Simple to install ELCI device makes boating safer
Apr 11, 2023
Stray AC current leaking into the water from faulty marina or boat wiring can be lethal if someone falls in from a dock or deck. Avoiding such a tragedy is simple with the addition of a SmartPlug ELCI (equipment leakage circuit interrupter). Similar to a residential ground fault circuit interrupter, it instantly trips the breaker if a problem is detected to stop all electrical flow.
A two-piece system, the SmartPlug ELCI Kit is comprised of a sensor and a 30A or 50A Breaker. The combination meets ABYC E-11 standards for ground fault protection and shore power circuit interruption. Both units have a chemical and UV-resistant enclosure housed in SmartPlug’s uniquely-designed but standard size stainless steel or white non-metallic inlet.
Completely automatic upon power-up, the SmartPlug ELCI element is UL-943 listed, has power and fault status indicators, and test and reset buttons. The rocker switch breaker is UL-489 listed with a trip level of <30mA (27mA nominal) at a trip time of <100mS (60mS nominal). Running on 120V AC or 120/240V AC, 50/60 Hz, it’s rated to operate between -31° and 150° F.
Installation of the system is simple with common household tools. The combination accommodates up to three wires, 6 AWG, with no twisting required.
