But how would you handle connecting and disconnecting every time you step or
unstep the mast? And how would you protect it from the elements?
I replaced the plugs numerous times and I seem to have a problem doing it
reliably. And the worst part is that you have reasonably limited time when the
mast is hanging in the mast crane.
I am using this:
http://www.sea-dog.com/groups/1989-polarized-molded-electrical-connector. It
works for a season or two; potentially longer, if you don’t disconnect it.
I am still looking for a good solution.
I am almost at the point where I am considering drilling through the deck and
installing the wiring outside of the mast, so that it could be handled when the
mast is already standing. But I hate to drill a hole and this would also put
the connector in the harms way from my feet (on occasion).
Marek
From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:37
To: [email protected]
Cc: Joel Aronson
Subject: Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet
I would use a terminal block, not a plug.
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|328|2289986|2289993&id=51890
Joel
On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:27 AM, Mark McMenamy via CnC-List
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Everyone,
A while back I posted I was having trouble with my anchor light flickering
and going out. I traced the problem to the outlet at the base of the mast. It's
just a smidge too loose to make good contact all the time. There is a split on
each prong of the plug which I have made bigger in order to get better contact,
but the connection still fails unless I push the plug to one side or the other.
Before I pull the outlet and replace it, I wondered if anyone had any ideas?
I've also cleaned the outlet as best as I could. There was some corrosion, but
it's gone now.
As always, thanks a lot.
Mark McMenamy
C&C 25 "Icicle"
Fort Pierce FL
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