I just bought a home on the bay with a 180' dock. There is power for the boat lift and jet ski lift but nothing to charge the batteries for each. What do you recommend?
Had you asked a question that indicated a bit of electrical knowledge you would probably get a good answer.
In response to your question as asked, I must second the opinion of midcarolina because water, electricity and lack of understanding can lead to a quick death.
Oh trust me - I am not a DIY kind of guy. I am a very good CPA that knows his limits but I like to know how things work. Have had boat at marina for 10 yrs. Plugged into shore power. I get to marina on Friday, check engine oils, unplug boat and go. leave the mechanical stuff to the experts. Now I am going to keep boat at my house and (long story) said hmm how do I "plug" the boat into shore power....
The hard expensive part is getting power to the dock. Sounds like that's done. I would imagine it should be very easy to tap off what's there. But I'm a diy kind of guy.
Call around get some quotes. It may still end up costing $250 to have someone do it, but that's not really bad.
As long as there is a sub panel at/near dock... so a dedicated gfci circuit can be added seperate to the lift power it should not
be a big job.Of course this all assumes the original work was installed correctly.
I am a Master electrician and I would recommend that you call and get someone to look at it and give you a quote, last thing you want is problems or worse yet someone getting hurt.
I also use a CPA to do my taxes, the same firm for over 25 years, they are worth every penny!
