Shore Power Cable Short Circuit ?

[wetsail1]

Also check voltages. Low power increases amps

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by hellosailor

What osiris said: Grease the contacts.

I'd probably use No-Alox or another contact enhancer that is basically grease heavily doped with zinc dust, rather than using plain dielectric grease though. The zinc dust is sacrificed if there's any galvanic action, so it provides some extra protection, not just blocking oxidation.

Indeed! No boat should be without it.

Although I wouldn't hesitate to use Ideal's "No-Alox", I prefer Burndy's "Penetrox" compound. It's a little less "runny", especially in warmer applications.

[Alecadi]

As always thanks all CF for the good advices.
And also for the good humor
:-)
Alec

[zeehag]

good humor--who sent ye ice cream---dang -- why didnt they send that to me--i want ice cream.......