Wiring the ELCI
My new blue seas flashy panel came with a 30amp dual breaker, which is pretty standard. I decided I wanted to have more safety than that though, so bought an ELCI. This device is like a GFCI for your whole… Continue reading
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Changing the outlets – Part 3
I’m done! But not without a struggle. I bought new screws, that had flatter heads, and used them as shown Then I tried to put the cover on – still wouldn’t fit. ARGH. Part of the metal box was… Continue reading
Changing the outlets – part 2
OH GOD. Anyway, first order of business was to add connectors onto the wires. In houses, this is done by just wrapping the wire strand around the screw. In boats, this doesn’t fly for a number of reasons. I chose… Continue reading
Changing the outlets: Part 1 of probably loads
Today, I started seriously changing the outlets to GCFIs. Theoretically, you only need one GFCI at the start of each circuit and all the outlets downstream are covered, but I decided to change out them all – the old sockets… Continue reading
Goodies
My new smartplug socket (to replace existing, slightly dodgy existing shorepower socket), shorepower cord and Blue Seas AC/DC panel arrived today! Just waiting for the galvanic isolator and the ELCI switch and we are in business – I can’t wait… Continue reading
Artists Impression of me looking at the old wiring
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Still cleanin’ on
Except now I’ve done the whole V Berth, Bathroom and Closet. Next is the main cabin – I’ve taken the time to start pulling out wire that isn’t hooked up to anything – so far I’ve got this out And… Continue reading
Upholstery and Wiring
I tried to get my covers off the cushions, and horribly failed. So I won’t be able to wash them really, so I am going to have them redone – and will get the V-Berth foam replaced. It’s probably going… Continue reading