andyfish Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 How do,been thinking about fitting shore power to our boat and was wondering is it a big /expensive job? And would it be better to have a boat yard do it rather than have a go myself Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 get a boatyard to do it Andy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfish Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Might give Boulters a ring! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 get a boatyard to do it Andy, Yep, I would agree!! Unless you have a good understanding of electrical installation principles and practice, especially the electrical safety side of things. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi Andy I did mine myself, but I do have a good understanding of these things. I used armoured cable so I didn't have to double insulate it where it passed through bulkheads, and also a consumer unit with RCD. I also fitted a selector switch to flick between shore power and inverter for the mains sockets, and wired it so the battery charger also comes on only when shore power is fitted. The actual job itself depends on your knowledge of electical installations but if in any doubt, get a professional in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfish Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hello Mark i once wired a plug up! No if i have it fitted it will be a boatyard job,somwhere very close to where its moored! But we are just weighing up if its worth having at the minute Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi Andy i think its a must on a cold winters day when you have no other heating that oil filled rads 240v is a must plus all the other stuff you can use to keep you & the rest of the family happy. jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfish Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 The boat has 240v on it but running the engine on a mooring to charge the batteries seems a waste of fuel Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Do it Andy. Both of our boats have had shorepower and I'd not even consider a boat without it now. I can't praise it enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 It's very handy to have 240v on board Andy. Mine heats the water as well as charging the batteries up, thus eliminating the need to run the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi Andy I installed the shorepower specifically for battery charging in the yard. I have never hooked up to shorepower anywhere else, even over the winter, as normally someone else has got to the hook-up pillar first. As they each only have one socket of each type, they are very sought after in winter and therefore difficult to come by! The idea was to take an oil rad with us, but so far we've had to rely on our Propex's to keep us toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_9 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi Andy I installed the shorepower specifically for battery charging in the yard. I have never hooked up to shorepower anywhere else, even over the winter, as normally someone else has got to the hook-up pillar first. As they each only have one socket of each type, they are very sought after in winter and therefore difficult to come by! The idea was to take an oil rad with us, but so far we've had to rely on our Propex's to keep us toasty. Knock yourself up a 32a to 16a fused adaptor Mark, the 32a is normally free as there are no electric boats using them for recharge. You can even do as I have and make a 32 to 2 off 16a fused adaptor so two people can use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Now thats a good idea David! Are the 32A plugs easily available, as most caravan type shops only have the 16A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_9 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Not generally from caravan places Mark, but electrical suppliers have them, in fact I got mine from Jeckells in Olton and was surprised they had them and so were they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Now thats a good idea David! Are the 32A plugs easily available, as most caravan type shops only have the 16A? Now the more sensible boater would have one made up already like me Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No 32amp adaptor Mark Now I thought you were a proper boater. I see them in Norfolk Marine last week, If that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Now what ever gave you the impression I was a "proper boater" Col? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I popped into Norfolk Marine today, only to be told they don;t have the 32-16A adaptors, but do sell the plugs. I did manage to get one already made up from Brian Ward Electical in Brundall though, so I may actually get to use my shore power this winter Thanks for the advice guys, as I didn't even know you could use an adaptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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