The Glendinning Cablemaster CM-4....CM-7

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Following is a tidbit (quote) from the manual:

Experience has shown that when only a short section of shore power cable is regularly used, the cable may be subject to sharper than normal coiling which in turn causes undue "kinking" of the cable. To relieve this condition, routinely pay the cable out completely and stretch it on the dock. Allow the Cablemaster to then retract the cable into the boat.
At least once a year check all AC and DC wiring connections to be sure they are secure and free of corrosion. Check the neoprene covers on the in-limit switch and power switch to be sure they are free of cracks or fracture.

I have included a link to Glendinning for those that do not know what they have.


http://www.cmsquick.com/prod_85_01.html
http://www.cmsquick.com/index.html
http://www.glendinningprods.com/cablemaster.html

A link to those switch boots. updated 8/25/09.
http://apmhexseal.com/switch_boots.aspx



JIM

[phorner]

Jim,

Good info to have.... thanks.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

This is a link to the switch boots that some may have difficulty finding.

http://apmhexseal.com/switch_boots.aspx


The above website is new and permanently changed from the previous one listed.


JIM

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

I might also add, that it is a good idea when in very hot weather to uncoil all 50amp cord out of the bus , and lay it under the bus in the shade to keep from adding heat to the cable and stressing your internal electrical systems. :)

Gary S.

[Jeff Bayley]

Somebody else (not a bus owner) told me recently the same thing about uncoiling the entire cable for electrical health reasons. They didn't specify about it being on a hot day and I was pessimistic about the need to do it. On a hot day it makes a better argument. Anyone else have an opinion on this notion or if it's worth the bother ?