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DC Electrical Panel Replacement
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08/06/12 02:15 PM
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Posts: 2,661 Portsmouth, RI
Rhapsody #348
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I am considering a project this coming winter to replace the original DC Electrical panel and replace the boat electrical harness. This is driven by the following: 1. The original wiring installed by TPI was not marine grade "tinned". The wire has oxidized and corroded over time. When the insulation is stripped to re-terminate a connection, all the conductors are covered in black. You can't scrape these easily to make a good connection. 2. The fuse connections and toggle switches on the DC panel have a noticeable voltage drop with any sort of current draw. This is a symptom of oxidized contacts. 3. I've added some custom accessories as many have done that require circuit protection and the ability to isolate. Examples of things added are Stereo, Autohelm, Macerator pump, 12V accessory outlets and various navigation instruments. 4. Illuminated circuit breakers are much easier to read and are nicer than having to carry a bunch of different size fuses. I have asked Paneltronics of Hialeah Gardens, FL to quote a semi-custom DC panel. Additionally I asked that they send mechanical dimensions for an existing Model 5203 panel with 50amp master breaker, meters and eleven circuit breakers of different capacity matched to the loads I've specified and labeled to my specs. The panel is 9.75" tall and 11" wide. Here is a generic picture of the panel. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.paneltronics.com/atimo_s/prods/5203.jpg) Based on my correspondence with Paneltronics, they indicated they are aware that Lorco, the original J/30 electrical panel manufacturer is out of business. I've asked Paneltronics if they would be willing to quote a standard J/30 drop in replacement panel that uses circuit breakers rather than the toggle switches and fuses. I also suggested that they could offer the "standard" panel replacement, and the custom panel, similar to what I am having quoted. The custom panel would not be drop in compatible as the dimensions would be different and require a different size cutout. Question - is there interest by J/30 owners for either type of these panels? If so, we may be able to get a quantity pricing discount.
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Re: DC Electrical Panel Replacement
[Re: Rhapsody #348]
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08/06/12 06:10 PM
08/06/12 06:10 PM
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Bob Rutsch
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Great timing. I've been reading various postings ( ground & fuse) as I troubleshoot balky fuses, navigation lights, intermittent speed/depth instruments, and now difficult starting even with fully charged batteries. Daunting task mid-season with temps above 90 to spend a half day below sorting out electrical problems. Maybe wait until after the Fall season ends to rip it out and start over.
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Re: DC Electrical Panel Replacement
[Re: Rhapsody #348]
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08/07/12 09:50 AM
08/07/12 09:50 AM
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D. Bartley
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Don't seem to have quite the corrosion problems in freshwater.
I'd be interested in how much a panel would cost though
Dennis Bartley Planxty, s/n 23994 hull 205
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Re: DC Electrical Panel Replacement
[Re: Rhapsody #348]
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08/08/12 09:09 AM
08/08/12 09:09 AM
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Rhapsody #348
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William Montes from Paneltronics has registered on the forum and will be offering suggestions and answering questions for electrical panel alternatives. He sent me an email about a different panel model 2206 that has a single meter and is slightly smaller at 11" W x 8.25" H. I've asked William if it is possible for the single meter to be a multimeter with a switch to select voltage and current monitoring. I've also asked if there could be a switch position for "off" so the meter is disconnected to prevent current drain. I plan on taking measurements and pictures of the current Lorco panel so that he can work on a quote for a drop in replacement that many J/30 owners might be interested in.
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