I installed the ELCI breaker panel PN8102. Having such a breaker does not remove the GFCI requirement at other outlets. These ABYC regulations apply to new boat construction but are worthwhile upgrades.
Ed On Nov 24, 2014 1:36 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > An ELCI is an electric leakage current interrupter. Any lister installed > one? Essentially, they are the equivalent of a GFCI for receptacles but > protect the whole boat. An ELCI is installed on the shore power feed to > the boat. It can take the place of the main AC breaker. > > <https://www.bluesea.com/products/category/ELCI_and_GFCI> > > Whereas your AC receptacles may be protected by a GFCI, your other AC > users, hot water heater, air conditioner, hard wired battery charger, etc. > are not unless you've installed an ELCI. > > I think they may be ABYC required for new boats. Any lister heard a > surveyor mention one during a survey? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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