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

[Guy Henry]

I have 3 GF Outlets.  One is in the cabinet over the dry box and it cuts
power to the other 2.
Guy
MoonShadow #115
On Sep 18, 2014 12:39 PM, "John Phillippe" <kylake530 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks,
> Checked line side of it as well.  I think that the fact that I get no
> power to the push in "outlet" switch is the key.  I just can't figure out
> why that switch is not feed directly from the 30 amp breaker but rather has
> both blk wires to to coming on to the panel as part of the large bundle of
> wires which includes the line in to the 30 amp breaker.   It may also be
> noted that both GFR breakers will not hold a reset with power on or off.
> It's as if all failed at once while not impacting the other circuits that
> feed of of the 30 amp breaker?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Sep 18, 2014, at 10:59 AM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
>