[Rhodes22-list] Claude's wiring project

[john Belanger]

claude 
  usually what i do is draw out the wireing diagram on paper and try out my circuits with a lantern battery and a flashlight bulb. if i have doubts i go to my car mechanic or radio shack. but i'm going to follow this thread because all our electric circuits on boats are subjected to damp and need to be inspected and renewed from time to time. 

Todd Tavares <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:
  Claude,

Comparing your list of electrical wiring necessities and desires to your
questions of actually doing the wiring....and forgive me for saying
this....but it seems you may be in a bit over your head. I am basing
this assumption on your questions about wiring lights in a series on the
same circuit. I am afraid to think about how to explain to you, how to
do advanced wiring like tying AC shore power in to the boats electrical
system, paralleling batteries, adding in chargers, monitors, and 110v
outlets. Maybe some of us here can help get you started with the basic
DC system first. Then down the road you could tackle the shore power,
chargers, outlets, and monitors.

Let me ask you a few basic questions so we know where to start helping.

How is your boat set up now? 

How much do you know about (DC) electrical circuits?

How much do you know about (AC) circuits?

Do you know how to read simple wiring schematics, and understand the
difference between series and parallel circuits?

Why do you want to relocate the main electrical panel?

Todd T.

(I know Michael is cringing right now)



----- Original Message -----
From: "Claude Cox"
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] (no subject)
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 21:29:49 -0400


Hi Everyone;

I don't say much on the list, but I lurk, and listen real good.
For those of you who don't know me: Celtic Lass is docked at
Aqualand Marina, Lake Lanier, 45 minutes from Atlanta. She is a
recycled (2000) 1986, and has become like a project boat, as I am
upgrading the electrical system in preparation for doing some
serious trailer sailing. It is around this project that my issues
revolve. I have looked in the archives for help, and, while
getting some good info, I don't get all that I need. Knowing of
the vast expertise on this list, I have worked up the courage to
put my issues before you, and seek your help with a project that
sometimes feels overwhelming.

I have gutted the cabin, leaving only the galley counter top,
compression post/panel, and the potty; this to see the wire "runs"
to determine if I could do the necessary wiring/re-wiring. I am:
(1) moving the electrical panel to a spot above the galley and on
the compression post/panel that separates the galley from the
V-berth; (2) installing two Grp 27 Lifeline AGM batteries,
paralleled; a battery monitor; a battery charger; a couple of 12VDC
outlets; a 110 V outlet; a 30A shore-power inlet, and an anchor
light.

I understand what's to be done. I've read and re-read Don Casey
(Sailboat Electrics Simplified), and Charlie Wing (Boatowner's
Illustrated Handbook of Wiring). Understanding is not the
problem--execution is. For example: I will have nav lights on one
circuit, cabin lights on one circuit, and steaming light, anchor
light, instruments, and VHF each on their own cirucit. How do I do
the wiring, especially lights in a series on the same circuit (I'm
asking about actually doing the wiritng correctly)? What am I
missing here? I feel like there are other questions I should ask,
but don't know what they are. Maybe some of you know. If you do,
I would greatly appreciate knowing what they are.

This has been a long post, I know, and I appreciate you taking time
to read it. As a retired school teacher, I can't say anything
briefly. All responses will be much appreciated, and I will
certainly keep the list posted as to my progress.

Claude


Claude Cox
cccox at mindspring.com
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