[C320-list] AC reversed polarity light

[Irving Grunes]

All,
See :
http://www.tequipment.net/IdealReceptacleTesters.asp
for and electrical tester to check the outlets on the boat.
If the oytlets are bad, then the dock receptacle is probably bad.
Irv Grunes
#851

On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>wrote:

> 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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>> Scott,
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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
>> Second Chance
>> #361
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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
>> 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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> --
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
>