Boat wiring

[fin_s_guy]

Looking for someone to do some light wiring on site in the Keyport area. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.


Fin~S
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[River Rat]

Use tinned wire, shrink wrap and dialectic grease for exposed connections... it's easy. A monkey could do it.

No electricians in UB3? LOL

[Capt. Debbie]

Capt.

All good advice, but.

You must use marine wire. Not so much for the insulation. Most will do that. But marine wire is much more flexible because the strands inside are MUCH thinner.

The reason is the boat is bouncing and moving as a way of life. A house does not. So years of use of the stiffer stuff breaks strands. In turn created bad connections. And when used create heat. More than you want.

Get the right wire first off. Don't scrimp on supports. Add lots of straps every few feet- preferable less than a foot if you can.

Seal it. Solder the electrical connections. Seal with heat shrink to keep water out. Use liquid electrical tape under the shrink tubing. Crimp connctions should be avoided if possible and shrink tube it too. But if un avoidable crimp connections work. But try to set up from water intrusion into the starnds and down the wire.

Ever cut a wire and see the copper is not copper colered- green, grayish? That's water finding it's was INSIDE the insulation from the open end. You see that often when stripping the insulation further back. Usually it's a WTF moment.

Hope that helps? Was and still am a state licensed electrician. I also teach them. So maybe I have a thought or two. :))

[fin_s_guy]

Does this mean you would be willing Frank...? ...or know someone who would be?

There is done and done right. 22 years of manufacturing has taught me the difference Jimmy. You "no" we're all just a bunch of baboons anyhow. :p



Fin~S
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[Life's A Beach]

Peanut Butter & Jelly John is a NYC electrician.

WTF??????????

[Capt. Debbie]

Keep thing is right materials and extra work in marine enviroments for connections.

If the guy is using wire nuts to make connections, throw him overboard immediately!

Sure I'd assist. Private message me. I have told you all the "secrets." It's wiring but obviously not household wiring due to the environment.