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

[John Phillippe]

Thanks, Did you check the load line (in) side prior to replaceing.  Was there power to the push-in switch prior to replacing?

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> On Sep 18, 2014, at 10:57 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> P.s. I did read your message carefully ...I forgot to state that I had the
> same symptoms... decided to replace the outlet and retest and all checked
> out...go figure...
> 
>> On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 11:54 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
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> -- 
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC