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

[amshd2 at aol.com]

If you have an inverter then things will be wired slightly differently.  But you shoudl have power to the push in breaker.  
 
 
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From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 5:16 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC Outlet Failure, 1998 320 # 530


That's a great question.

On 9/18/2014 12:02 PM, amshd2 at aol.com wrote:
> Do you have an inverter ?????
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> From: Guy Henry <guyhenry222 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 12:45 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC Outlet Failure, 1998 320 # 530
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> 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:
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>> 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
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>>> 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
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>>>> 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.
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>>>> 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:
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>>>>> 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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