I often wondered if and when the wiring job on her would start
going south. Well, it finally happened, on the interior lighting
circuit, which is solid copper wire, not stranded, and not zinc
coated.
Having kept her running myself, for over 20 years, I learned a thing
or two, but re- wiring her is “way above my paygrade”.
For one thing,a diagram sure would help. But even ore important, I
need to acquire knowledge from the experience of someone that has gone
that route before me.
Hi Frank,
after reconsidering, you may consider doing this job - at least some
of it - yourself. You could pick up a copy of Don Casey’s electrical
book, or the electrician’s bible. if you don’t overwhelm yourself
and only replace a circuit or two at a time, you can probably handle
the work.
If you want a professional consult on the electrical system and
you’re in the Mass/RI/CT area, you might give Ian Leslie a call.
He’s done a fair amount of work on Bright Star, helping to
straighten out one or two of the more curious quirks left behind by
previous owners. You can reach him at 401-662-7873.
I often wondered if and when the wiring job on her would start
going south. Well, it finally happened, on the interior lighting
circuit, which is solid copper wire, not stranded, and not zinc
coated.
Having kept her running myself, for over 20 years, I learned a
thing
or two, but re- wiring her is “way above my paygrade”.
For one thing,a diagram sure would help. But even ore
important, I
need to acquire knowledge from the experience of someone that has
gone
that route before me.