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Marine Electrical Systems

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American Air, Plumbing, & Electric offers specialized services in marine electronics, marine electrical, and marine cooling on Florida’s Space Coast. Our team will meet all of your system needs, from the main disconnect at your building to the electronics on your boat. Call us at 321-632-COLD (2653) and you can rest assured our technicians have the skills and tools to get the job done.

 

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We are a Florida State Licensed Electrical Contractor and UL Listed Industrial Control Panel (UL ICP) shop with over 15 years of marine electrical expertise, providing all of your boat and marina requirements:

  • Electronics
  • Electrical and Cooling
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Repair
  • Current Codes and Standards
  • Upgrade and Maintain Electronics, Electrical, and Cooling Components
  • Installation and Maintenance


The ABYC, NMEA, MMI, and KVH certified technicians at American Air, Plumbing, & Electric provide the knowledge and expertise that’s essential for all of your yacht, boat, and personal watercraft needs. We service engines, electronics, electrical, and cooling components with a focus on delivering the best customer service.

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Providing Ground Fault Protection for Marinas and Docks

The DanBi 8675 Series Electrical Interlock System (EIS) is critical for the safety of people when on or around marinas and docks. The risk of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) and electrocution is a reality, and there are government regulatory requirements in place to reduce these risks. 

To make marinas and docks safer, the 2023 version of the National Electric Code (NEC) requires ground fault protection on the wiring (feeders, branch circuits, etc.) installed on the docking facility, not just at the receptacles. With this new change in the NEC, most marinas and docks are out of compliance and subject users to substantial risks. Furthermore, the NEC stipulates specific disconnecting means for shore power and feeders.

The DanBi 8675 Series EIS meets the regulatory requirements stated in the 2020 NEC and reduces your risk as a user, boat owner, marina owner, employee, and insurer.

 

How Does the DanBi 8675 Series Work?

The intelligence of the DanBi 8675 EIS is the programmable microprocessor. The microprocessor can monitor various inputs from the current sensing devices and disconnect power in the event of a ground fault.  It’s installed at the shoreline and will provide ground fault protection of the feeders going to the subpanel, the subpanel itself, shore power, and downstream branch circuits. Not only will the DanBi 8675 EIS disconnect power when a ground fault is detected, but it will also automatically restore power once the ground fault is removed from the electrical system or resolved without human intervention. 

The DanBi 8675 EIS works with any electrical configuration regardless of equipment manufacturer, number of circuits, and feeder/branch circuit size. Furthermore, the DanBi 8675 EIS provides a cost-effective solution over GFCI circuit breakers and shunt trip devices that require human interaction to restore power. 

Brevard County Electrical Experts

Whether it’s a small job or more extensive electrical work, we are confident our highly trained technicians can resolve the issue. We offer a solution for both marine and boat electrical work to meet your needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.

Serving Brevard County Since 1942

At American Air, Plumbing & Electric, we take pride in delivering top-quality, reliable electrical services tailored to your specific home needs. Our expert technicians go above and beyond to ensure your system runs efficiently, safely, and at peak performance. 

  • Experienced Technicians: Our certified technicians have extensive training and experience servicing electrical needs.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: We go beyond basic maintenance, offering a detailed assessment and expert recommendations to keep your system in peak condition.
  • Customer-Focused Service: We prioritize your comfort and satisfaction, ensuring clear communication and reliable results.
  • Transparent Pricing: Our competitively priced and transparent maintenance services provide exceptional value for your investment.

National Electric Code (NEC) 2023

555.1 Scope This article covers the installation of wiring and equipment in the areas comprising fixed or floating piers, wharves, docks, floating buildings, and other areas in marinas, boatyards, boat basins, boathouses, yacht clubs, boat condominiums, docking facilities associated with one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and residential condominiums; any multiple docking facility or similar occupancies; and facilities that are used, or intended for use, for the purpose of repair, berthing, launching, storage, or fueling of small craft and the moorage of floating buildings. 555.35 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment (GFPE) and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter For other than floating buildings, ground-fault protection for docking facilities shall be provided in accordance with 555.35(A) through (D). (A) Feeder Listed GFPE, rated not more than 100 milliamperes, shall be provided for feeders installed on docking facilities. Coordination with downstream GFPE shall be permitted at the feeder overcurrent protective device. (B) Branch-Circuit (1) Receptacles Providing Shore Power. Listed GFPE, rated not more than 30 milliamperes, shall be provided for receptacles installed in accordance with 555.33(A). (2) Outlets for Other than Shore Power Outlets supplied by branch circuits not exceeding 150 volts to ground and 60 amperes, single phase, and 150 volts or less to ground, 100 amperes or less, three phase, shall be provided with GFCI protection for personnel. (C) Boat Hoists GFCI protection for personnel shall be provided for outlets not exceeding 240 volts that supply a boat hoist installed at docking facilities. GFCI protected receptacles for other than shore power shall be permitted to supply boat hoists. (D) Leakage Current Measurement Device Where more than three receptacles supply shore power to boats, a listed leakage current measurement device for use in marina applications shall be available and be used to determine leakage current from each boat that will utilize shore power. The listing requirement for the leakage current measurement device for use in marina applications shall become effective January 1, 2026. 555.36 Disconnecting Means for Shore Power Connection(s) Disconnecting means shall be provided to isolate each boat from its supply connection(s). (A) Type The disconnecting means shall consist of a circuit breaker, switch, or both, and shall be properly identified as to which receptacle it controls. (B) Location The disconnecting means shall be readily accessible, located not more than 762 mm (30 in.) from the receptacle it controls, and located in the supply circuit ahead of the receptacle. Circuit breakers or switches located in marina power outlets complying with this section shall be permitted as the disconnecting means. (C) Emergency Electrical Disconnect Each marina power outlet or enclosure that provides shore power to boats shall be provided with a listed emergency shutoff device or electrical disconnect that is clearly marked “Emergency Shutoff” in accordance with 110.22(A). The emergency shutoff device or electrical disconnect shall be within sight of the marina power outlet or other enclosure that provides shore power to boats, readily accessible, externally operable, manually resettable, and listed for use in wet locations. The emergency shutoff device or electrical disconnect shall de-energize the power supply to all circuits supplied by the marina power outlet(s) or enclosure(s) that provide shore power to boats. A circuit breaker handle shall not be used for this purpose.
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