Just Say No To Brass Bussbars!
The bottom line is that brass is only about 25% as electrically conductive as copper.
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The bottom line is that brass is only about 25% as electrically conductive as copper.
A simple solar-panel installation keeps critical gear on a modest cruising sailboat powered up for extended passages.
Before investing in a battery charger, make an honest evaluation of how your boat is used and what you really need.
If a boat is brought to the US from Europe or South Africa, it’s possible the wiring will need an upgrade to handle American electronics.
Boat Tips blogger Ed Sherman shares the most common causes of ground faults he sees on boats.
Plenty of connections, literally and figuratively, spark when a bunch of live-wire participants gather for the first electrical workshop put on by the National Women’s Sailing Association.
When we were in St. Maarten, Scott noticed that our battery voltage was low. Like, really low.
How can your oven help you weather a severe thunderstorm? By protecting your electronics. Read on to learn how.
It’s spring, its in the low 50’s here in RI and that means its time to start getting the boat ready for the summer.
When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
How to orient a DC amp clamp on a conductor (a skill that could have some real ramifications on your diagnostic capabilities if you get it wrong).
The bottom line is that brass is only about 25% as electrically conductive as copper.
A simple solar-panel installation keeps critical gear on a modest cruising sailboat powered up for extended passages.
Before investing in a battery charger, make an honest evaluation of how your boat is used and what you really need.
If a boat is brought to the US from Europe or South Africa, it’s possible the wiring will need an upgrade to handle American electronics.
Boat Tips blogger Ed Sherman shares the most common causes of ground faults he sees on boats.
Plenty of connections, literally and figuratively, spark when a bunch of live-wire participants gather for the first electrical workshop put on by the National Women’s Sailing Association.
When we were in St. Maarten, Scott noticed that our battery voltage was low. Like, really low.
How can your oven help you weather a severe thunderstorm? By protecting your electronics. Read on to learn how.
It’s spring, its in the low 50’s here in RI and that means its time to start getting the boat ready for the summer.
When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
How to orient a DC amp clamp on a conductor (a skill that could have some real ramifications on your diagnostic capabilities if you get it wrong).
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