Is the Wiring Support in My Boat Overdone?
September 28th 2012
There are different ways for wiring support to be compliant with ABYC standards. Compliance failure is easy to see, but overkill is in the eye of the beholder.
Posts Tagged ‘Ed Sherman’
Why Can’t I Use My LPG Tank Locker for Storage?
September 20th 2012
Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there.
Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there.
What’s the Hose Coming Out of My Battery?
September 10th 2012
Some builders install vent lines for sealed batteries. They might look like water hoses... but they're not.
Some builders install vent lines for sealed batteries. They might look like water hoses... but they're not.
Stuffing Box Installation: The Wrong Way
August 26th 2012
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
Keep Aluminum and Brass Separated in the Marine Environment
August 18th 2012
Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater.
Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater.
Aluminum Water Tanks: Safe to Use?
August 9th 2012
Potable water is best carried in stainless steel or FDA-approved, food-grade plastic tanks rather than in aluminum. Chlorine and aluminum are poor partners.
Potable water is best carried in stainless steel or FDA-approved, food-grade plastic tanks rather than in aluminum. Chlorine and aluminum are poor partners.
Broken Radar? Maybe Not.
August 2nd 2012
Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix.
Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix.
Marine Battery Charging: Double-Belt Pulley System
July 21st 2012
Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made."
Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made."
What is that Shiny Box in the Fuel Line of my New Boat?
July 8th 2012
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Electrical Current and Connections: Why the Heat?
July 1st 2012
A heavy electrical current flowing through a poor connection creates extra heat, and the potential for fire.
A heavy electrical current flowing through a poor connection creates extra heat, and the potential for fire.
Marine Wiring ID: A Good Way to Trace Functions
June 23rd 2012
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
Marine Electrical Safety: Boot Those Terminals
June 15th 2012
Even with a fuse between them, exposed terminals like this should have protective boots on them to prevent a short.
Even with a fuse between them, exposed terminals like this should have protective boots on them to prevent a short.
Electrical Terminal Stud Count: Four and No More
May 25th 2012
It's a bad idea to stack too many terminals on one stud. It concentrates heat, which can lead to melting. And fire.
It's a bad idea to stack too many terminals on one stud. It concentrates heat, which can lead to melting. And fire.
Does My Battery Charger Need a Fuse?
May 19th 2012
The ABYC recommends fuses for the output leads on battery chargers, but sometimes those fuses can be hard to locate.
The ABYC recommends fuses for the output leads on battery chargers, but sometimes those fuses can be hard to locate.
