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ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SOLVING

POWER RESILIENCE

he first rule of a power failure is not to have one and there’s lots of preventative measures to hand. Spread your sources of power across a number of technologies. On we have the main engine alternator, a wind generator and solar panels with the option of hydro generation if we go ocean sailing. Make sure your engine is serviced and do your daily checks to include alternator belt tension and running your eye over all connections to see if there is any furring or corrosion. Have your batteries tested at the start of the season

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