Monthly Archives: January 2020
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- January 20, 2020
Proper Circuit Protection for Your Boat
Working on the electrical systems of your vessel can be a daunting and dangerous task. In fact, approximately 55% of all boating fires result from faulty electrical circuitry. In order to assist boat builders, owners and mechanics with a safe and reliable standard for onboard electrical systems, the ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) has dedicated significant effort in defining the correct methods for protecting a boat’s wiring and devices from overcurrent failures. They even offer certification courses focused on this topic.
Incorrect rating of overcurrent protection devices - such as fuses or circuit breakers - is common. In some installations, circuit protection is completely ignored or overlooked. Correct rating and installation of circuit protection is a requirement to prevent component failure or, worse yet, an electrical fire. Always calculate load to determine proper conductor size and required circuit protection.
The ABYC standards
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