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OverviewThis is a layman''s guide to the boat''s elect rical system. It explains how electricity is made, how it is stored and how it behaves, how the power gets about the boa t, what current each appliance needs and what to do when thi ngs go wrong. ' Full Product DetailsAuthor: John MyattPublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited Imprint: Fernhurst Books Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781898660255ISBN 10: 1898660255 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 27 February 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 First principles. 2 Generators. 3 Storing electricity (or battery basics). 4 Crank motors. 5 Distribution and control. 6 Additions and mains power. 7 Instrumentation and extras. 8 The electrical toolkit. 9 Preventative maintenance and testing. 10 High current appliances and equipment. 11 Devices powered by primary & NiCad cells. Electrical fault indicators and what they mean.ReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Myatt has been sailing for over 40 years in a variety of craft. He worked for many years as an engineer in the electronics field and also as an industrial training officer. For the last 15 years he has been the principal of the Fowey Cruising School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |