Attn 342 owners

Handymans342

Anyone know what this blank switch is? If I shine a light it says Blender but that is on the left side. There are wires to the switch. Also, is this the isolator everyone talks about? I changed all my panel bulbs today and checked all connections. 

raybo3

Handy on my 2002 342 I am almost positive its for the blender. However looking on line there is another 2003 and it looks like its blank......... Hummm

Handymans342

Another Rinker mystery. I believe the blender is 120 volt?

raybo3

Not on mine. Its 12vdc but if I ever have to replace it I might put a 120vac one in its place.

Cableguy Greg

I remember the blender being 12VDC like Ray stated.

Handymans342

12 volt is on the right side. 120v on left side

Liberty44140

My board is 120v ac on the left and 12v D.C is on the right. My blender is 12v and I do have a switch for it on the 12v side. The blender is nice to have there as it's very convenient for my wife's morning smoothies but we do keep a 120v on board for major needs as the 12v is no match for 120 during a blender party!

Dream_Inn

yeah, my 12VDC blender was the very first thing that went out of the boat.  Replaced with a much more powerful blender and an inverter to run it.

Black_Diamond

I'd love to swap the 12v blender for the likes of a Vitamix.  I have one at home and it is a beast.  

Handymans342

This is not about the blender

reneechris14

Yes handy the breaker is for the 12v blender 

reneechris14

Does that panel come out easy,maybe get some access to the microwave?isolater I don't know?

Stodge

That "isolator" photo looks like some big butt diodes.  Not sure what they're for though.

Handymans342

I sent to Al see what he says

DanD2

On mine, its the 12v blender

Handymans342

Stodge said:

That "isolator" photo looks like some big butt diodes.  Not sure what they're for though.

Al, said they were there to prevent stray current.

Cableguy Greg

It is to isolate the shorepower ground from the boat ground while still providing protection.