Tips and Tricks for Proper Wire Management on Your Boat

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2025

ความคิดเห็น • 35

  • @bthph88
    @bthph88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeff, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. They are very helpful and much appreciated.

  • @ante8210
    @ante8210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Jeff. We are all learning a lot.

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate you sharing this with us. Thanks for watching!

  • @luciantm1976
    @luciantm1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos Jeff, thank you for making them.
    I work in IT and I personally use Velcro instead of cable ties - I found that cable ties often get tightened too much and can pinch or damage the cables. That, plus cabling is a living and breathing thing that we continuously change, so Velcro is very strong to keep things clean but very convenient for access when needed.

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great tip!

    • @ante8210
      @ante8210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you mind to post a link of the one you are using? And how you attach that to the boat? With epoxy?

  • @tao4409
    @tao4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well said Sir. I am always impressed by electrical neatness. Those perfect bends, the ease of tracing circuits. A rat's nest will work (for how long, who knows)? Do it right the first time and you'll not regret it. Happy sailing. :)

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, you've summed it up perfectly. Thanks for watching.

  • @erniesanders3724
    @erniesanders3724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent tips Jeff. Aesthetically pleasing work is a sign of professionalism. Shortcuts degrade this.

  • @mrwrapper
    @mrwrapper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to epoxy/glue a piece of bilge painted plywood to the fibreglass to prevent drilling into the fibreglass for terminal strips, etc.

  • @rolandstockham1905
    @rolandstockham1905 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question. When I do a wiring job on my house under a homeowner permit I have to get it inspected and signed off by a professional electrition. Boats don't have a permit system for work but is it possible to get a new wiring installation inspected and a certificate issued for insurance or part of the boat's documentation in case you ever want to sell her. If so who can do it?

  • @lindaaustin-morin7781
    @lindaaustin-morin7781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your idea of going from main panel to main DC distribution terminal block. From the DC distribution terminal block, would you go to each load with a fuse, then another terminal block, then wired to the load? How do we choose which terminal block and what amperage?

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Linda, good question, basically, most DC loads at a DC panel are less then 30 amps each, so we normally use a 30 amp terminal block.

    • @lindaaustin-morin7781
      @lindaaustin-morin7781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PacificYachtSystems ok, so 30amp block. If I have 5 DC loads coming off that 1 terminal block, it’s still a 30amp terminal block? It’s not an Aggregate of the loads coming off the terminal block?

  • @mhansl
    @mhansl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Invaluable advice, as always. Regarding the labeling of wiring: Is there a product, like Brady label printers, that you prefer?

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately don't recall what make of label makers our team uses in the field.

  • @mikehortin9964
    @mikehortin9964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can 12/24vdc and 240/415vac share the same routes, cable trays and conduit?
    Thanks for your very informative videos.

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ideally they should NOT follow the same route. Notwithstanding that's not always easy on a boat.

  • @robertschulke1596
    @robertschulke1596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was hoping for more advise on wire channels, looms, etc.

  • @landersen6453
    @landersen6453 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jeff, I've been upgrading my wiring on a 1986 sailboat. Following your good advice, I've got the wiring looking organized and safe. I have bundles of wire routed throughout the boat, bilge, and various storage spaces neatly zap strapped together. I've used wire loom split tubing in a couple of locations to tidy the appearance, and I'm thinking of using it more extensively. I understand however heat is a concern when wires a bundled and I'm worried that adding the wire loom could have unintended negative coincidences. Any recommendations regarding the use of wire loom would be appreciated.
    Cheers,
    Leigh

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Leigh, good question, when using a loom make sure that wiring within the loom as enough air separation to cool. Personally i only use split tubing when there is a likely hood of chafing.

  • @Pattycake-n9g
    @Pattycake-n9g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:16 my boat and me are fifty! 😂

  • @meoutwest
    @meoutwest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jeff, great short hints. Would be nice if you showed some real examples.

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is using conduit an exceptiple for hard to get to areas? Is there a fill table for size and deration for number of conductors. Thank you

    • @PacificYachtSystems
      @PacificYachtSystems  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Redwood, consider using this app from ABYC.
      abycinc.org/page/wiresizer

  • @javierbetancourt9388
    @javierbetancourt9388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯