The surveyor recommended, based on current specs, that the AC and DC panels be separated on my 1997 Hunter 376. The insurance company has now made it a prerequisite to insurance. The surveyor says it can be as simple as placing a plastic strip between the AC circuit board and DC circuit board. Is there a part or a kit that can be purchased to accomplish this?
Separation of AC and DC panels
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a/c ---------------- d/c
A simple piece of plastic such as a tupperware lid or container should do cut to size and secured in place should do all they want to do is stop the two different circuits arching to each other. You are just suppling an insulating barrier.
A simple piece of plastic such as a tupperware lid or container should do cut to size and secured in place should do all they want to do is stop the two different circuits arching to each other. You are just suppling an insulating barrier.
Here's mine
Here's a picture of my panel which is what Hunter did on a 2001 H320. Just a plastic box and plastic divider held on with cable ties. You should be able to find something like it in the hardware store or maybe some kitchen supplies? Gary
Here's a picture of my panel which is what Hunter did on a 2001 H320. Just a plastic box and plastic divider held on with cable ties. You should be able to find something like it in the hardware store or maybe some kitchen supplies? Gary
Just another example of requirements invented
to justify a fee. I could go on for hours. Why on earth do we need to install a barrier between the high and low voltage side? Here's mine and I'm sticking with it!
to justify a fee. I could go on for hours. Why on earth do we need to install a barrier between the high and low voltage side? Here's mine and I'm sticking with it!
Use Clear Plastic Sheet
It shouldn't be that hard to do yourself. Start with some cardboard to use as a pattern. Cut and fold it to make a cover over the AC side. This is the smallest area so it would be the easiest. Locate a couple screws on the backside of the panel that will be able to hold the plastic in place. Get a sheet of plastic at a hardware store - say 1/8" thick or maybe a tad thinner. Cut the plastic to match the cardboard pattern. Heat the plastic along the fold lines using a propane torch - did this in the 6th grade in shop class so it shouldn't be difficult for an adult. Spiff up the raw edges by filing them smooth and then with the propane burner make a once-over to turn them clear. Drill the holes to line up with the screw holes and attach. Probably the most difficult part would be finding a couple screws/fasteners to attach. Might need to put a couple new longer black screws in to replace a breaker screw to get the length required?
It shouldn't be that hard to do yourself. Start with some cardboard to use as a pattern. Cut and fold it to make a cover over the AC side. This is the smallest area so it would be the easiest. Locate a couple screws on the backside of the panel that will be able to hold the plastic in place. Get a sheet of plastic at a hardware store - say 1/8" thick or maybe a tad thinner. Cut the plastic to match the cardboard pattern. Heat the plastic along the fold lines using a propane torch - did this in the 6th grade in shop class so it shouldn't be difficult for an adult. Spiff up the raw edges by filing them smooth and then with the propane burner make a once-over to turn them clear. Drill the holes to line up with the screw holes and attach. Probably the most difficult part would be finding a couple screws/fasteners to attach. Might need to put a couple new longer black screws in to replace a breaker screw to get the length required?
Black plastic box
Blue Sea makes a very inexpensive plastic box in several sizes with one side open and screw mount facings for this very purpose. See West Marine Catalogue
Blue Sea makes a very inexpensive plastic box in several sizes with one side open and screw mount facings for this very purpose. See West Marine Catalogue
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