For an entire boat these things are what is suggested: http://www.bluesea.com/products/category/Circuit_Breakers/ELCI_and_GFCI
Were you using these or a home GFCI? Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 9:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat AC Outlets I tried adding new GFI's on my AC where it comes in, and ended up removing them because of nuisance tripping . I was told that on one side it was the Charger - apparently the transformer takes a millisecond to load, and that caused constant tripping, and the other side maybe needed new wiring. One problem I could solve but if the charger/Inverter is really the problem, that is a problem. Maybe I just need to install downstream from that, but then not everything is covered. I guess nothing is covered now. Bill Coleman C&C 39 [cid:[email protected]] From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:53 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat AC Outlets FWIW.... GFCI's in a marine environment can be a real nuisance when they trip due to small leakage currents caused by humidity and salt etc. They are generally not required by electrical code on shore power outlets and in RV parks. On board one in each AC branch circuit is adequate as a string of outlets can be run off and be protected by one GFCI. Rich On Mar 23, 2014, at 22:24, Ken Heaton <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hello Edd, In one of my former lives I worked as a Journeyman Construction & Maintenance Electrician. One of those Tradesman guys. I really don't think there is such a thing as a marine GFI. Just buy brand some name GFI's and install them. They may not last more than 8 or 10 years in that environment but they're relatively cheap so no great loss. On the other hand, if you do want to spend money, the GFCI's on pages 20 and 21 of this Hubbell Brochure are some of the best out there: http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/press/pdfs/h5254.pdf I wouldn't bother with the tamper resistant ones, I find that feature annoying. Ken H. On 23 March 2014 19:41, Edd Schillay <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Listers, It looks like the Enterprise's AC system has suffered some corrosion over the winter and I'm thinking of doing a bit of an overhaul, including replacing some of the outlets on board with GFI ones that will stand up to a marine environment. Anyone have a recommendation on the best outlets to buy? Looks like Defender and West Marine don't sell any. Links would be appreciated. All the best, Edd ------------------------------- Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise NCC-1701-B C&C 37+ | City Island, NY www.StarshipSailing.com<http://www.StarshipSailing.com> ------------------------------- 914.332.4400<tel:914.332.4400> | Office 914.332.1671<tel:914.332.1671> | Fax 914.774.9767<tel:914.774.9767> | Mobile ------------------------------- Sent via iPhone 5 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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