Thank you guys for all of your replies. I am not aware what a "smart" splitter is. I am not very familiar with using splitters. All of my previous boats only had one connection. I have been using a 50 amp. cord plugged into a y splitter to (2) 30 amp connections at my boat. 1 for the 2a/c units, and 1 for the house power. When I switched to another pedestal, everything worked. Curious if this could happen again while I am away from boat? Our marina got hit pretty hard by Hurricane Florence. Still not sure what happened to send the high voltage to the boat. I will always check my panel from now on before energizing he breakers. Just very uneasy to leave the boat plugged in, or staying on the boat while plugged in at the marina. Is there any way to assure, protect the circuit?
Thanks again,
Chris
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05-22-2019 09:18 AM #11Registered Member
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
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It has to be a wiring issue between the pedestal and a transformer on the dock. Something shorted on there and sent 240v on one leg instead of 120v. Did your talk to the marina?
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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05-22-2019 01:40 PM #13Registered Member
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
I did Paschal, and he stated that there has not been a problem. Very small marina. Only he and I at this time using shore power. I think I will not use that pedestal again.
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
Did you check voltage at the pedestal? Either H/N should show 120 and H / H should show 240. If you get 240 between H and N then that’s your problem
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
Again, it sounds like there is a hot neutral there.
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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05-24-2019 03:57 PM #16Senior Member
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
How are isolation transformers installed on boats such as ours with multiple shore power inlet sources?
Our 58 YF can bring power onboard from 6 receptacles; (2) 50A 125/250V and/or (4) 50A 125V.Matt
1976 58' YF, Hull #410
"Time Out West"
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05-24-2019 04:33 PM #17Senior Member
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Re: Shore power/electrical question
I would think you would get two isolation transformers, one for each 240v-50 amp circuit. The 4x 120v circuits feed the legs of the 240v circuits, if I am not mistaken.
Prometheus
1978 53' MY Hull #529
Viera, FL