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

[John Phillippe]

Thanks,
I found no power to the line side of that GFR when I pulled it.

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> On Sep 18, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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