[C320-list] Outlet Wiring

[Doris Misadventure]

clarkeda at tpg.com.au

On Sun, 7 July 2024, 11:16 am --Bill via C320-list, <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> According to my wiring diagram there should be one gfci for galley and
> separate gfci for the head. One shouldn’t affect the other.  I’m just going
> from the diagram; I haven’t checked to verify it was really wired that
> way.   I can go to boat to check it if needed.
>
> A household gfci is acceptable.
>
> —Bill Ackerman
> #240
>
> > On Jul 6, 2024, at 9:55 AM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Jeff-
> > Look at every outlet you have.  I had a problem years ago and it was not
> controlled by just one GFCI. I think there is one inside the kitchen
> cabinet above the dry box. Definitely check the head GFCI.
> > I am away and can't  give any more guidance without looking myself.
> > Dave
> > Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
> >
> >  On Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM, Jeff Smith via C320-list<
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   To all,
> >
> > We just returned from the boat. Yesterday we had an a/c unit plugged
> into the kitchen outlet and then my wife plugged an electric kettle into
> the GFCI outlet at the Nav Station. Apparently this was too much current
> draw. Now, none of the outlets don’t work. The push button breaker on the
> main panel did reset. I also measured 120v at the top of the breaker in the
> panel (by probing the two wires on top). I know I have 110 coming into the
> boat, as the battery charger was operating. I did not have the wiring
> diagram with me, though now that I am home, I now have access to the wiring
> schematics. The boat is 3.5 hours away, so I am trying to get everything I
> need before I go back to repair.
> >
> > A few questions:
> > 1. I am thinking that If the main outlet circuit breaker (the 15 amp)
> was blown, it would not reset. Does that make sense?
> >
> > If that is the case, then I can only surmise that either we burnt up a
> wire (and thankfully did not start a fire), most likely the wire from the
> circuit breaker into the outlet buss bar, or that the outlet buss bar is
> toast (which seems less likely).
> >
> > 2. If the push button on the circuit breaker will stay in even if blown,
> then the breaker seems the most likely culprit. I am assuming the easiest
> way to test this is to remove the circuit breaker from circuit temporarily
> (wire the two blacks together) and see if I get power to the other outlets.
> > 3. Initially, my thought was the GFCI at the Nav station was first in
> line, with all outlets in series. However, my wiring diagram shows the
> galley from one lug of the buss bar, and the rest of the outlets from a
> second lug on the buss bar. Am I correct that the galley branch should not
> affect the Nav station branch, and vice versa?
> >
> > FInal question:
> > 4. The GFCI at the Nav Station would not reset. Assuming this outlet is
> bad, can I replace this with any GFCI, or do I need a special outlet for
> boats?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your comments.
> >
> > Jeff
> > #121
>
>