Hazard warning: Anderson PowerPole connectors in shore power wiring

LaRea

Well, we have seven confirmed fails at the water heater.  That's not exactly an epidemic, but definitely a trend.  I wonder how many other builders from that era used these connectors.  

Grahamu

I am fairly sure that the GFCI outlet on my boat is a normal one and not marine specifically. From what I have read the difference is that the terminals are tin plated to prevent corrosion on the marine outlet. My survey notes they are installed but no mention of them being incorrect. I will check it later this week. 
Here is ABYC recommendations.

American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) ABYC E-11 – AC and DC electrical systems on boats 11.11 Ground-fault protection – AC systems 11.11.1 An equipment leakage circuit interrupter (ELCI) shall be installed with or in addition to the main shore power disconnect circuit breaker(s) or at the additional overcurrent protection as required by E-11.10.2.8.3 whichever is closer to the shore power connection 11.11.1.1 This device shall meet the requirements of UL 1053, Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault Sensing and Relaying Equipment, and the requirements of UL 943, Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, with the exception of trip level and trip time. Trip level shall be set at a maximum of 30mA. The trip time shall be set at a maximum of 100ms. 11.11.1.2 The ELCI shall be readily accessible. 11.11.2 If installed, a ground-fault protector (GFP) shall only be used to protect equipment 11.11.3 GFCI breakers shall meet the requirements of UL 943, Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, and the requirements of UL 489, Molded Case Circuit Protectors for Circuit Breaker Enclosures. 11.11.4 GFCI breakers may be installed as panelboard feeder breakers to protect all associated circuits or in individual branch circuits. 11.11.5 Single-pole GFCI breakers shall only be used if: 11.11.5.1 The single phase 120 volt system has a polarity indicator, or 11.11.5.2 The system uses either a transformer, or 11.11.5.3 The system is 120/240 volts. 11.11.6 GFCI receptacle devices shall meet the requirements of UL standard 943, Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, and the requirements of UL 498, Electrical Attachment Plugs and Receptacles. 11.11.7 GFCI receptacle devices may be installed as part of a convenience outlet installation either in single outlet applications or in multiple feed through installations.

If someone would like to interpret the UL specs. and whether a Home Depot outlet meets their requirements please let me know before I purchase one if that is the problem. Thanks for all the input everyone.

Cableguy Greg

I would consider a weather resistant gfci for replacement. I replaced one on a 342 years ago with a regular one. As far as I know, it’s still going strong. Unfortunately I have a nice scar from the replacement job. 

J3ff

I like how they tell us to have them all inspected. How about the maker of the defective product pay for it!! 

Grahamu

Update, The GFCI plug is working correctly but the output supply is blocked at the Anderson Connectors. I will hard wire it in the spring and install a new GFCI plug, exterior rated and slim design.