[C320-list] AC system problem

[kendgb]

I recently noticed some flickering of the ac panel light and found some charing on the hot female pin of the shore power cord where it plugged to the boat‎. Upon taking apart the hubble boat side fitting I found melting of the fitting and black wire insulation. Replaced with a Smart Plug setup

Ken Geiger
Northern Dream #765
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  Original Message  
From: Allan S. Field
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 7:00 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Reply To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AC system problem

Greg - Immediately - like today - check the shore power cord female end
and the outlet on the back of the boat for any melting or burning
around either. This sounds like it could be a short in one or the
other that can lead to a fire. This commonly can occur if the shore
power cord is not firmly twisted and then locked in place. If
either/or is/are burned, they would need to be replaced. But your
intermittent works/doesn't work leads me to believe that is the issue.
Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD


On 06/27/16, GREG SUTTONcom> wrote:

I am having some issues with my AC system. While the breaker/switch on
the main panel is on and the green indicator light is lit I am not
getting any power to any of the AC systems i.e.:outlets, battery
charger frig inverter etc. It also tends to trip the breaker on the
shore power pedestal. After resetting the breaker and playing with the
switch I can get power back but it usually doesn't last. My first
choice is to replace the switch but I have not been able to locate one
on Catalina direct or through any of the usual marine suppliers. Any
suggestions on what the problem maybe or where I can find a replacement
switch would be appreciated.
Thanks
Greg
Liberty #128
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