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Old 12-30-2011, 05:06 AM   #17
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Galley Switch

First, unless there's an electrical problem or limitation that won't allow the oven and cooktop to be used at the same time, all this switching will accomplish is to make it more difficult to cook meals. I (and my wife) often use the burners and microwave or oven at the same time when preparing a meal.

Second, as I previously posted, there's absolutely no need to switch the neutral if a switch to select one appliance or the other is desired.* A simple SPST switch will do the job as long as it's rated for the current.

Third, I'll make a guess that this "automatic load shedding switch" only switches the hot conductor. It also confuses the cook and makes the boat more complicated and prone to trouble.

Let's remember the "KISS" principle here: Keep It Simple, Stupid.



-- Edited by rwidman on Friday 30th of December 2011 07:07:28 AM


-- Edited by rwidman on Friday 30th of December 2011 07:08:43 AM
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