[C320-list] SmartPlug retrofit...

[Mark Gillingham]

Jeff,

This is on my project list too. Should have already done it, but ...

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On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
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> We purchased a SmartPlug shore power inlet kit with a 50' Shore power cord
> to replace our aging twistlock.   If anyone's interested I'll document the
> installation procedure.
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> We spoke with the owner for a while and they're about ready to start
> tackling the shore power pedestals (which is a larger marina conversion
> challenge).
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> Very impressed with the feel of these cords/connectors vs our twistlock.
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> Now. if only the cord wouldn't get so gooey over time..  But hot water in a
> large bucket with a cup of OxyClean seems to make the cord like new after
> soaking for a half hour or so.  Then I coat it with 303 Vinyl Protectant
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> I'm good for a couple years.
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> -Jeff Hare
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> #809 Woodbine II
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