story is in here somewhere: http://harley25refit.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[prv]

All the ones I use have been mentioned already, but second recommendations for KojayCat, IEM Services, and Furneaux Riddall.

Pete

 

[Danbury]

... and, cheap for some things, Acorn Engineering...

Does Mrs Overall work there ?

 

[David2452]

Just a thought but so far we have concentrated on price, if you are looking for high quality stuff then just go to a Blue Sea Systems stockist for everything including Ancor marine cable, when a job will stand it or if I'm working to 0400 standard and I use it I am always impressed just how much better it is, cables nicer to run and handle, kit well made and heavily tinned, no push on terminals etc.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Just a thought but so far we have concentrated on price, if you are looking for high quality stuff then just go to a Blue Sea Systems stockist for everything including Ancor marine cable, when a job will stand it or if I'm working to 0400 standard and I use it I am always impressed just how much better it is, cables nicer to run and handle, kit well made and heavily tinned, no push on terminals etc.

+1

Having just completely rewired Phoenix, I have noticed that Blue Sea Systems stuff is standout for its quality.

 

[pvb]

Just a thought but so far we have concentrated on price, if you are looking for high quality stuff then just go to a Blue Sea Systems stockist for everything including Ancor marine cable, when a job will stand it or if I'm working to 0400 standard and I use it I am always impressed just how much better it is, cables nicer to run and handle, kit well made and heavily tinned, no push on terminals etc.

Agree with you on Blue Sea quality, which is why I suggested Powerstore, who stock many Blue Sea and BEP products, as well as marine grade cable and fittings.

 

[pvb]

Does Mrs Overall work there ?

Think she does their website!

 

[Storyline]

Used the BEP marine busbars from Power Store when I sorted out our battery bank - really nice quality imo (disclaimer - total amateur )
http://www.power-store.com/?id=166

Also used their Lifetime crimping tool and crimp assortment - not cheap but again seem good quality.

 

[vidapura]

Thanks for all the replies gents.
Really helpful.

Whats 0400 standard ?

I think I'm gonna need another book.. working off the PBO one...

Its a westerly centaur, and I've no plans (or use) for shore power, so I reckon the wiring is going to be basic enough.

 

[Trundlebug]

I bought some components from this company earlier this week.

Amazing service, I ordered it about 2pm on Wed, it arrived, normal post from Co Antrim on Thursday!
They have lots of boat wire too
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A1-DISTRIB...9346013&_sid=1037930333&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[Falling_Penguin]

Very happy with the outstanding help from David at marine and auto electrical supplies and wiring - kit car parts and electrics - iem services uk for my electrical components. Professional and personalised service, keenly priced and dispatched quickly.