Thanks, Dave,
So, should it reduce galvanic corrosion, or are there other benefits?
Kent




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From: Dave_Benjamin <dave_benjamin@...>
To: amelyachtowners@...
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:45 AM
Subject: [Amel] Re: Isolation Transformer


 
Kent,

It isolates the shore power ground from your boat by making that connection with transformer coils as opposed to a direct wired connection. Iso transformers used to be large, heavy, and expensive but the modern ones are smaller, lighter, and somewhat economical. I think they're a good idea for boats that spend time in marinas. Previous owner of our boat installed one and I'm happy it's in there.

--- In amelyachtowners@..., Kent Robertson <karkauai@> wrote:

Sorry to be the dummy again, but what purpose is served by the isolation transformer? What's it isolating and from what?
Thanx
Kent
SM 243
Kristy

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On Apr 3, 2013, at 3:18 PM, "captain_cucumber_head" <mcerdos@> wrote:

Hi Andrew and Kate

On our SM, the previous owner added a Charles isolation transformer and it is placed in the lazarette on the shelf next to the propane locker. We have an A/B switch in the engine room to select between it and and the standard shore power plug.

This has work well for us.

Mark
Cream Puff
SM2K #275

--- In amelyachtowners@..., "ronpische" <andrew@> wrote:

I wish to install an isolation transformer on my SM2K - does anyone know if there is a recommended location for this. I was thinking of making a bracket for the rear engine compartment bulkhead. But not sure if there are any issues with this - the transformer ways about 25kgs.

thanks in Advance

Andrew & Kate
Ronpische SM472

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