Joe, Three? Thought it was 4. More to do!
Is there an easy way to mount a bus bar to the hull? Epoxy a wood block to it? Joel On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 9:28 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Also, coat all crimp connections and the connectors with TefGel prior to > crimping and connecting. > > http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=546 > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:28 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I recently learned of the importance of using wires for refrigeration >> systems that are 2 sizes larger than the anchor wire charts recommend--it >> is amazing how the voltage drop experienced otherwise reduces the >> efficiency of the fridge. >> >> Since this is your first foray into boat wiring, use tinned wire and >> generally follow the Anchor wire size recommendations. (The longer the >> run, the heavier the wire should become.) Also, I highly recommend using a >> good crimping tool--it makes a difference! >> >> By the way, all the original wiring on our C&Cs were un-tinned because >> tinned wire was not readily available thirty years ago. I have replaced >> most of my original wiring but there are some embedded in the cabin roof >> that I can't replace. One change that works in our favor is the increased >> used of LED bulbs and their reduced electrical needs compared to thirty >> years ago. >> >> Bob >> >> Bob Boyer >> S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD >> 1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230 >> email: dainyr...@icloud.com >> blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com >> >> "There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply >> messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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