Boat How-To Electrics 101 with Nigel Calder Videos
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Understanding your Marine Electrical System is not rocket science…but it still has to be DONE RIGHT! Electrical systems on boats have become more and more complex over recent years. Even moderately equipped boats today rely completely on their electrical system. A loss of power can lead to an emergency at sea.
Boat How-To Electrics 101 Video Course with Nigel Calder & Dr. Jan Athenstädt
A video course by Nigel Calder and Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt
Boat electrics is not rocket science…but it still has to be DONE RIGHT!
Electrical systems on boats have become more and more complex over recent years. Even moderately equipped boats today rely completely on their electrical system. A loss of power can lead to an emergency at sea. (Or do you still have a sextant and all nautical almanacs on board?) Unfortunately, many owners have only a vague understanding of their boat’s electrical system. Or, even worse: They think they know how to install a system and end up making damaging mistakes, and teach others these mistakes in blogs or on YouTube.
YouTube is full of videos about Boat Electrics – many are wrong and some are dangerous!
In recent years, many people have shared their experience installing or fixing electrical problems on their boats. The problem: Many of those people are not professionals! If you follow bad advice on how to varnish teak and you end up with a mess, in the worst case you lose time and a bit of money. If you follow bad advice on how to connect batteries and your boat ends up in flames, this is a different story.
Well, I just bought a brand new boat, so I shouldn’t have to worry about my electrical system, right?
Wrong. When visiting boat shows, Nigel likes to inspect the electrical systems on brand new boats. Unfortunately, this has become quite frustrating: a shockingly high number of production boats come with badly installed electrics – straight from the boatyard.
The majority of fires that start on boats are caused by the electrical system!
Understanding your boat’s DC system can significantly improve the safety of your boat!
ABYC and ISO?
The ABYC E-11 and the ISO 13297 standards cover the principal electrical systems on small craft. Even though they are legally non-binding, they are based on decades of experience of hundreds of experts in the field. So, instead of trying to figure things out for yourself (with potentially disastrous consequences), it is a good idea to follow these standards as closely as possible.
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About the Instructors
Nigel, Jan, and Michael have been long-term members of various standards committees of the ABYC and ISO. Everything we teach at BOATHOWTO is compliant with ABYC and ISO standards. There is no one who knows the standards better than us.
59 easy to follow video lessons will turn you from beginner to expert.
Take a look at the course syllabus:
Introduction
Electricity
Get to know the basics of electricity and learn about Volts, Amps, Ohms and how they relate to each other.
Electrical Components and Circuit diagrams
Get to know the most common components of a boat’s electrical system and learn how they can be represented in a circuit diagram.
Cable Selection and Installation
In this module, you will learn how to choose the right type and size of cable and how to properly install it. This is crucial knowledge for anyone planning any modification on their boat’s electrical system.
Batteries
In this module we cover all you need to know about lead acid batteries.
Charging Systems
In this module we cover in detail all you need to know about charging batteries. Topics include charging profiles, charging systems, charging circuits and systems monitoring.
Energy Systems Design
In this module we will draw on what we have learned about batteries and charging systems to design an energy system optimized for how we want to use our boat
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