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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-08-2022, 03:53
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Thanks for your tips - much appreciated. Can you give any further info on this option? Any where to look at such panels ?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-08-2022, 03:16
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

I have learnt a good deal via this thread.

I am now considering keeping my orig panel but rebuild it - ie, overhaul it.

I will need to source new dual pole breakers that fit - I was browsing...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 08:59
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

nice looking panel David.

Unfortunately as i have learnt in this thread i need to stick with dual pole breakers + I am 230v for AC.

where did you get your panel built ?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 04:59
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Hmmm thats an interesting observation. Will check this out for sure. Is untinned going to be an issue on freshwater ?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 04:55
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Thanks for the heads up. Wil take a look there.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 00:41
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

This been a very useful thread - I am now awake to several insights about the electricals I had not considered before.

I think I need to study boat electrics as they pertain to yachts.

Does...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 00:29
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Nolex, thanks for your input.

I didn't know of the implications of dual pole switching on an aluminium boat. Can you elaborate any further on it or point to some reading material on it?

I know...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 00:13
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Thanks for your input Stu.

It seems the consensus is the wiring will be fine. A visual inspection of the wiring at the switch panel end and at the end where it connects something will tell all....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2022, 00:05
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Why, thank you for that wonderful and helpful advice.

Its not about impressing anyone. Its first and foremost, safety - how do these old panels hold up over time ? I know at the in-laws farm we...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 05:26
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

As an aside, how would an aluminium hull affect this ? Would the aluminium dissipate the electrical charge from the lightning strike into the surrounding water ?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 05:05
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

So what if you disconnected just one N2K connection at the master N2K junction box - then its a physical disconnect from the cable up the mast from the master N2K junction box.

We get pretty...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 04:58
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Would lightning suppressor's in multiply places in the wiring have helped at all?

Lightning protection is a whole other topic on its own. Here we have learnt the hard way the only thing that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 04:54
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

So then, N2K up the mast is fine. No need to worry about the NEMA183 thing?

Ok, so then the only protection from lightning is to unplug everything when you see a storm approaching. May not be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 00:49
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

That is some EXCELLANT wiring right there - that is very sexy. I hope I can find that quality in my neck of the woods. Some people "GET" wiring in panels/control boxes and others just dont seem to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 00:33
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Thanks for your thoughts MV WEEBLES.

Yes I totally agree - only top brand parts should be used on the electrical system. I have a 48v 5kVA Victron inverter here at home as power blackouts are a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2022, 00:19
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

great idea there - more detailed info would be great.

One strange anomaly in my circumstances - I wont be using any running lights - AT ALL. Its for security - total blackout needed. There are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2022, 06:12
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Very informative. Thanks for the insights. Totally agree that the backplane is what it is all about. The front panel is just visually pleasing and gives the opportunity to include monitors from the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2022, 04:35
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Could not have said it better - I guess this is exactly what I was trying to say in a fumbled way about my concerns over aged wiring in a salt water environment.

How does one check for this given...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 22:27
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

Some really good insights here.

The problem I am trying to solve is to update the panel. It is working and there is no apparent trouble or issue that I am aware of, but its as ugly as sin. I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 09:07
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

The boat was made by Garcia in France so I would expect everything was done to a high level.

I need to put in an inverter and battery system so lots of cables will be replaced with heavier duty...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 08:28
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

What is the expected life of 1987 vintage wiring subjected to a salt air environment for 35 years ?

Is replacing the wiring something that I should seriously consider or not really? I am concerned...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 08:25
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

[QUOTE=Cheechako;3659486]Probably not what you want to hear,

I dont mind hearing all sides to the argument.

but... I think plain old analog systems are reliable and easy to repair when you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 07:23
Replies: 79
Views: 11,762
Posted By Jim Jones
Electrical Panel replacement

Not sure if this is the right section of the forum for this or not, but there was nowhere obvious that an electrical question for a boat goes...even though it is not about batteries or solar.

I am...
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