
Smart Plug
Improved the shorepower connector. Easier and safer to use.
I upgraded our shorepower cable to a Smart Plug.
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The benefit of the smart plug is better contact with shorepower. The twist-lock 30amp connector that's standard, when you connect to the boat you must ensure the connector is twisted fully clockwise, hold in place, while you tighten the collar.
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If the connector is not fully twisted, it will have poor contact. This may lead to excessive heat build-up and could lead to a fire. This is really important during the winter months when it's common to run portable electric heaters on the boat.
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The smart plug ensure great electrical contact, easy to connect/disconnect. I recommend everybody upgrade their shorepower cable to a smart plug.
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I purchased the SmartPlug Combo kit, Marine, for 30 amps, stainless steel. The cost was about $210.  Install was fairly easy, and took a couple of hours.  I had to replace the plug in connector on the boat.  I also had to cut off the female side of my shore-power cable to connect the smart plug adapter to my shore-power cable.
I recommend that every boat that has a shorepower connection upgrade to the Smart Plug.
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1/23/2021
Last updated 9/3/2023