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.
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. :)
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?
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 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?
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
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.
Jeff, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. They are very helpful and much appreciated.
Glad you like them!
Great video Jeff. We are all learning a lot.
Appreciate you sharing this with us. Thanks for watching!
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.
Great tip!
Do you mind to post a link of the one you are using? And how you attach that to the boat? With epoxy?
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. :)
Absolutely, you've summed it up perfectly. Thanks for watching.
Excellent tips Jeff. Aesthetically pleasing work is a sign of professionalism. Shortcuts degrade this.
Thanks for sharing Ernie.
I like to epoxy/glue a piece of bilge painted plywood to the fibreglass to prevent drilling into the fibreglass for terminal strips, etc.
Use PVC board instead of wood.
Good one.
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?
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?
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.
@@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?
Invaluable advice, as always. Regarding the labeling of wiring: Is there a product, like Brady label printers, that you prefer?
Unfortunately don't recall what make of label makers our team uses in the field.
Can 12/24vdc and 240/415vac share the same routes, cable trays and conduit?
Thanks for your very informative videos.
Ideally they should NOT follow the same route. Notwithstanding that's not always easy on a boat.
Was hoping for more advise on wire channels, looms, etc.
Thanks for the feedback Robert.
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
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.
3:16 my boat and me are fifty! 😂
Hi Jeff, great short hints. Would be nice if you showed some real examples.
Noted!
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
Hi Redwood, consider using this app from ABYC.
abycinc.org/page/wiresizer
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Thanks Javier.