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gofast24
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Shore Power Receptacle (1 of 2) Failure Feb 25, 2020 12:02:00 GMT -5

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Post by gofast24 on Feb 25, 2020 12:02:00 GMT -5

Week ago went to boat and smelled plastic burning. Removing Shore#1 ( hot and smelling) found 10 AWG wire from shore power receptacle to 30 amp breaker in the housing severely corroded. (picture attached) . As the boat has been in fresh water since new just accepted that the copper wire (not tinned multi strand cable) finally succumbed to corrosion. Replaced receptacle and plug with new. Took about ten minutes to do job. Now, need to check shoore #2 to see if same problem. Thinking to just bypass the 30 amp breakers in the compartment as both shore power tower and breaker in cabin both have 30 amp breakers, so 3X breakers in each line?

Any thoughts on bypassing the 30 amp breaker at the plug into boat housing ?

2001 Regal 4160
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Rich
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Shore Power Receptacle (1 of 2) Failure Feb 26, 2020 10:20:09 GMT -5

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Post by Rich on Feb 26, 2020 10:20:09 GMT -5

No photo included that I can see.

I wouldn't remove those breakers. On my boat I find them handy to be able to shut off the power to the boat, and it may also be required for ABYC standards (I'm not sure here). If a short was to happen between your shore power and the main breaker panel, your boat could burn down. Those breakers help to protect your boat!

I was going to upgrade my breakers with newer style that have the ELCI safety features, but I haven't done that yet, mostly as I need to think about the physical size difference compared to what is already in my boat.

These:
www.bluesea.com/products/3106100/A-Series_ELCI_Main_Circuit_Breaker_-_Double_Pole_120V_AC_30A

Last Edit: Feb 26, 2020 10:27:50 GMT -5 by Rich

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Shore Power Receptacle (1 of 2) Failure

Post by gofast24 on Feb 25, 2020 12:02:00 GMT -5

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