sbu22
Guru
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2011
- Messages
- 1,253
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Panache
- Vessel Make
- Viking 43 Double Cabin '76
Just completed an in-water survey for insurance renewal. No issues except: Surveyor notes that the boat is missing a breaker between the shore power inlet and the main panel. Shore power is two (2) 30a 120v feeds.
Surveyor says it’s no big deal. Grab a disconnect box with dipole 30a breaker at the friendly big box store and install in line. Sounds easy.
After casting about n the net, all I’m seeing from the box stores is fused disconnects similar to what you see on house air conditioners. I’m not big on fuses, but maybe I need to rethink it. Went to Blue Sea and I’m suddenly into ELCI stuff with galvanic isolators ($$$).
The way my system is physically laid out, the ideal breaker location is in the wall of a dry hanging locker – no weather exposure.
An electrician acquaintance says the nomenclature is “30a 120v dipole breaker disconnect.” I’m having no luck with that. Do I have a nomenclature problem or am I chasing a unicorn?
Any thoughts, guidance appreciated.
Surveyor says it’s no big deal. Grab a disconnect box with dipole 30a breaker at the friendly big box store and install in line. Sounds easy.
After casting about n the net, all I’m seeing from the box stores is fused disconnects similar to what you see on house air conditioners. I’m not big on fuses, but maybe I need to rethink it. Went to Blue Sea and I’m suddenly into ELCI stuff with galvanic isolators ($$$).
The way my system is physically laid out, the ideal breaker location is in the wall of a dry hanging locker – no weather exposure.
An electrician acquaintance says the nomenclature is “30a 120v dipole breaker disconnect.” I’m having no luck with that. Do I have a nomenclature problem or am I chasing a unicorn?
Any thoughts, guidance appreciated.