[C320-list] AC reversed polarity light

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Scott, 



Had the same reverse polarity issue a few years back. 



Turned out to be the shore plug on the stern. 





Paul Weikel 

Second Chance 

#361 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Sweet" <jamesweet at frontiernet.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:17:15 AM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC reversed polarity light 

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 
>