Index Numbers in bold refer to pages with illustrations
A abnormal instrument readings, 148–49 abrasion protection, 58, 59 absorbed-glass-mat (AGM) batteries, 67–69, 97 acceleration spark advance, 106, 110 acceptance/absorption phase, 98 accessories. See direct current (DC) accessories Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting (Sherman), 155 AGC fuses, 48, 49 alternating current (AC) need analysis, for inverter selection, 171–73 overcurrent protection, 162–63, 164, 165, 174 ripple-voltage test, 93–94 safety, 157–58 terminology, 156–57 alternating current (AC) appliances, 171, 172, 173 alternating current (AC) circuit breakers, 162–63, 164, 165 GFCIs, 166–67 alternating current (AC) circuits, 156–57 on boats, 157 checking, 167–70 color coding for wiring, 158–59 compared to DC circuits, 159–62 marine vs. residential materials, 162 outlet connections, 164, 165 overcurrent protection, 162–63, 164, 165, 174
panel feed wire, 162 probe pen, 11 safety with, 157–58 shore-power wiring diagram, 159, 160 wire size, 160–61, 162 wiring bundles, 161 alternating current (AC) equipment. See also alternators DC-to-AC inverter selection, 170–75 galvanic isolators, 177–79 generators, 172, 175–77, 176 testing resistive, 170 alternators, 86–87 engine-driven marine, 87 marine vs. automotive, 88 one-wire, 81 problems with, 87–99 tachometer failure and, 152 testing, 91–94 American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) amperage for conductors, 46, 48, 161, 163 basic wiring standards, 41–46 battery cables standards, 77 battery location standards, 73–74 battery switch standards, 19 certification program, 158 color code standards, 15–17 development of standards, 40–41 fuses and circuit breakers standards, 46–51 galvanic isolator standards, 178–79 ignition protection, 52–53 soldering terminals, 60 temperature ratings standards, 46, 47, 48, 161, 162, 163 voltage drop and wire size standards, 32, 43, 44, 45, 137
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wire and circuit protection standards, 40–59 wiring and connection repairs standards, 59–60 American Wire Gauge (AWG), 41–42, 77 ammeters, inductive, 11, 29–30, 36–37, 93, 169 amperage, 6–9 AC, checking, 169 adequate, 27–28 allowable for conductors, 46, 48, 161, 163 charging test, 93 DC accessory requirements, 136 DC equipment draws, 37 measuring, 34, 36–37 rating for ATO fuses, 49, 50 testing, 42–43 Ampere, Andre-Marie, 6 ampere-hours (amp-hours), 70–71, 171–73 ampere-interrupting capacity (AIC), 51 amperes (amps), 5, 6, 7–8, 19, 71–72 analog multimeters, 26 Ancor inductive ammeter, 11, 29 multimeter, 29–30 ratcheting crimper, 11, 61, 62, 143 anode, 65, 156 antenna gain, 184, 185 antennas GPS, 191 radar, 191–92 VHF, 184–85, 191 appliances, 2 AC, 171, 172, 173 DC, 8, 136–46 ATO fuses, 48, 49–50 automatic float switch, 142 201
