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- Joined
- Aug 29, 2014
- Messages
- 2,228
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Sylphide
- Vessel Make
- Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Hello all,
I've been putting this off for too long already. My name is Dave, and I am clueless when it comes to marine electrical systems. In fact, I've always had an aversion to electricity in general. I don't really understand it, and it makes me nervous, so I stay away from it.
I know what happens when I flip switches, but I don't really understand why it happens. I would like to learn more about this sort of thing, so that I might be more self reliant in the repair and installation department. Also, as I may be living aboard full time in the not too distant future, I'd like to understand how to manage an energy budget.
Do you guys have any recommendations for good guides to start with? Is there some great, glowing book of electrical bibledom that I should read? If it's colorful and could explain it to me like I'm five, that would be great!
Thankee!
I've been putting this off for too long already. My name is Dave, and I am clueless when it comes to marine electrical systems. In fact, I've always had an aversion to electricity in general. I don't really understand it, and it makes me nervous, so I stay away from it.
I know what happens when I flip switches, but I don't really understand why it happens. I would like to learn more about this sort of thing, so that I might be more self reliant in the repair and installation department. Also, as I may be living aboard full time in the not too distant future, I'd like to understand how to manage an energy budget.
Do you guys have any recommendations for good guides to start with? Is there some great, glowing book of electrical bibledom that I should read? If it's colorful and could explain it to me like I'm five, that would be great!
Thankee!