Informationen zum Autor John C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28-year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority. Klappentext From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics: Boat wiring standardsBasic electrical principlesSystem voltagesHow to plan and install boat wiringCircuit protection and isolationSwitchboards and panelsBilge pump wiringMast and external wiringGrounding systems

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By John C. Payne

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Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of boat wiring standards, basic electrical principles, system voltages, how to plan and install boat wiring, circuit protection and isolation, switchboards and panels, bilge pump wiring, mast and external wiring, and grounding systems.