Katie and I rewired and rebuilt the whole shore power system this weekend. We now have a 30A main breaker with polarity warning, an AC voltmeter, four 15A breakers--one for each outlet--and four GFCI outlets. One in the v-berth, one in the main cabin, one in the galley, and one in the engine bay/sail locker.
I made the breaker panel out of a piece of bookshelf fronting left over from a previous project. I know, I know, it looks tacky as hell. But it's solid and a perfect fit. Eventually it'll be the template for a new panel made from something untacky. Or maybe I'll just paint it. Right now, I'm pleased as punch that it works.
It's good to see what you two are up to! How are you doing? Still enjoying the liveaboard lifestyle?
ReplyDeleteHello all would like to know whear did you get the switch box at for switching from shore ac power to boat dc power. thanks and keep up the good work.
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ReplyDeleteThe two panels will be side-by-side in the galley. All the components were bought at West Marine. The two systems will be totally separate from each other, except that the battery charger in the engine space will be plugged into the engine space outlet while we're on shore power.
Mike
Freedom--
ReplyDeleteEven with the setbacks (see above), we wouldn't give it up. Loving it!
Mike