| [GMCnet] re-wiring the entire interior [message #247860] |
Fri, 18 April 2014 23:08  |
Ek_Lektro
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Well, we're finally facing the task of rewiring the Birchhaven,... after the 2012 crash, salvage buy-back, and 2013 repair (with cut-down to custom 21 feet)! The interior is stripped, old insulation removed, and unfortunately after some copper thieves raided the rig, a fair amount of the household 12v wiring needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on where to get rolls of the good stuff at an OK price (shipped?) (and what gauge to use?) Also probably a good time to replace the 12v fuse box. As for the 110v runs, I'm guessing that should be fine with basic Romex... But i've never stumbled upon any decent prices on the lesser gauges for 12v... So thanks in advance for any leads!
cheers, Greg
SolarSonic / Los Angeles
'78 Eleganza II 26'
'76 Birchhaven custom 21'
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| Re: [GMCnet] re-wiring the entire interior [message #247878 is a reply to message #247860] |
Sat, 19 April 2014 08:45  |
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Matt Colie
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| Ek_Lektro wrote on Sat, 19 April 2014 00:08 |
Well, we're finally facing the task of rewiring the Birchhaven,... after the 2012 crash, salvage buy-back, and 2013 repair (with cut-down to custom 21 feet)! The interior is stripped, old insulation removed, and unfortunately after some copper thieves raided the rig, a fair amount of the household 12v wiring needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on where to get rolls of the good stuff at an OK price (shipped?) (and what gauge to use?) Also probably a good time to replace the 12v fuse box. As for the 110v runs, I'm guessing that should be fine with basic Romex... But i've never stumbled upon any decent prices on the lesser gauges for 12v... So thanks in advance for any leads!
cheers, Greg
SolarSonic / Los Angeles
'78 Eleganza II 26'
'76 Birchhaven custom 21'
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Greg,
Start with http://www.genuinedealz.com/ and check their prices. Marine wire is fine stranded and much easier to pull into tight spaces. The only problem is that it is not directly compatible with "big box" grade wiring devices (like receptacles), so you may have to either buy the expensive parts that are or use crimp terminal and the screws.
If you go with conventional romex, do not use the push connections as they are unreliable with any vibration.
This is the sort of work that I did a lot of on owners expensive boats before the depression, so if you have questions, I'm here.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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