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How safe is it to plug into AC Shore Power?

April 26, 2017AC PLUG power safe shore

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How safe is it to plug into AC Shore Power?

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A. This can be a real hazard to your electronic equipment! AC shore power is a well known source of ‘surges’. The term ‘surge’ refers to spikes, transients and overvoltages that occur on AC systems. Usually these originate from lightning strikes on power poles, or from the operation nearby electrical equipment and motors. They can enter your boat via your AC mains battery charger and affect your equipment in the same way that spikes and transients generated on your boat do. STO.P will prevent damage from these surges!