Alan, was the change over to the Smart Plug just re-attaching the regular wiring? I am assuming this must be done at both the boat end and the power cord end? Thanks
Richard S/V Bushmark4; C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: C&C <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu> Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2017 10:22 am Subject: Re: Stus-List re; marinco/shorepower inlet I've been using a Smart Plug ever since it was introduced, with no problems. The contacts are larger, and a replacement (if you should need one) is readily available. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 3:34 AM, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I would think twice abut the smart plug for a coupla reasons - 1) it is effectively a proprietary solution, meaning that you cannot use more widely available connectors should yours fail, get stolen, etc... 2) I see you have a .ca email address - you need to check if the item is CSA approved. Probably nobody will enforce this, BUT if you have a fire it could be a concern insurance-wise. That said, the standard "twistlock" solution is far from ideal, primarily because the female connector (which engages the inlet) is subject to contact fatigue, corrosion, resistance, heat, melt over time. (In my 20 years with a major manufacturer of these things, I noticed a pattern....) Not sure why the Marinco inlet requires replacement, but why not just replace the whole thing? The part will likely cost nearly the same -or more - as the complete unit, and may be a PITA to get. IF the replacement is suggested because of evidence of corrosion or heat, check (and replace) the mating part, that's where the likely cause lies. If the contacts are bent, they will certainly distort the mating female contact, contributing to the resistance>heat>failure cycle. These things do fail, and in my experience its with the female contacts overheating at the inlet. Dave ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bev Parslow <bparslo...@yahoo.ca> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2017 00:35:28 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Stus-List marinco Our 29-2 was built in 1984. The survey says the marinco inlet interior needs to be replaced. Where can I find the insert? The 305crmb is supposed to work for models after 1991. Should I give it a go? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu> To: "C&C" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 17:07:47 -0800 Subject: Re: Stus-List marinco Replace it with a Smart Plug: http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|2290035|2290039&id=3472976 Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=6c_Ml3wlFDIHQ0DIxhbO02h-0gVoMKVZU4vqmBpJNeg&s=OIZa0Oa7vNZWt8ORQnEUsclXl-_O82QcC-Ds8K78YKI&e= All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -- Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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