Isolated Transformers
06Rinker270
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There has been quite a few articles and talk about galvanic corrosion on here. I have been heading in the direction of doing more to protect my boat and those on my boat. Boat US seaworthy magazine has an article on Isolated transformers. What is everyones opinion of these? The article gives a lot of positives and one negative, the weight.
http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/magazine/2015/july/isolation-transformers.asp
http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/magazine/2015/july/isolation-transformers.asp
Patrick
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http://www.farwestcorrosion.com/marine-products-division/galvanic-isolators/
PC BYC, Holland, MI
It's the size of a basketball and weights 60 pounds, so it would need a stout surface to support it. I'm not sure there's room for one on my boat.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
++ to DI about swimming in the marina!
PC BYC, Holland, MI
And no, swimming around the marina is not an option.
06 Rinker 270
The galvanic isolator prevents AC current from 'leaking' backwards through your boats ground which would mean going into the water from your boat.
Hope that helps.
PC BYC, Holland, MI
@Black_Diamond did you add a second Galvonic Isolation since the boat comes with one?
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I added another galvanic isolator.
PC BYC, Holland, MI
BD: Can you tell us where you installed the Galvanic Isolator?
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PC BYC, Holland, MI
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http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/galvanic_isolator
Go Steelers!!!
I need to learn how to use it however.
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