[C320-list] AC reversed polarity light

[Scott Thompson]

Thanks.  That's where my suspicions lie.  Is there some way to test? 
And does anyone know a part number or source?

Scott
Surprise, #653

vpweikel at comcast.net wrote:
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> Had the same reverse polarity issue a few years back. 
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> Turned out to be the shore plug on the stern. 
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> Paul Weikel 
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> Second Chance 
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> ----- 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 
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> 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. 
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> Jim Sweet 
> TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901 
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> ----- 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 
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>> 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. 
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>> My recollection is that faults other than reverse polarity can cause these 
>> kinds of symptoms but I do not remember the details. 
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>> -- 
>> Scott Thompson 
>> Surprise, #653 
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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653