dielectric barrier 430 insurance
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That is ridiculous, I would find myself another insurer more in touch with the marine industry standarts.
Typical in the electrical cabinet of process equipment. There was usually a plexiglass enclosure around the high voltage components so if someone was working inside the energized panel they couldn't bump or short with a tool across the high voltage. It actually seems like a good idea. I have seen people working on the backside of their circuit breaker panels (12 V side) without shutting off the 110 or disconnecting the shorepower cord. They weren't planning on touching the 110 V exposed terminals. I guess the insurance company is trying to minimize their liability. If the system is inherently safe then ask for a reduction in premiums.
It means they want a plastic or other non conductive barrier between the AC and DC sides of the panel. Been an ABYC requirement for a while so your boat should have it from the factory..my insurance company has asked me.........
the main panel accomodates the AC and the DC breakers. It should have a dielectric barrier to segregate the two systems.
can anyone tell me what this means.....I am confused
thanks
This is one example of AC isolation... There are many way to do the same thing.
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