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Reverse Polarity Light

Discussion in 'Cabo Yacht' started by COOLBLUE, Jul 29, 2015.

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  1. Capt J, Aug 3, 2015
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    Is the transfer breaker off, when using 2 shorepower cords? The transfer breaker should be only on when using 1 shorecord or the generator.

    I can't remember if there are 2 polarity lights or not.
  2. COOLBLUE, Aug 13, 2015
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    Electrical specialist is come from Kemah, Texas on Tuesday...he says on the phone..."we will fix it"
    so I will let you all know .he thinks something simple......Thanks...
  3. CSkipR, Aug 19, 2015
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    On my Cabo when plugged into shore power you have a green light and 3 small lights showing green if correct polarity. The 3 lights always remains on until shore power is unplugged. When you start generator their is just a single green light showing it is running. When you say the ac light is on or off are you referring to the ac breaker light? Sorry slightly confused.
  4. COOLBLUE, Aug 19, 2015
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    Had a guy yesterday, fixed a few ground wires on my bonding system...replace both inlets for my shore power
    (slightly overheated) check voltage drop from shore power to boat...1.9 volts....droped a meter overhboard and took readings...said no stray current...said all is well...we shall see...
  5. Capt J, Aug 19, 2015
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    It could be a bad connection at one of the shorepower inlets, given the age and if they've shown signs of overheating, it's most likely the culprit.
  6. COOLBLUE, Aug 19, 2015
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    Just replaced them both yesterday...so far so good
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