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Shore Power Problem

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Albert Jewitt, Jun 5, 2016.

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  1. Albert Jewitt

    Albert Jewitt New Member

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    I have a live aboard 43' Vista Motor Yacht, which has a single 50 ampere 220 volt service.
    I had no problem with my Shore Power for years, while I was in the water.
    Pulled the boat last week for routine maintenance.
    I was able to hook up to a full electrical service, in dry dock.
    This was I can keep my chest freezer, refrigerator, battery charger & work power going.
    When I first hooked it up, one phase was reading 120 volt the other was reading 150 volt.
    I check the voltage at the source(panel), both phases read 120 volts.
    I turned the fluorescent lights on in my stateroom, they got real bright & the ballast smoked.
    I immediately killed all the power to the yacht.
    Has anyone had a similar situation?
    Looking for advice.
    Capt. Bert
  2. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    No or poor white wire (neutral) connect.
  3. justold

    justold Member

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  4. Dan Thibault

    Dan Thibault New Member

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    Are you feeding transformers with the 220 or do you really have 50Amp - 120/240v cable feeding the yacht??
    If transformer I would start looking there?