Unknown Electric Panel Brand

[arg116]

Hi,
I recently bought a Catalina 38. It seems that the electric panel was upgraded but I can’t find any markings showing the brand. I would like to change some of the labels, but the more typical labels used by Blue Sea or Paneltronics don’t fit.
Breakers are made by Carling. The existing labels aren’t flat, they have a bit of a bevel. Last resource would be to use Brother label printer.
Anyone can guess what the brand of the panel is by taking a look to these pictures?
Thanks in advance,
Joaquín

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I get the impression the panel is home made by someone with a laser or water cutter. Have you been able to open the panel and look on the backside for a name.

 

[arg116]

Ralph,
I opened it and I didn’t see any labels or markings showing the brand of panel. The breakers are made by Carling, but I believe several panel manufacturers use these. The printed circuit boards on the backside make me think this is not a home brew.
Thanks,
Joaquín

 

[DArcy]

I wish I knew what kind it was, I'd like to replace mine and I like those light up labels. Blue Seas uses Carling breakers, but I'm sure others do as well.

 

[RoyS]

Nice looking panel. What is the difference between running lights and navigation lights?

 

[Tally Ho]

Nice looking panel. What is the difference between running lights and navigation lights?

Maybe it means “Steaming” Lights. That is how mine is labeled on my boat.

Greg

 

[Dalliance]

Maybe it means “Steaming” Lights. That is how mine is labeled on my boat.

Greg

Was thinking the same thing.

 

[rgranger]

Maybe it means “Steaming” Lights. That is how mine is labeled on my boat.

Greg

I’ve seen running lights before and was curious about what it meant. If we assume it means steaming …. And as no one still has a steam engine…. Then we could go with … “the engine is running- light”

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I opened it and I didn’t see any labels or markings showing the brand of panel.

Odd. You'd figure most mfg. look at that as free advertising.

The printed circuit boards on the backside make me think this is not a home brew.

Any idea what the printed circuit boards service ?

No matter what you find, still one nice looking electrical panel.

 

[arg116]

Odd. You'd figure most mfg. look at that as free advertising.



Any idea what the printed circuit boards service ?

No matter what you find, still one nice looking electrical panel.

The PCB is used for the night light (green) and the “ON” light (red)

 

[arg116]

I’ve seen running lights before and was curious about what it meant. If we assume it means steaming …. And as no one still has a steam engine…. Then we could go with … “the engines running- light”

Correct, RUNNING LIGHTS are STEAMING LIGHTS. Learnt this the other day when I asked my wife, “can you turn on the steaming lights?”… and she replied.. “there is no label that says steaming lights”.

 

[RoyS]

Ahh, makes sense.

 

[jeepbluetj]

I also think this is handmade/low volume by a rather talented individual. PCBs are often handmade or low volume. I do it all the time.

Cutting the labels could be a precise waterjet or laser, looks like three components: acrylic surround, label, clear cover. Red/green LEDs behind.

No exposed screws on the breakers either. Nice.

I'd love to see pics of the back.