Just a stupid question: Are you plugged in to the AC port on your boat rather than the main house port?
Hunter 356 - electrical issue when plugging in on the hard
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Hi Smoky73, We are in Oakville Ontario Canada. When I plug-in no other boats have been plugged in at the same time. I’ve experimented number of different ways in the yard. The yard staff won’t allow any boats to be plugged in overnight. I’ve tried multiple times just being the only person plugged in versus multiple boats plugged in at once. There are various power connection points with standard outdoor GFl outlets. I’ve asked many other boaters and no one is experiencing the same issue; I have to think that it’s something to do with my boat. The power supply has always been adequate.
Can anyone confirm what some of the symptoms are when it breaker goes bad on the panel? The site sells them for a reason so I imagine that maybe that’s a weak point? Maybe due to age in my case?
I assume a “weak” breaker will trip earlier than its rated capacity. So that could be the issue.
At my marina, there are some standard 110v outlets on the light poles we can run extension cords from, and run some basic household appliances, battery charger, etc.
Last year, I coud run a space heater or a shop vac, plus have my battery charger on. Where I am this year, the GFI on the light pole trip if I turn on any appliance More than my LED TV. I assume this is due to a weak GFI breaker outlet…
The only thing I want to test is a heavier extension cord. I have used a 100 foot cord in the past and always could run an appliance or 2, so not sure that is the problem.
Greg
At my marina, there are some standard 110v outlets on the light poles we can run extension cords from, and run some basic household appliances, battery charger, etc.
Last year, I coud run a space heater or a shop vac, plus have my battery charger on. Where I am this year, the GFI on the light pole trip if I turn on any appliance More than my LED TV. I assume this is due to a weak GFI breaker outlet…
The only thing I want to test is a heavier extension cord. I have used a 100 foot cord in the past and always could run an appliance or 2, so not sure that is the problem.
Greg
You could test it with a battery powered inverter also. Does it still trip?
If you are not comfortable working with AC get an electrician and work with him as a learning experience. It is probably more important to understand why you have this problem as it is to get it fixed.
At your own risk.
With the power off, not plugged in. Starting with each connection from the outlet back check for loose connections or corrosion. Is the wiring to the outlet good? Pull on each individual wire and check for corrosion. Look for simple problems first. Check the first breaker after outlet and replace. Carefully trace to the AC board (unplugged). Isolate one breaker at a time and test by powering up. You could always rewire AC outlet to AC breaker in case it is damaged somewhere. You definitely have a voltage leak from a loose or damaged or wire. Just systematically eliminate what could be possibly be wrong. I had to do a similar thing with my boat when installing a new charger/inverter. Much to my surprize some screwed connections just pulled out.
If you are not comfortable working with AC get an electrician and work with him as a learning experience. It is probably more important to understand why you have this problem as it is to get it fixed.
At your own risk.
With the power off, not plugged in. Starting with each connection from the outlet back check for loose connections or corrosion. Is the wiring to the outlet good? Pull on each individual wire and check for corrosion. Look for simple problems first. Check the first breaker after outlet and replace. Carefully trace to the AC board (unplugged). Isolate one breaker at a time and test by powering up. You could always rewire AC outlet to AC breaker in case it is damaged somewhere. You definitely have a voltage leak from a loose or damaged or wire. Just systematically eliminate what could be possibly be wrong. I had to do a similar thing with my boat when installing a new charger/inverter. Much to my surprize some screwed connections just pulled out.