Transformer Isolation (LF), Galvanic Isolation, Polarization Transformers, and High-Frequency (HF) Isolation with ABYC Grounding Recommendations

by Jasmeen Aneja | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

Proper electrical isolation onboard is a critical step toward ensuring the safety and reliability of your vessel. It protects your investment from galvanic corrosion, safeguards sophisticated electronics, and maintains a safer marine environment by reducing risks like...

Isolation Transformers vs. Galvanic Isolators: Choosing the Right Electrical Protection for Your Boat

by Jasmeen Aneja | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

For modern boaters, access to shore power has become a necessity, ensuring that everything from navigation equipment to onboard comforts run smoothly. However, while plugging into a pedestal may seem routine, it comes with electrical complexities that can impact a...

Toroidal vs. Potted Transformers: A Deep Dive into Design, Safety, and Marine Compliance

by Jasmeen Aneja | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

When it comes to marine electrical safety, choosing the right isolation transformer is crucial. Boat owners and marine engineers often debate between toroidal and potted transformers, but one key distinction makes the choice clear, only potted transformers meet ABYC...

Latest NEC 555.35 and 555.36 Marina Electrical Codes: What It Means for Your Boat’s Shore Power

by Jasmeen Aneja | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

If you’re a boater or marina operator, you’ve probably heard some buzz about NEC 555.35. But what does this regulation actually mean? And more importantly, how will the new NEC 555.36 change how you connect to shore power? Let’s break it down in simple...

Navigating the Hidden Risks of Dock Power: Safeguard Yourself and your Investments

by Jasmeen Aneja | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

As boaters, we’re careful about safety out on the water, but sometimes the potential safety issues may go overlooked when connecting to shore power. Plugging your boat into shore power connects it directly to the marina’s electrical network, which can sometimes...

How Sirena 68 Overcame Shore Cord Limitations with ASEA’s Dual Shore Cord Capability

by Jasmeen Aneja | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog, Featured Blogs

The Sirena 68, a luxurious single-phase yacht built in Turkey, faced a significant challenge when adapting its shore power systems for use in U.S. marinas. Designed to operate on 230V single-phase systems with incomer wiring rated at 125A, the yacht performed...