Boat Safety Scheme - Electrical Cable specifications and condition
Are all electrical cables insulated?
- All electrical cables must be insulated (this applies to both A.C. and D.C. cables).Are battery cables of a sufficient current‐carrying capacity?
- The following cables must be approximately 25mm²: battery to master switch; battery or master switch to starter solenoid; battery to battery; engine return to battery or master switch; battery to bow thruster motor; battery to anchor winch motor; battery to inverter system (over 1000w size).
- All cables must be free of: signs of overheating; signs of damage or deterioration, such as broken cable strands, chafing, or heat damage.
- Insulation and sheathing must show no signs of damage or deterioration caused by a reaction with water or fuel.NOTE - this applies to both A.C. and D.C. cables.
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