Originally posted by Ando
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Originally posted by Ando View PostWhat happened was that the connection between the on shore power cable and the boat was singed so bad that I had to replace both the on board connection and the cord.
Not the same as Neil's topic on gas vapor safety but good fodder for another thread discussion... SHORE POWER connections.
• Power cables draped or running thru the water
• Turning off the breaker BEFORE disconnecting shore power
• Rusted, pitted, cracked connectors
• Improper wiring onboard many vessels (gauge, wire type, circuit breakers)
These are just a few of many that contribute to a recipe for a dangerous boat fire.
As I said, fodder for another thread discussion.
(maybe I'll start it)-Jerry
'Lone Ranger'
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1978 RANGER 30
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Originally posted by roadnsky View Post
Not the same as Neil's topic on gas vapor safety but good fodder for another thread discussion... SHORE POWER connections.
• Power cables draped or running thru the water
• Turning off the breaker BEFORE disconnecting shore power
• Rusted, pitted, cracked connectors
• Improper wiring onboard many vessels (gauge, wire type, circuit breakers)
These are just a few of many that contribute to a recipe for a dangerous boat fire.
As I said, fodder for another thread discussion.
(maybe I'll start it)
I'm a fan of the Smartplug myself.Thanks,
Ron
Portland, OR
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1500W for the space heater, 1500W for the hotplate = 3000 watts. A single 20 amp circuit has a maximum capacity of 2400 watts. Pretty easy to see why the breaker tripped. The damaged inlet plug is a different matter. When the new thread gets started we will dig into it.Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others
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Originally posted by joe_db View PostDiesel engine - propane in the BILGE
Otherwise...
I have to admit that the video a the beginning of this thread and the boat completely wrecked up are going to make me take much much much more seriously the 1 minute ventilation procedure pre-ignition. I became somewhat complacent these last years, and probably let it shrink down to 30 seconds. Guilty!!!Surcouf
A nostalgic PO - Previously "Almost There" - Catalina 27 (1979)
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Originally posted by Surcouf View Postif it is sealed at the top (seems that there is a hatch and a lock) AND there is a vent line properly implemented to the outside... that could be OK.
Otherwise...
I have to admit that the video a the beginning of this thread and the boat completely wrecked up are going to make me take much much much more seriously the 1 minute ventilation procedure pre-ignition. I became somewhat complacent these last years, and probably let it shrink down to 30 seconds. Guilty!!!
Those containers are nowhere close to being gas-tight enough to be safe besides for the fact they dump all the gas right into the bilge when you open the top.Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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My boat came with a two tank store bought polysomething locker. It was mounted much like in post 22, in the cockpit locker. It has an above waterline thru hull drain, solenoid and 2 separate lines.
An insurance approved Annapolis surveyor (Stimson) approved the installation.
I can see that it is not perfect as if the top seal fails it could overflow into the boat.
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Originally posted by romantic comedy View PostMy boat came with a two tank store bought polysomething locker. It was mounted much like in post 22, in the cockpit locker. It has an above waterline thru hull drain, solenoid and 2 separate lines.
An insurance approved Annapolis surveyor (Stimson) approved the installation.
I can see that it is not perfect as if the top seal fails it could overflow into the boat.Thanks,
Ron
Portland, OR
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