Bruce, Many owners replace the original switch panel with integrated breaker panels. Blue Seas makes some pretty nice ones. I think people think they are "upgrading" but as stated earlier now the only way to control loads is with the breakers.
Josh On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 3:51 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Interesting, Josh as mine (94 37/40+), look nothing like yours. I'll have > to talk a photo... > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 8/10/17 12:31 PM (GMT-07:00) > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical panel > > "Circuit breakers were not designed to be used as a switch, although we > all do." I never gave it much thought but it seems that the folks at C&C > might have changed their methodology on the 37+. I have a wide selection > of "coffe pot" type switches at the switch panel on the nav station to turn > on/off my electrical loads. All the switches are wired to a bank of > terminal boards which are powered from a series of circuit breakers. It is > rare for any circuit breakers to trip and unnecessary to operate them > unless they do. The terminal boards and circuit breakers are tucked neatly > behind the nav station, during normal operation. > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yVzdkVFMyVGhqRjA/ > view?usp=drivesdk > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > > On Aug 10, 2017 1:06 PM, "svpegasus38 via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Paul, > Circuit breakers were not designed to be used as a switch, although we all > do. Me included. This being used as a switch will cause them to fail over > time. I believe you just had bad luck having 2 fail symotainiously. I like > paneltronics stuff. because I have used it in the past, and they will > custom build a panel for you. > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > Doug Mountjoy > POYC > Pegasus (for sale) > Lf38 > Rebecca Leah > LF39 > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Paul via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 8/10/17 09:54 (GMT-08:00) > To: 'Ron Ricci' <ron.ri...@1968.usna.com>, cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: paul.h...@rogers.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical panel > > My 2 problem breakers were from the 12v DC side of the panel. The AC is > the > left side and the DC is the right 2 sides. I have the main shut off switch > for the panel otherwise, there is not backup breaker for the DC. > > Thanks, > Paul Hood > 416.799.5549 <(416)%20799-5549> c > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Ricci [mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com] > Sent: August 10, 2017 11:55 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: paul.h...@rogers.com > Subject: RE: Stus-List Electrical panel > > Were these on your AC panel? I have ones provided by Paneltronics on my DC > panel but have to check my AC breaker ratings. The ratings for some are 32 > VDC and others are 80 VDC/250 VAC. They look similar to your panel in > appearance. So far, no problems. Typically circuit breaker is rated for > interrupt amps and voltage. Grossly exceed the load for the voltage rating > and they may not open. You system should have a backup fuse or circuit > breaker rated for the maximum short circuit load. > > I hope this is too much information and would try replacing the faulty > breakers. > > > Regards, > Ron > Ron Ricci > S/V Patriot > C&C 37+ > Bristol, RI > > ron.ri...@1968.usna.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul > via > CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:12 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: paul.h...@rogers.com > Subject: Stus-List Electrical panel > > I have had 2 breaker switches in the panel malfunction in the same week. I > don't know if they are original but I assume they are. They are Airpax > Circuit Breaker UPG6-1-52-103-91. F.L10A. MAX 65VDC. DELAY 52. They would > become intermittent and I would need to wiggle the toggle to make it work. > I bought 2 used replacements in the meantime but interested to know if you > would recommend new panels or chock it up to coincidence and leave it > as-is. > I'll order another switch to keep on hand but looking for your thoughts. > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw4NOPYfe9OWNE1yeXBSWkZfb2M > > > Thanks, > Paul Hood > 81 C&C34 - Refuge > Georgian Bay > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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