[C320-list] Alternator Wiring Question

[Doug Treff]

You might consider wiring an "Alternator Service Disconnect" switch to prevent accidents like this in the future.

Here's an article describing why they're important and how to properly install one.
https://marinehowto.com/balmar-mc-614-alternator-service-disconnect-switch/

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us


> On 6/30/20, 6:24 PM, "C320-list on behalf of Mark Seyler" 
> <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com on behalf of mseyler at cox.net> 
> wrote:
> 
>     In my case, the fuse also blew when a wrench dropped so as to 
> briefly short between the B+ and the B-, or ground connection, on the 
> alternator.  That accident apparently sent lots of amps to ground, 
> blowing the fuse (and hopefully bypassing the alternator completely).