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by rlambert
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: A/C Wiring
Topic: updating wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 22824

Re: updating wiring

Yep I plan on re doing the AC before using any of it. I cannot find a ground buss bar for Ac or DC..... am i missing something ????? is it hidden somewhere?
by rlambert
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: re wiring DC
Replies: 9
Views: 24231

Re: re wiring DC

hydraulic
by rlambert
Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: re wiring DC
Replies: 9
Views: 24231

Re: re wiring DC

what gauge wire should i use for bilge and trim tabs?
by rlambert
Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: re wiring DC
Replies: 9
Views: 24231

Re: re wiring DC

Wow that is amazing, I could have used this last year when I wired the inverter in our '32! Thanks!
by rlambert
Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: re wiring DC
Replies: 9
Views: 24231

re wiring DC

Getting ready to re-do most of the DC wiring in our 73 28ft express. I have at least three places where wires are grounded to the hull!!!! the aft bilge, the trim tabs ,and the fuel gauge. I know theses need to be corrected among other things. Just looking for basic suggestions to get started such a...
by rlambert
Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: 28 express ac/dc panels
Replies: 1
Views: 10676

28 express ac/dc panels

Our 73 express does not have an AC panel or a DC panel. Can anyone with a 28 share a picture of their panel? I know what a 32 looks like. did not know if this would be different and not sure where I will put it.....suggestions?
by rlambert
Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: A/C Wiring
Topic: updating wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 22824

Re: updating wiring

Does anyone have any input or thoughts as to why you couldnt change the inlet form 20amp to 30 amp? I have never even seen a 20amp inlet till we got this boat and I could not match the cord!
by rlambert
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: fuse block in engine compartment
Replies: 4
Views: 15416

Re: fuse block in engine compartment

Thanks tuggle, that make sense, no longer have shower, or toilet, will trace water pump and bilge to reconnect!
by rlambert
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: D/C Wiring
Topic: fuse block in engine compartment
Replies: 4
Views: 15416

fuse block in engine compartment

tracing wires, I found the second battery charger wired into a harness and the ground goes to the hull ground. where the hull ground is located there is this odd fuse block behind the frame. I think maybe one of these goes to an aft bilge pump, and maybe to the alternator? anyone else encounter some...
by rlambert
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: A/C Wiring
Topic: updating wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 22824

updating wiring

Looking for input. I am looking at updating some electrical on our new to us 73 28 Express. The shore inlet is a 20a plug, I am wanting to change to 30amp standard shore power inlet. The wiring from the inlet go to a box with two breakers, one 20a and one 30a. I hope to later upgrade to an actual AC...