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Presenting an article on problems with 120-volt shore power connections on boats and yachts
originally published in Teltales Magazine , May 2005, p. 8-10

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Heaven, Hell and Shorepower

What's that smell - something burning?

By Jay Stormer NAMS-CMS, SAMS-AMS

We can't seem to live without 120-volt AC current from shore, especially here in TX where air conditioning is a necessity. We wouldn't think of connecting our house to the electrical grid without a licenced electrician. So why don't we take more care in connecting our boats. Here are some of the possible problems and how to avoid them.
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