[C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections

[swampcreek42]

We don't have any plastic cover either. That was probably a later feature.  Our surveyor told us as long as the panel is closed and has a keyed lock the AC wiring exposer is not an issue. We even leave the key in the panel, if we had small children running around the key would be definitely out of the lock.  We don't give it a second thought, there is electricity all around us everywhere common sense is usually enough to keep you safe.

Bruce
Nauti Time 719


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From: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> 
Date: 10/22/2013  12:07 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections 
 
My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy to provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats. 

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
Principal, LEED AP
Director, Structural Group

Reid Middleton, Inc.
(425) 741-3800 office
(425) 741-5011 direct
(425) 508-7971 mobile

www.reidmiddleton.com


> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
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> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
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> “There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC standards.”
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> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
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> Thanks,
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> Ade.