2004 Albin 28 TE 110V electrical problems

[JoeH]

I just noticed my 110V outlets are not functioning although I'm getting current to my inhouse 110v systems such as the microwave. The switch on my electrical panel is turned on along with the AC outlet switch. Could it be that there is a fuse somewhere in the system that has blown. I thought that the breaker panel would be tripped if there was some sort of a problem. Any thoughts on this.

[chiefrcd]

The first inline duplex outlet on my Albin 28 is a ground fault and has a reset button. If this goes out all others downline from that one go out too. Check and see if you have a ground fault receptical and reset the button.

[DougSea]

The first inline duplex outlet on my Albin 28 is a ground fault and has a reset button. If this goes out all others downline from that one go out too. Check and see if you have a ground fault receptical and reset the button.

And if it's like mine that outlet is in the storage cabinet to port, forward of the sink. The first time this happened to me (GFI tripped) I couldn't even find the outlet!

[JoeH]

The first inline duplex outlet on my Albin 28 is a ground fault and has a reset button. If this goes out all others downline from that one go out too. Check and see if you have a ground fault receptical and reset the button.

[JoeH]

The first inline duplex outlet on my Albin 28 is a ground fault and has a reset button. If this goes out all others downline from that one go out too. Check and see if you have a ground fault receptical and reset the button.

Many thanks for the quick response. I have tried the GFI reset button several times. No luck. Is it possible the reset is faulty, although I doubt it since the boat is only 4 yrs old. I've thought of installing a new GFI sw. if I can't resolve the problem. Any further thoughts, they're all appreciated.

Joe H

[Pitou]

Joe ...... I just checked the schematics for the 110 AC System. Their may be 2 GFCI Duplex outlets on your boat. The 1st / if you have this optional outlet is located behind the companion seat in the pilot house and is for this outlet only. The other GFCI is on a seperate loop after the microwave which itself is not GFCI protected. The GFCI outlet in the cabinet forward of the sink as described by DougSea if tripped will render itself, the outlets at the bow, in the head and behind the helm seat dead while the microwave will continue to have power.

......... And yes, GFCI outlets do wear out and are easily replaced. I recently had to replace one on the outside of my barn (it was less than 1 year old)...... an easy diy project / pick one up at the local hardware store and I'll bet you'll be back in business.

[JoeH]

Joe ...... I just checked the schematics for the 110 AC System. Their may be 2 GFCI Duplex outlets on your boat. The 1st / if you have this optional outlet is located behind the companion seat in the pilot house and is for this outlet only. The other GFCI is on a seperate loop after the microwave which itself is not GFCI protected. The GFCI outlet in the cabinet forward of the sink as described by DougSea if tripped will render itself, the outlets at the bow, in the head and behind the helm seat dead while the microwave will continue to have power.

......... And yes, GFCI outlets do wear out and are easily replaced. I recently had to replace one on the outside of my barn (it was less than 1 year old)...... an easy diy project / pick one up at the local hardware store and I'll bet you'll be back in business.

Kevin thanks for the info. I just checked for a second GFI (boat in my backyard) and couldn't find one behind the companion seat. Since the test button on the sw. is locked in the down position I suspect something's wrong with the GFI switch itself. Will try and replace it as soon as we get some warm weather.

Thanks again and have a great day.

Joe H

[Denis]

Make sure your circuit breaker switch is off for the outlets. Remove the cover and then the GFI plug itself from the outlet box. Then turn on the outlet circuit breaker. Use a volt meter or a test light and check for 110 VAC at the input for the GFI. Take care not the touch any of the wiring or screw terminals while the circuit breaker is turned on. If it shows voltage there but still none on the plug side you have a bad GFI, if it does not show voltage to the input wires then you have a problem upstream from the plug, eg. broken wire, bad circuit breaker etc. If you are not comfortable working around AC then have an electrician troubleshoot and repair your problem. Good luck

[Pitou]

Make sure your circuit breaker switch is off for the outlets.

Absolutely, and take it one step further ........ turn off the AC Main or better yet .... unplug the boat from shore power. Always better safe than sorry.

[JoeH]

Make sure your circuit breaker switch is off for the outlets. Remove the cover and then the GFI plug itself from the outlet box. Then turn on the outlet circuit breaker. Use a volt meter or a test light and check for 110 VAC at the input for the GFI. Take care not the touch any of the wiring or screw terminals while the circuit breaker is turned on. If it shows voltage there but still none on the plug side you have a bad GFI, if it does not show voltage to the input wires then you have a problem upstream from the plug, eg. broken wire, bad circuit breaker etc. If you are not comfortable working around AC then have an electrician troubleshoot and repair your problem. Good luck

Denis, thanks for the suggestion. I will try it. Hopefully it's only the GFI.

Thanks and have a great day.

Joe H