Electrical systems
Battery charger and inverter faults on Victron and Mastervolt systems
Identify charger and inverter alarms, check AC input and battery conditions, record useful evidence and know when configuration needs an engineer.
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Electrical systems
Yacht galvanic corrosion, isolators and hull testing
Learn how shore earth affects yacht corrosion, how isolators and transformers differ, what crew can inspect and when testing is needed.
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Electrical systems
Lithium batteries on yachts: safe LiFePO4 installation
Learn what a yacht LiFePO4 installation needs: BMS control, compatible charging, alternator protection, fusing and ABYC references.
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Electrical systems
Shore power in Spanish marinas: what to check before you plug in
Check Spanish marina shore power, IEC 60309 plugs, 50/60 Hz compatibility, isolation transformers and safe connection steps for yachts.
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Electrical systems
Yacht shore power keeps tripping: RCD and ELCI faults
Learn why yacht shore power trips RCDs or ELCIs, which loads to isolate, what crew can inspect safely, and when insulation testing is needed.
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Electrical systems
Yacht anodes: choosing zinc, aluminium or magnesium
Choose the correct yacht anode for salt, brackish or fresh water, recognise corrosion signs and know when replacement is due.
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Electrical systems
Yacht battery bank testing, ageing and replacement
Learn how to distinguish charge from battery health, inspect yacht battery banks, test capacity and plan matched replacements.
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Electrical systems
Yacht LED lighting upgrades: drivers, flicker and VHF interference
How to plan a yacht LED retrofit, assess drivers, dimming and IP ratings, and test each lighting circuit for VHF and AIS interference.
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