[C320-list] AC Outlet Failure, 1998 320 # 530

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I had a similar issues.  Try resetting all the GFIs.   I also replaced both of mine.  
 
Tony
 
Hull #30 
 
 
 
 
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From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 11:59 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC Outlet Failure, 1998 320 # 530


The outlet on my boat is always tripping in the locker next to the Micro wave. 
It shuts off all AC outlets.CheersJohnM1999#574

> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:54:46 -0400
> From: clburti at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC Outlet Failure, 1998 320 # 530
> 
> I'm betting that the ground fault breaker in the outlet over the Nav table
> has failed. GFI breaker outlets are notorious for failure in household use
> and are even more susceptible in a marine environment.
> 
> I've had to replace the one on Commitment twice already. i considered
> keeping a spare on board, but figured it could just as easily fail in the
> package... besides I know how to effect a temporary cure until I can get a
> replacement if absolutely necessary.
> 
> On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 10:25 AM, John Phillippe <kylake530 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Upon returning to boat I find no power to AC outlets even though charger
> > and water heater are powered up.  Feed to AC outlet breaker is not fed
> > directly from 30 amp AC Breaker as shown in my owners manual.  I have
> > tested for power to the outlet “push in” switch and have found no power to
> > it.  I have attempted to cycle the ground fault receptacles with no
> > results.  I have checked for power in to each of the two GFR outlets and
> > have none.  Dave Casey’s book indicates the possibility of a polarization
> > or isolation transformer to feed the AC.  All diagrams show no transformer.
> > Diagrams also show a direct feed from the main AC breaker which is not the
> > case on my boat.  I am reasonably capable with the topic and have test
> > tools.  Help / experience with this issue?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC