Tomco
Active Member
- Aug 16, 2012
- 455
- Boat Info
- 2004 420 Sedan Bridge
GHS Hydraulic Lift
11' Walker Bay, 30hp
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA 8.3M
In a recent conversation there was a (strong) opinion that you must unplug from shore power BEFORE starting the engines, otherwise the alternators are trying to charge the batteries as is the AC/DC convertor and this will damage the system.
I've not heard this before. I always start the engines before unplugging from shore power - not for any specific reason, just the order I have been doing it.
Wondering how others do it and if there is any truth to the potential risk (which may depend on the age of the electrical system)?
I've not heard this before. I always start the engines before unplugging from shore power - not for any specific reason, just the order I have been doing it.
Wondering how others do it and if there is any truth to the potential risk (which may depend on the age of the electrical system)?