Insulate All Electrical Connections – Please

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Insulate All Electrical Connections

After surveying thousands of powerboats and sailboats the one thing that comes up at each survey is electrical problems.

None of the electrical problems I find are ‘OK’ or “not a big deal’ – Each of them is a problem that needs to be resolved now.

Take for instance the photo you see here. This is how fires can start…

Insulate Electrical Connections

If that metal can with horn on top comes in contact with those live electrical terminal connections there’s going to be sparks.

Please Insulate all electrical fittings with a true insulation material – electrical tape does NOT qualify for insulation and just turns to goo in a few months anyway. Insulation boots and covers should be rated at 105 Celsius.The terminal connections should also be secured.

Screw is going to cause problems too. Going to get someone’s flesh on it or snag a wire or…

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