AC Power Distribution

AC Power Distribution (Existing)

  • 30A, 120 VAC shore power service
  • Galvanic isolator
  • main circuit breaker with reverse polarity detection & indicator
  • Single branch circuit panel accessed via aft midships cabinet door located in pilothouse
  • branch circuits for: Inverter, charger, 120 VAC outlets and water heater
  • 120 VAC outlets available in pantry and galley.

 

AC Power Distribution (In Process)

AC Power Schematic

120/240 VAC Shore Power Main Circuit Breaker Panel

  • 50A, 240 VAC shore power service
  • 30A, 120VAC shore power service
  • Separate shore power connections with galvanic isolators
  • Separate main circuit breakers for each service with reverse polarity detection & indicators

 

120/240 VAC Power Distribution Branch Circuit Breaker Panel

  • Custom-designed Blue Sea Systems 360 electrical panel mounted on hinged door accessing aft starboard outboard AC wiring cabinet located in pilothouse
  • Convenient 120 VAC Duplex outlet mounted on AC power distribution panel
  • Integrated digital multi-meter for measuring voltage, amperes and frequency of total power delivered to 120 VAC loads
  • Separate branch circuit breaker panels with digital ammeters for:
    • 120 VAC Inverter loads: 120 VAC Outlets
    • 120 VAC non-inverter loads: Water heater
    • 240 VAC loads: Cabin heaters
  • 24 VDC power outlet
  • 24 VDC automatic bilge pump control Sub-panel

 

120 VAC Outlets

  • 120 VAC Vimar outlets planned for each compartment (see diagrams)