Any electricians out there? I was in the midst of replacing my main cabin light but wanted to check if there was any electricity coming through the overhead wires so I just briefly touch the wires together, o.k. stupid, I know, but I didn't think it would cause much damage (I don't see any). Immediately after, I lost all power, did I screw myself and create a complete melt-down? Any thoughts, solutions or constructive criticism appreciated.
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Fuses
I would suspect that you blew a fuse. Check your fuse/switch panel for blown fuse(s). On some boats there is a main fuse at the battery, usually an inline type. The fuses are there to protect the wiring and devices from the ocassional oops, worn wire or overload.
I would suspect that you blew a fuse. Check your fuse/switch panel for blown fuse(s). On some boats there is a main fuse at the battery, usually an inline type. The fuses are there to protect the wiring and devices from the ocassional oops, worn wire or overload.
Probably a fuse
I have to agree with Mike about probably being the main fuse/breaker. Next time use a voltmeter.
I have to agree with Mike about probably being the main fuse/breaker. Next time use a voltmeter.
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I did the same
when wiring my nav light circuit with a battery, 2 nav lights and a switch in the basement. I had a 3 amp fuse off the + of the battery protecting the circuit. When I touched the wires to short them, there wasn't even a spark, but the fuse was blown. Check your fuses closely. A 3 amp fuse has a very thin wavey wire, it will be slightly bend if blown. It would even look like there is no break in it, and definatly no browning. Pull it out and check it with a flashlight if you have to. They are hard to detect.
when wiring my nav light circuit with a battery, 2 nav lights and a switch in the basement. I had a 3 amp fuse off the + of the battery protecting the circuit. When I touched the wires to short them, there wasn't even a spark, but the fuse was blown. Check your fuses closely. A 3 amp fuse has a very thin wavey wire, it will be slightly bend if blown. It would even look like there is no break in it, and definatly no browning. Pull it out and check it with a flashlight if you have to. They are hard to detect.
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