[Rhodes22-list] Claude's wiring project

Wed May 10 15:17:19 EDT 2006

Bud;

At present, 6 circuits: cabin lights, nav lights, steaming light, anchor
light, instruments, and VHF.  However, given the current discussion with
Saroj about VHF connections, and that I may put the cabin lights and anchor
light on the same circuit, there could be four.

Claude  

> [Original Message]
> From: Bud <budconnor at earthlink.net>
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 5/10/2006 6:24:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Claude's wiring project
>
> Claude,
>   how many circuits are you planning to install?
>
> -Bud Connor
>
> Claude Cox wrote:
>
> >Todd;
> >
> >Thanks for your response.  You are not out of order for suggesting I may
be
> >in over my head on this project.  I have been trying to get with one of
the
> >best marine electrics person in the area, but he is incredibly busy. 
> >Should I reach the point where I recognize my incompetence to proceed
> >further, I'll try a professional.  Rummy has offered to help as long as I
> >keep the rum barrel full, and I know he has completed several electrical
> >upgrades, so I may put out for the rum, and call him in.
> >
> >You asked a few questions:  my boat is set up fairly simply--nav lights,
> >cabin lights, steaming light, instruments, and VHF.  The two Grp 27
> >wet-cell batteries that came with the boat have died from benign
neglect. 
> >What I know about DC circuits is what I've read in preparation for this
> >project--I understand the basics, but I am a visual learner, and it would
> >be most helpful to see this stuff done by a pro at least once.  What do I
> >know about AC circuits?  Stay the hell away from it unless you know what
> >you are doing.  I appreciate your suggestion to do the simpler things
now,
> >and let a pro tackle the AC stuff later, and, as a matter of fact, have
> >been considering just that.  A simple wiring schematic would not be a
> >problem.  I had thought of paralleling batteries to double the amp hours.
> >
> >The original location of the electrical panel (just above the step into
the
> >cabin) is somewhat vulnerable--more than once I have kicked the panel,
> >unintentionally closing a circuit.  In addition, the space will not
> >accommodate the larger panel I'm planning to install.
> >
> >Thanks for your questions; keep asking--you may ask me some I should have
> >thought of, but didn't.
> >
> >Claude    
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> >>[Original Message]
> >>From: Todd Tavares <sprocket80 at mail.com>
> >>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >>Date: 5/8/2006 11:56:57 PM
> >>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Claude's wiring project
> >>
> >>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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