[C320-list] AC reversed polarity light
Jim Sweet
jamesweet at frontiernet.net
Tue Jul 6 05:17:15 PDT 2010
Had the same issue on our old Pearson 332. Also had an intermittent flicker
in the reversed polarity light. Turned out to be a bad power cord.
Jim Sweet
TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Thompson" <surprise at thompson87.com>
To: "Catalina320.org" <C320-List at Catalina320.org>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 9:38 PM
Subject: [C320-list] AC reversed polarity light
> On our recent cruise we found that the reverse polarity light came on when
> we tested the AC hookup in 2 different marinas, and then again back on our
> home pier. Since there was no indication of improper wiring at any of
> these locations, and since we had no trouble at the home pier at the start
> of the trip, I assume that the problem is somewhere in my boat or power
> cord. The power cord passes a simple end to end continuity check on each
> of the three conductors, and there is no sign of any shorts. Does anyone
> have suggestions on what to look for next? It's occurred to me that
> perhaps I need to replace the shore power connector on the transom. It
> looks OK, but after 11 years, maybe the weather has taken its toll.
>
> My recollection is that faults other than reverse polarity can cause these
> kinds of symptoms but I do not remember the details.
>
> --
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
>
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