Shore Power Question

jeffsock · Post by **jeffsock** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:06 pm

I am a newbie to a boat with shore power. If there are two power hookups does that mean that the boat has 220v - if so why would I need more than 100v

Thanks hope that isn't a dumb question. I appreciate your help, like I said not new to boating just new to a boat this big with all the systems. Hopefully it will be ours soon.

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:51 pm

Unless someone has reworked the AC side, they are both 110V. The electrical system on the F32 is 'split' in a way that you can supply 2 30A services (at 110V), OR feed everything off of a single 30A cable (and 'bridge' the two independent systems together).

I am normally fine with a single 30A feed, but on occasion - with air conditioner running and compressor kicks in, and hot water heater cycles on, and fridge compressor, and the wife has a toaster / oven / or Microwave running at the same time - we might pop the breaker.

By putting out 2 cables and flipping switches on your electrical panel the right way, you split the load into 2 separate 30A circuits.

Search the forum for Power Sentry and you should find some info on it.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon May 07, 2012 7:11 pm

Just think of it as 2 110 volt systems , You can run it on 1 cord when needed with the cross over switch . Just never turn on the cross over with both cords powered up.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 07, 2012 8:56 pm

Agree with all the above. Just try to manage usage in such a way that you don't quite hit the 30 amp mark on each circuit. Maxing the cord's capacity will shorten the life of the ends/plugs. Bad plugs, inlets, and outlets will accelerate the deterioration of this hardware.

mitch · Post by **mitch** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:33 am