That is what I thought too. I did not think it was wise to disconnect the green. Thank you, I will let him know Ahmet
On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ahmet — a three-pole breaker like that would typically be used on a > 240-volt shore power system, which has TWO hots and a neutral. The breaker > would interrupt all three of those, with the ground left untouched. NEVER > DISCONNECT THE SAFETY GROUND!!! > > If your friend only has a 120-volt system, he only needs to wire two of > the three poles. > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > > On May 11, 2016, at 11:09 AM, Sailnomad via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > A friend of mine is replacing a triple pole breaker on his older boat. > http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=61868 > I know double pole breakers are used to cut out the Neutral and the Hot at > the same time. This one also has a built-in reverse polarity breaker. > Boes anyone know how is it supposed to be wired ? is the third pole used > to disconnect the ground ? > > Thank You > Ahmet > S/V Tabasco C&C 25 > Winthrop, MA > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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