Would you sit in a bath with an electric fire?

Would you sit in a bath with an electric fire?  I thought not...

So why sit in a plastic box in the sea with a dodgy mains wire?

Most boats in a UK marina are connected to the 240 volt mains supply via a cable. This cable is in close proximity to an excellent conductor (sea water) and has no less than six connections before it enters your boat - all of which are exposed to the effects of salt water.

OK, your shore power connection should be protected by a 30ma circuit beaker and any electric shock you may receive probably won't kill you (unless you have a dodgy heart), but it will be most unpleasant and will almost certainly fling you into the sea.

You should have your cable checked every year and if the cable shows any signs of damage it should be replaced. If you're based in North Wales, Marine Electrical will check your cable free of charge, just call into our Beaumaris showroom, and we will test it for you while you wait. Not only will we check the cable to make sure that it is safe, we will also check the cable  using an Alpha Pat tester to ensure that all the connections are correct and safe. Most faults can be repaired while you wait, for only a few pounds. Not certain what to look for? Have a look at our rogues gallery on our website.