removehtml]I am buying a Hunter 260 From Dave Condon at American Marine in Zebulon, and so far its been fantastic dealing with him. The power on this boat is 110V 60HZ, standard US Shore power But I am importing the boat into Australia, where we have 240V 50HZ shore power Anyone got any cool ideas of how I can overcome this, without having to totally rewire and refit new appliances Error: Error: expected [/URL], but found [/removehtml] instead[/removehtml]
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Buccob, it depends on *which* appliances you
are talking about. Many battery chargers have the option to run at 240V 50 Hz; you'll need to investigate its owners manual or contact the manufacturer. The same is true but not so likely for other AC-powered items on your boat. As for any DC powered stuff; no worries. As for the shore power itself (cable, plugs, etc.), I cannot help.
are talking about. Many battery chargers have the option to run at 240V 50 Hz; you'll need to investigate its owners manual or contact the manufacturer. The same is true but not so likely for other AC-powered items on your boat. As for any DC powered stuff; no worries. As for the shore power itself (cable, plugs, etc.), I cannot help.
Get a universal isolation transformer
That way, you also can have galvanic isolation and save some zincs too. Almost all chargers are 50/60 hz capatible - check your charger. Matter of fact, check the rating plates on all your AC powered equipment onboard to see if it is compatible with 50 hz. If it is, you just have to get the right voltage. To get the right voltage, you just change the tap on the power transformers primary. You would be stepping down from 240 to 120. If you get the Iso transformer, you will be able to keep all the existing wiring like the circuit breakers, etc... Add up all your loads and determine which KVA you will need from the transformer. Usually 2 KVA is more than adaquate for a small boat.
That way, you also can have galvanic isolation and save some zincs too. Almost all chargers are 50/60 hz capatible - check your charger. Matter of fact, check the rating plates on all your AC powered equipment onboard to see if it is compatible with 50 hz. If it is, you just have to get the right voltage. To get the right voltage, you just change the tap on the power transformers primary. You would be stepping down from 240 to 120. If you get the Iso transformer, you will be able to keep all the existing wiring like the circuit breakers, etc... Add up all your loads and determine which KVA you will need from the transformer. Usually 2 KVA is more than adaquate for a small boat.
AC Wires No Problem
The wires for 240VAC are much smaller than for 120VAC so the wiring would be no problem with regard to size. The only way it would matter is if the Australian boat codes specify something that is different other than gage. The outlets would undoubtably be different though. Also, the 12VDC wiring for providing the proper current will be okay except for possibly the same issue about local code requirements. As with any boat, if more DC loads are added one should always check the wire sizes, starting from the battery cables to the main breaker and working up toward the main panel, to ensure they're of adequate size. Large wires and cables, especially for motor loads (refrigeration, autopilot, forced air heater, windlass, etc.) is to err on the side of the angles.
The wires for 240VAC are much smaller than for 120VAC so the wiring would be no problem with regard to size. The only way it would matter is if the Australian boat codes specify something that is different other than gage. The outlets would undoubtably be different though. Also, the 12VDC wiring for providing the proper current will be okay except for possibly the same issue about local code requirements. As with any boat, if more DC loads are added one should always check the wire sizes, starting from the battery cables to the main breaker and working up toward the main panel, to ensure they're of adequate size. Large wires and cables, especially for motor loads (refrigeration, autopilot, forced air heater, windlass, etc.) is to err on the side of the angles.
Ask Dave
He's perhaps Hunter's biggest sales rep even though he's miles from water in a cornfield outside Raleigh. I bought an H320 from him two years ago and found him to be very resourceful.
He's perhaps Hunter's biggest sales rep even though he's miles from water in a cornfield outside Raleigh. I bought an H320 from him two years ago and found him to be very resourceful.
Call Hunter
I have always called Hunter (800-771-5556) with my technical questions. They have always been anxious and helpful whenever I call.
I have always called Hunter (800-771-5556) with my technical questions. They have always been anxious and helpful whenever I call.
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