Just purchasd 1995 Hunter 26. Survey says "AC receptacle boxes...should be replaced with approved watertight boxes". No website seems to list these boxes. Can I use outdoor approved boxes and GFI outlets to fix this? AC is only used dockside and on trailer at home (no generator). Mike T.
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Most boats do not have watertight boxes. My surveyor missed that on two boats. Where are the boxes that they are exposed to water? I guess if you "think inverted" it might make sense. GFCI is a good idea. You do know that you only need one per breaker. Just the first one in a series.
Most boats do not have watertight boxes. My surveyor missed that on two boats. Where are the boxes that they are exposed to water? I guess if you "think inverted" it might make sense. GFCI is a good idea. You do know that you only need one per breaker. Just the first one in a series.
Call the surveyor...
I've seen many boats but no **interior** waterproof boxes. I'd call the surveyor to see what he was recommending. Let us know too.
I've seen many boats but no **interior** waterproof boxes. I'd call the surveyor to see what he was recommending. Let us know too.
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Mine aren't waterproof. GFI protected of course. You could install an outdoor style spring loaded cover plate in place of the standard one for some additional protection if you think it's necessary. Jeff
Mine aren't waterproof. GFI protected of course. You could install an outdoor style spring loaded cover plate in place of the standard one for some additional protection if you think it's necessary. Jeff
Show me the code
That is pretty silly in my opinion. GFI sure makes sense but I probably get more water in my house bathroom AC sockets and they are not "water proof". Can the surveyer quote you the set of codes he/she is using as a reference? My experiance with surveyers is that they have their opinions about what is right and what is not but only a few actually have a $800 code books to consult. Anyway, assuming no GFI doesn't water in the outlet just trip the circut breaker? I'd probably notice the water flying around the cabin and then the breaker popping. More likely that my kid is sticking a paperclip into the outlets. Did the surveyer mention that you should have "child proof" plugs for the outlets. And what about radon in the bilges or "gasp" mold in the head. I mean really folks, sailing is quite the dangrous sport with all these hazards in the cabin not to mention the ocean and weather. Take everything a surveyer says with a grain of salt and look over the boat yourself before you buy.
That is pretty silly in my opinion. GFI sure makes sense but I probably get more water in my house bathroom AC sockets and they are not "water proof". Can the surveyer quote you the set of codes he/she is using as a reference? My experiance with surveyers is that they have their opinions about what is right and what is not but only a few actually have a $800 code books to consult. Anyway, assuming no GFI doesn't water in the outlet just trip the circut breaker? I'd probably notice the water flying around the cabin and then the breaker popping. More likely that my kid is sticking a paperclip into the outlets. Did the surveyer mention that you should have "child proof" plugs for the outlets. And what about radon in the bilges or "gasp" mold in the head. I mean really folks, sailing is quite the dangrous sport with all these hazards in the cabin not to mention the ocean and weather. Take everything a surveyer says with a grain of salt and look over the boat yourself before you buy.
Do your own research
The Coast Guard has a very good web site that will give you the correct specifications. Also your insurance company will have the same code. Blue sea systems has good customer service and has a good tech page on their site with links. Basicly what I could find is that you need one GFI at the start of each series of outlets, but see the codes youself.
The Coast Guard has a very good web site that will give you the correct specifications. Also your insurance company will have the same code. Blue sea systems has good customer service and has a good tech page on their site with links. Basicly what I could find is that you need one GFI at the start of each series of outlets, but see the codes youself.
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