[C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections

[Adrian Bateman]

Seeing a picture would be very helpful. Thanks for all the feedback.


I think the goal here, beyond making it harder for you to touch live wires, is to prevent a stray wire that becomes detached from linking the AC power to 12V circuits where it could do some damage.





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Sure,

Later this week I will get down to the boat and take a picture from behind the panel.  I should be able to post it this weekend,

Dave


On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:43 AM, Allan S Field wrote:

> David - Any chance you can post a pix of this?  Thanks. - Allan
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> 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. 
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>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>> 
>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> “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.”
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Ade.
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