Isolate inverter from shorepower

[powerabout]

Capt
Are you saying the ABYC std is out of date as well as the sterling data?
That sounds right to me.
Cheers

[capt littlelegs]

Originally Posted by powerabout

Capt
Are you saying the ABYC std is out of date as well as the sterling data?
That sounds right to me.
Cheers

The ABYC std has changed since 2002 mentioned in the Sterling quote only by incorporating an open circuit warning but it was never a standard for the UK at least, in fact the UK electrical regs stated that no switched device should be in an earth wire, which is what a GI is. However there are some failsafe GI available from a US firm called Dairy something... I'll have to look it up.

[capt littlelegs]

Originally Posted by capt littlelegs

The ABYC std has changed since 2002 mentioned in the Sterling quote only by incorporating an open circuit warning but it was never a standard for the UK at least, in fact the UK electrical regs stated that no switched device should be in an earth wire, which is what a GI is. However there are some failsafe GI available from a US firm called Dairy something... I'll have to look it up.

Done

http://www.dairyland.com/products/GI

[pistnbroke]

I think you should take professinal advice on this ..certainly the hull should be earth ....I know you are not on 240v but many have been killed getting off boats not knowing the hull was at 240v and the bank was earthed . You must comply with your countries regulations and that of the marina ..

I have not seen the words "qualified Marine electrician" under anybodys name on this site

[capt littlelegs]

Originally Posted by pistnbroke

I think you should take professinal advice on this ..certainly the hull should be earth ....I know you are not on 240v but many have been killed getting off boats not knowing the hull was at 240v and the bank was earthed . You must comply with your countries regulations and that of the marina ..

Absolutely... he is! 50 volts is enough to kill in the right circumstances!

I have not seen the words "qualified Marine electrician" under anybodys name on this site

Some of us perhaps are more widely qualified/experienced than just that and wouldn't want to be pigeon holed! Anyway I didn't realise this was a job interview, after starting work as an apprentice electrician nearly 50 years ago I'm now trying to wind my business down and retire!

[pistnbroke]

Dont take the advice of well meaning idots get someone to do it who your wife can sue when you get killed .....

[capt littlelegs]

Originally Posted by pistnbroke

Dont take the advice of well meaning idots get someone to do it who your wife can sue when you get killed .....

That should have been your first post...

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by pistnbroke

Dont take the advice of well meaning idots get someone to do it who your wife can sue when you get killed .....

Good point,-- can I have your name and address ,--just in case.

[capt littlelegs]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Good point,-- can I have your name and address ,--just in case.