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%AHOW TO INSPECT AN OUTLET

¯aulty shore power connections are one of the leading causes of marine fires. It¡¯s important to always keep a close eye on the condition of your connections and to take the necessary safety precautions.

­o A Safety Check Often

%AIt¡¯s time to update and replace your electrical connection if you notice any of the following:

%ASigns of Melting or Discoloration

­on¡¯t ignore any signs of burning or melting. This is a red flag something is overheating and needs to be addressed before it leads to fire.
%A%A%A%A Be sure to inspect your inlet and plug, as well as the inlet on the dock.

¬orrosion

%AHave you ever dropped your shore power cord into the water, shook it off, then plugged in any way? We¡¯ve likely all done it at one point As the water dries out, salt crystals remain and cause corrosion. Corrosion in the electrical circuit will lead to overheating and potentially fire.

%ALoose Connections

%AIt¡¯s imperative to maintain a solid connection between your cord plug and inlet. If the connection is loose, motion can cause the plug to move and compromise the connection which can lead to overheating and potentially fire. A loose connection also leaves your plug open to the elements which can lead to corrosion, overheating and more.

«efore you head out to start the boating season, make sure to carefully inspect your boat and shore power connection. If it¡¯s time for a replacement,Tungsten Weight check out SmartPlug. SmartPlug offers a full lineup of marine products which are safe, easy to use, and most importantly ¨3secure. If you have questions, feel free to contact our team here.

¯or more info visit here: https://smartplug.com/

Smart Plug Systems is a privately held manufacturing firm specializing in power delivery systems. It was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, WA. Its flagship product, the SmartPlug, is a patented device positioned to replace the current power delivery system for RV¡¯s, Boats, and a variety of specialty vehicles and miscellaneous industrial applications.

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