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Anything related to the operation of your boat. Steering, Bilge Pumps, thru-hulls, bottom paint, etc.
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
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Re: refrigerator

Postby waybomb » August 16th, 2013, 7:36 am

finole wrote:I was told using a smaller gauge cord than the equipment requires is like trying to breath through a straw. You can do it, but it is a lot more work, and you will probably die eventually.
So I think the gauge of cord and length could have an effect on the operation of a compressor. I would think you need a 14 gauge cord.


The bigger problem on a boat is that too small wire size results in overheated wiring, which could lead to fire. Not good on a boat! It is always wise to use the proper size or larger wire, and protect the circuit for the device's load.
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1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft


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