tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9094657631101054024.post6159407843347394120..comments2023-05-04T04:03:23.010-04:00Comments on TakingPaws: SmartPlug - The Real Installation StoryMV Red Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08746387118276013808noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9094657631101054024.post-57962301968251660852013-06-05T08:34:35.019-04:002013-06-05T08:34:35.019-04:00Tinning is a no no as it makes the wire stiff and ...Tinning is a no no as it makes the wire stiff and susceptible to breakage, although unlikely in a plug like this. Dielectric grease might be a thought, but not if it wasn't recommended by the manufacturer.<br /><br />I have had my 30amp cable and receptacle ever since the big marina fire here at McCotters in Washington, NC. It has never felt warm and has always remained firmly attached owing to the excellent design.<br /><br />Since shore connections are a primary cause of boat and marina fires (Boat US has a book on marine losses) I tried to get my insurance company and the adjustors of others to consider offering a discount or subsidy to support a changeover to this new system. That was 2 years ago and no progress.<br /><br />Getting the 30amp cable to squoze into its strain relief/water seal was hard - but worthwhile.Ron Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638010047807161693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9094657631101054024.post-35808283927379078092013-05-08T16:45:56.314-04:002013-05-08T16:45:56.314-04:00Great post Jeff. I've been a big fan of this p...Great post Jeff. I've been a big fan of this product since it was first introduced here in Seattle. They've done an outstanding job making the boat installation as simple and safe as can be.<br />The larger question is how to motivate the marina industry to adopt the same proven (and vastly superior) technology at the pedestal end of the connection? That's at least 50% of the hazard scenario that has not been addressed. Maybe Active Captain can be a catalyst for this. I would think the insurance savings alone would make it a no-brainer. One wonders how many more marina fires will it take to get their attention....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578224283199314162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9094657631101054024.post-70345538313641027342013-05-08T12:01:29.493-04:002013-05-08T12:01:29.493-04:00No, the instructions didn't say anything about...No, the instructions didn't say anything about tinning the wire. I read somewhere that pressing a post hard against copper wire makes an excellent connection by driving out gasses - something like that.<br /><br />I'm a software guy after all...MV Red Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746387118276013808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9094657631101054024.post-27522773037378788362013-05-08T09:49:25.230-04:002013-05-08T09:49:25.230-04:00Did you have to "tin" the wires when att...Did you have to "tin" the wires when attaching to the new plug? Already have mine, just need to do the job in VA when we head S again from DownEast Maine in Early June.Charlie-Captain's Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341185155739544619noreply@blogger.com