Simon054
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I am about to start rewiring my small yacht and wish to fit a connection for shorepower for charging/240v supply, does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram to work from.
Yacht Electrics
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Talbot
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basically the same as that required by a caarvan, and you can often get a small rcd/breaker box for this purpose from a caravan shop. normally they also include a basic wiring diagram.
Make sure you get the right size breakers for your purpose, I had to pull my box apart and fit larger breakers to cope with the larger load that a boat normally has.
Make sure you get the right size breakers for your purpose, I had to pull my box apart and fit larger breakers to cope with the larger load that a boat normally has.
BAtoo
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Also look at your local eletrical wholesaler/supplier - they often do a garage box - 2 breakers, RCD, wether resistant box for not alot - I think my local one does it for £30 ish; also cable etc cheaper there than BnQ etc. - I used 1 rcd for battery charger & one for domstic electrics.
Dont forget a galvanic isolator to reduce electrolysis - thats a marine supplier job - £70ish I think.
Various books and articles in PBO etc.
Dont forget a galvanic isolator to reduce electrolysis - thats a marine supplier job - £70ish I think.
Various books and articles in PBO etc.
bobgosling
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Best book that I have seen on this subject is :
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Electrics Afloat by Alastair Garrod. Read it BEFORE you do anything !
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Electrics Afloat by Alastair Garrod. Read it BEFORE you do anything !
