Shore power switches-gctid815589

[Guest]

I am new owner of a 2000 ciera 2855. Im confused about the shore switches. There are 2 of them line one and line 2. Should they be on or off during docking and when shore plug is plugged in.

What gets switched on or off when u unplug and go on engine power? Also there is a transfer switch attached to switch number 2. I have no idea what it is for.

Any help would be greatly appreciated..

New boater.

[carguy]

I leave my "on boat' switches on all the time. When I'm taking the boat for a cruise, I shut the power off at the distro box on the dock.

[Guest]

Does it matter if line one and two stay on or get swithced to off?

[2850Bounty]

"curley" post=815649 wrote:
Does it matter if line one and two stay on or get swithced to off?

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[color]blue wrote:
OK..... you will have a main circuit breaker at each panel.

Or.... if this is a single but divided panel, you may see a main breaker for Line 1 and Line 2 of the panel.

Each Main Breaker will act as circuit protector and as a switch!

In my opinion, we should be in the habbit of turing the Main Circuit Breaker OFF in the absence of S/P.

Same would be true of each individual circuit breaker..... but would be optional.

Now, if you were to use the transfer switch to remove the S/P supply and go on-line with Generator or Inverter power, then you will want to leave the appropriate main breaker ON![/color][/size]

[Ruffryder]

Line 2 Transfer Switch (Dual Shore Power)

When only one dockside outlet is available, you can use the "Line 2 Transfer Switch" to provide power to both lines .

When using the "Line 2 Transfer Switch" do not exceed 30 total amps.