The GFI didn't fit my outlet box until I attacked the box with a Dremel and some files. It was a very tight fit. I think Graham had the same problem and just switched to a bigger outlet box.
I found that the portside outlet breaker actually served the nav station as well as the whole port side so one GFI covered the nav station, galley and head. That left one outlet on the starboard side of the V-berth unprotected and I don't care about that one. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 24 March 2014 08:30, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > GFI outlets don't fit in the junction boxes on my boat. I hope you don't > have the same problem! > > Joel > 35/3 > Annapolis > > > On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 11:08 AM, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > >> The only place you need a GFCI is for outlets. Water heaters and chargers >> are notorious for nuisance trips. >> >> Rich >> >> On Mar 24, 2014, at 10:42, "Bill Coleman" <colt...@verizon.net> wrote: >> >> I tried adding new GFI's on my AC where it comes in, and ended up >> removing them because of nuisance tripping . >> >> >> >> I was told that on one side it was the Charger - apparently the >> transformer takes a millisecond to load, and that caused constant tripping, >> and the other side maybe needed new wiring. One problem I could solve but >> if the charger/Inverter is really the problem, that is a problem. Maybe I >> just need to install downstream from that, but then not everything is >> covered. I guess nothing is covered now. >> >> >> >> Bill Coleman >> >> C&C 39 <image001.gif> >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List >> [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] >> *On Behalf Of *Rich Knowles >> *Sent:* Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:53 PM >> *To:* kenhea...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Boat AC Outlets >> >> >> >> FWIW.... GFCI's in a marine environment can be a real nuisance when they >> trip due to small leakage currents caused by humidity and salt etc. They >> are generally not required by electrical code on shore power outlets and in >> RV parks. On board one in each AC branch circuit is adequate as a string of >> outlets can be run off and be protected by one GFCI. >> >> >> Rich >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 22:24, Ken Heaton <kenhea...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hello Edd, >> >> >> >> In one of my former lives I worked as a Journeyman Construction & >> Maintenance Electrician. One of those Tradesman guys. >> >> >> >> I really don't think there is such a thing as a marine GFI. Just buy >> brand some name GFI's and install them. They may not last more than 8 or >> 10 years in that environment but they're relatively cheap so no great loss. >> >> >> >> On the other hand, if you do want to spend money, the GFCI's on pages 20 >> and 21 of this Hubbell Brochure are some of the best out there: >> http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/press/pdfs/h5254.pdf >> >> >> >> I wouldn't bother with the tamper resistant ones, I find that feature >> annoying. >> >> >> >> Ken H. >> >> >> >> On 23 March 2014 19:41, Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> >> >> It looks like the Enterprise's AC system has suffered some corrosion over >> the winter and I'm thinking of doing a bit of an overhaul, including >> replacing some of the outlets on board with GFI ones that will stand up to >> a marine environment. >> >> >> >> Anyone have a recommendation on the best outlets to buy? Looks like >> Defender and West Marine don't sell any. Links would be appreciated. >> >> >> >> All the best, >> >> >> >> Edd >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> >> Starship Enterprise >> >> NCC-1701-B >> >> C&C 37+ | City Island, NY >> >> www.StarshipSailing.com >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> 914.332.4400 | Office >> >> 914.332.1671 | Fax >> >> 914.774.9767 | Mobile >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> Sent via iPhone 5 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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