[C320-list] E-T-A circuit breaker for Anchor Windlass - Push-Pull Actuator?

[Graeme Clark]

Bob

I’m guessing that the use of a CB for a switch is because these items can potentially be dangerous if un-knowingly switched on by accident? There is no way you are going to switch on the windlass when you meant to turn on the gas, for example!

Also the high current would not be sustainable on a small rocker switch I suspect, so you would then need a relay. Easier to use the cb instead?

Our water heater cb is push-push - as are all those shore-voltage breakers. Push in to set and push in again, harder, to unset.

If I was to replace my windlass breaker, I’d obviously still ensure there was circuit protection but I’d probably then fit a guarded switch like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Toggle-Switch-Aircraft-Safety/dp/B01BJ4LXPG <https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Toggle-Switch-Aircraft-Safety/dp/B01BJ4LXPG>

HTH

Graeme


> On 17 Sep 2020, at 17:00, Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Both ETA and Allied have confirmed the replacement for my existing 80A circuit breaker by comparing the ETA part number.
> I went ahead and purchased a new ETA 80A Push-Pull circuit breaker from Allied Electronics.
> 
> Catalina Direct states this breaker no longer available.
> However I was able to purchase a 30 AMP Push-Pull breaker for my water heater when plugged into 120V 30Amp service at the pier.
> I did not understand that Push-Pull breakers are used as a ON-OFF switch for the water heater & windlass.
> 
> Wish my boat had come with instructions, this list has been most instructive!
> 
> Thank you for your responses!
> 
> New 80 Amp breaker number:  E-T-A 413-K14-LN2-80A     Allied # 70129074  $67
> 
> New 15 Amp breaker number:  E-T-A 2-5700-IG1-K10-DD   Catalina Direct # Z4173   $45
> 
> Bob Borelli
> 1995 C320 no. 209 'Elusive' at Sailing Associates Inc.
> 
> 
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] E-T-A circuit breaker for Anchor Windlass - Push-Pull Actuator?
> 
> Yes, it's push-pull on my 1999 boat. Push to turn it on. Pull to turn it
> off. It is very stiff. My wife has trouble turning it on or off.
> 
> On 9/15/2020 9:23 AM, Bob Borelli wrote:
>> Is the E-T-A 80 amp circuit breaker for the Anchor Windlass located on the Control Panel supposed to be a Push-Pull Actuator?
>> 
>> I have not tried the anchor windlass since I purchased to boat other then to know it works.
>> Suddenly the Blue activation light is on.
>> I push the circuit breaker in hard and remains on.
>> So I disconnected the circuit till I figure this out.
>> 
>> The E-T-A Company rep says the Circuit Breaker E-T-A 413-K14-LN2-80A Push-Pull Actuator available at Allied Electronics will replace my existing 80 amp breaker.
>> 
>> So is the Windlass breaker a Push-Pull Actuator?
>> 
>> Note that Catalina Direct does not have this item.
>> 
>> Thank you!
>> Bob Borelli
>> 1995 C320 no. 209 at Sailing Associates Inc., Maryland
>