ELECTROCUTED whilst rewiring our boat

[@mjl9702]

I've been a mechanic for 25 years. I highly recommend heat shrink over all connections. Electric tape is ok but salt water can get into the connections over time and corrode them. Also if you can avoid splicing as much as possible and run a complete wire from one connection point to another, that will also help later on with reducing corrosion. Great job with the wiring project!

[@TeuluTribe]

Hi Michael! Thanks for your comment! We have heat shrunk all of our connections and haven't used electrical tape for anything. We were undoing the previous owners splicing and electrical tape connections and getting rid of them all and replacing them with complete wires.

[@mjl9702]

@@TeuluTribe that's wonderful! Congratulations, you are now an electrician! I'm serious. You have done things exactly how a old professional electrician would have. I've lived in Minnesota all my life so winter, corrosion, and salted roads have taken me some years to test and figure out best practices. Keep up the great work! You guys are doing awesome!!!

[@leonsahasrara4396]

I mentioned that last week... they are all over that...

[@seriouslee4119]

"Right handed hammer" 😂 Good one!

[@coug96fan]

Dad's are the best! :) Full of great advice and silly jokes.

[@TeuluTribe]

They most definitely are ❤️

[@hartfischer5509]

I zapped myself with 110V before, while incorrectly wiring a plug for my electric car charger. I am glad I don t have to deal with your 220V over there, especially on a boat. Amazing video. Love it.

[@hartfischer5509]

You just bought yourself a multimeter : ) I know the feeling. Been there, done that, just with my house, not a boat. The joys of having a multimeter : ) I could not imagine life without it : )

[@martinmartin7176]

Don't see my wife doing that . You're bad ass .🤣😅😂 keep it save , cheers Becka and Zac .👍👍👋

[@TeuluTribe]

Hahaha thanks Martin 😆

[@JamieBowenSailingPlymouthUK]

Jeeeez, you're killing it! So impressed with how quick you're picking this stuff up. Every boat seems to have random wires not connected, incorrect wiring and general electrical gremlins. I re-wired my old little 24ft boat that lived in Plymouth, and am about to start tackling my new 33ft (new to me, she's 39 years old). You say you will look back in years to come and laugh at your fuse issue, but I think it's far more likely that you will look at those separate wiring diagrams for charging and consumption and the labelling of cables you're doing (with dates on - what a great idea) and you will be incredibly proud of your former self. You are SO much more capable than you give yourself credit for. What ever you turn to in life you will find success with your amazing attitude!! Fair winds!

[@TeuluTribe]

Jamie, that’s such a lovely comment! Boat wiring is so funky and we have found even stranger wiring since! (Our Cascais anchoring light project through and through 🤣). Good luck on your re-wiring project!

[@arottie4097]

The sighn of a true friend 15:26!! Ha! Thanx for the share.

[@jaydubya4727]

You're very courageous! It looks like you're proving that mere mortals can overcome the "power" of the electrical gods.

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha well, minus a few zaps 🤣

[@roadrunner6081]

In addition to Michael Lamps comment, there are non- conductive sticky gel material products that isolate wiring connections from exposure to the elements. Some wiring connector products are manufactured with the gel already in place, where the crimp is made to attach the connector to the wire. Also look at “heat shrink” plastic tubing to cover bare wire. Lots of knowledge in KZbin videos if you search 👀 . Good luck and totally enjoy the adventure you are sharing with us. Thank You 🙏

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the advice! We have use heat shrink for all our connections 😊 Glad you are enjoying the vids!

[@SailingSula]

'no one gets out alive anyway' love it 😊

[@petegilbert6886]

Becca, you're now an electrical wiring Guru!! Along with the other new trades you guys have mastered I feel a 'How to' boating maintenance book coming in the near future! 😉😉😎👌👌

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha Pete! Not sure i would go that far, maybe 'apprentice' 😜

[@stevefair5935]

Wow! this episode was like watching "A dummies guide to" on boat electrics. Absolutley brillant and thank you. Roll on for the next episode. Well done Becka

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha yup, that sounds about right 😆 Glad you enjoyed!

[@timgwaltney5770]

You both have come so far in a short time, I hope you are proud of your progress. Great work…

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much Tim 😊 when we stop and think, i guess we have come a bit of a way!

[@wineguy47]

I have used the heat shrink electrical butt connectors with heat shrink tubing over it, along with liquid electrical tape to seal the ends. Can't be too careful. Also use electrical dielectric grease to coat exposed terminations.

[@seawench555]

I'm impressed young lady, Becka I told u ,u could do Anything, when u put ur mind to it, really laughed with the fuse fiasco, but loved it when u lied down on the floor to think, I do that to, it really works for me. Great having ur parents there to help and support awesome. Please remember to insulate ur connectors with heat shrink, but get the stuff with adhesive inside it, way better waterproofing and safety capabilities. Love to u both 🌈🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇦🇺🌞

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha, its so silly. Sometimes lying on the ground is great though- really grounds you! Parents are so helpful- we are so grateful for them 😊 We have insulated our connections with heat shrink! Thanks for the advice!

[@charlesplewes48]

I love how much Becka gets into the electrical and mechanical repairs/fixes/upgrades on Tuele. Too many "boat couples" rely on the guy to do all this stuff and there is absolutely no reason why women cannot figure things out just as well. No one knows everything, many times you just need to dig in and figure things out. In many ways women are better at this stuff because they are more likely to phone around and ask questions while guys are more reluctant to say that they don't know something Way to do Becka!

[@TeuluTribe]

It’s definitely better if it’s a team effort, Becka has done a cracking job with all the electronics 😄

[@djkbrown]

Keep it up guys, your videos help me escape the daily grind!

[@TeuluTribe]

We are so glad!

[@leonaessens4399]

I am amazed at how Becka's just launching into the world of electrics starting from Ground Zero so to speak. I had to go through the same learning curve when I had my own boat (a 45ft trimaran) many moons ago and I absolutely loathed electrical work. Just didn't have the brain for it. I'd open a panel and find a mass of wires and cables that looked as alien to me as the Amazon jungle. Just working out what was going where and what it was doing was a nightmare. Or the reverse, some gadget or another played dead and I'd have to work out why and have to demolish half the cabin panelling, for instance, trying to follow the wires to see where they where going. Etc. Patience and perseverance was the key. I'd have to just set my mind to it, decide in the morning "today is wiring day" and go for it!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha it is a bit crazy when you put it like that! I really get the 'looking like an Amazon jungle' thing. I had NO IDEA what was what when we started this project!

[@jclaudii]

Sparks were flying! Great job on figuring it out and making it work!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha they sure were! Thanks!

[@stevecrombie5357]

Amazing transformation in your wiring. You seem to have great room to work on these things. Or you are a tiny person:-))

[@TeuluTribe]

I think it’s both 😅

[@simongear3940]

Well done you guys. Getting to grips with the dark art of electrics! Another thing to put on your ever growing cv. Keep up the good work.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Simon! 😊

[@scottgoode9874]

Huge congratulations to you both, learning so much. Great to see you are just giving it a go.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much Scott 😊

[@captnron3530]

I'm very impressed

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Ron!

[@vernebrown4441]

Thanks for taking the time to reply to so many people, Very nice to see and gives some isite to you too, Happy sailing, 🙂

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Verne 😊 Hope you have a nice day!

[@Mr-MH227]

I hope this will be the next big sailing channel as you both deserve this accolade 👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw thats so kind, thanks Michael!

[@paulswart4265]

Well done . Valuable lessons and entertaining! Congratulations on acquiring that knowledge!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Paul!

[@peterfrebold]

...... you are so right with what you say starting at 3:54 .... and being able to laugh about your situation is a very good trait to have ... Yikes !! that join that you unwrapped the electricians tape off of, bet that your made you extra glad you are doing the wiring redo .... another great installment .... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha yes, made us cringe a little! Glad we have sorted it now 😊

[@peterfrebold]

@@TeuluTribe .... I bet and the wondering of what else is to be discovered ... thx for your reply .... make it one of those just plain fantastic weeks ....

[@haroldconnell2973]

That knowledge will make your travels safer

[@TeuluTribe]

Our thoughts exactly!

[@jamesgordon2289]

"its sort of like pass the parcel, except its just me, and there is no music, so nothing like pass the parcel really"... so entertaining. you guys are great

[@davidallen9526]

With ya James.

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha the definition of not 'thinking before i speak' 🤣

[@davidallen9526]

@@TeuluTribe too cute

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Becka the Electritioner. Good on you. Breathe and look back at how far you both have come in such a short space of time. Then get a big bag of hot fresh mini doughnuts 😁

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha, maybe just 'Becka the apprentice' 🤣 ooo doughnuts sound sooooo gooood now!

[@tabbycowley5825]

your whole attitude is wonderful. You make me smile all the time - learning is wonderful :-)

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Tabby ☺️ so glad they make you smile!

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one, Sparky...

[@TeuluTribe]

That might stick 🤣

[@SaYeager]

well your learning all the systems on your boat that knowledge will be a major benefit in the future when your out there cruising. Good job.

[@TeuluTribe]

Exactly our thoughts- thanks Scott!

[@rogerdarbyshire5664]

Good to see Teulu had the standard yacht wiring, designed by a kitten with a ball of wool. On crack. Your new knowledge means that as a boat electrician, you'll never be out of work for the rest of your life. I do recall in one of my comments, mentioning (cough) something about bow thrusters (cough), POS, (cough). If you take it out and tie it to the end of warp, they make good kedge anchors....🤣 Well done in securing those batteries, you do not want those puppies getting loose in heavy weather!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha that made us laugh- that is exactly how it looked 🤣 have taken 90% of it out now and it looks FAAR better! Yes..that Bow Thruster was definitely the bane of our lives for a long time- however, now its finally charging, it actually does come in pretty handy at times!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning. A brilliant episode folks. But you had me worried when I read the title, and it said "electrocuted." To me, down here in Nz, that word means, major stuff. You're history. You've passed away. However, while I was dairy farming, I was "zapped" many times with the electric fences, and also with batteries on the tractors. Yeah, they tickle you up, but nothing major. I think it's how our 2 great nations are so different, in the use of the English language. Loving your channel. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for taking the time to upload. Until next time, take care.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Bryan! I am still very much alive and kicking but maybe 'zapped' would have been less scary to read! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@darinsalisbury1151]

Well done, electrics can be a nightmare even when you know what you are doing. Just binge watched all of your sailing episodes , I would to buy a boat at some stage in the not too distant future.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks! You should 100% go for it!!

[@guydriver]

So cool! You guy’s

[@SailingArdor]

10/10 dad joke. The right-handed hammer strikes again!

[@TeuluTribe]

Ugh, the best kind 🤣

[@DuckshotProductions]

You should have some chafe protection on the wire going through holes. like a old piece of rubber hose.

[@mikaxms]

3:50 Yeah, that is definitely a burned fused. XD

[@SBoots29]

Good on you to take this head on. This way you gain know of the inner workings of your boat. Do not despair on the little things. Problem, stop, think through and find a solution. Your both doing great but double check and verify with electricity. you don't want a fire because of faulty connection or a short circuit. Then again, you know that. Cheers.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Stephan! We had this checked with an electrician- we don't want any fires on Teulu!

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

OH DANG, crash course on electronics. Many of those problems, as your Dad said, it's something very simple. Like a freaking fuse. Once you get the basics down it can actually be strangely fun tracking down a problem and solving it. That multimeter will be one of your best buddies. Suggestion, if you are having trouble remembering the symbols on the multimeter (dashes, dots, squiggly lines) take a permanent marker and write what those symbols ie DC and AC on the back of your multimeter. You don't want the multimeter reading DC and you stick it to an AC wire. Oh, great job by the way.

[@TeuluTribe]

That can sometimes be confusing! Good idea about writing on the back of the multimeter! I will do that right now 😊 Thanks Mathew!

[@fekkim1]

Proud of you Becka!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much!

[@paulwalker9423]

Brilliant video , showing a job from start to finish rather than peace meal bloody brilliant 🤩, if there is a small place zac has to be in it from the gas locker to the electric cupboard where next we ask ourselves 🧐, mind you for all us larger chaps it was great to see him still get his skinny arse stuck lol 😂, keep having fun you really do bring a light to my Mondays x

[@TeuluTribe]

Hahah that made us laugh- its actually so true 🤣 wonder where else he will squish himself haha. Glad it brightened up your Monday! It always brightens ours reading your comments 😊

[@nanoceramics2747]

All that you are learning will be invaluable in the future. When something has no power first check the plug then the fuse. It sounds so simple and easy but for whatever reason we often look at the end of the circuit instead of the beginning.

[@TeuluTribe]

Exactly! Good advice 😊

[@MyMondoMan]

Very enjoyable video you two.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much!

[@MyMondoMan]

@@TeuluTribe You're most welcome.

[@robsurf360]

Another great episode 👍

[@TeuluTribe]

It was definitely shocking this one 😅

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Zach and Becka, Well! There is definitely an electrical technician on board.. Smile... A proper initiation is to make a few sparks. If you have time, show us the completed wiring. The best to you both. Blue Skies, Fair Winds, and Following Seas. Cheers! Faithfully, James

[@TeuluTribe]

Well i definitely did the proper initiation 😆 thanks James!

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Becka, There are three words associated with electricity; two that begin with the letter "S" and one that begins with the letter "E": for the "S", (1) sparks they are OK, the current is traveling to ground through a metal ground, (2) shocks is OK as well, but they remind you of something that you want to avoid. Avoid the "E", electrocution; really never ever bring it into the picture. Always turn your power off, test the circuit with a volt meter to verify that there isn't any voltage present, before working on the circuit; and try as much as possible to place only one hand into the circuit with the other hand away from anything that may be a metal ground. I hope that I didn't sound condescending, but if I did then my hope is that it reinforced the urgency of working on an unenergized circuit. The best to you both and all of your future endeavors. I look forward to whatever the two of you have to offer us. Blue Skies, Fair Winds, and Following Seas. Cheers! Faithfully, James

[@nikolakuzmanovski174]

Well done.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Nikola 😊

[@johnmagnan759]

by the time it's all finished you'll be a certified marine electrician. To top it all off you earned your nickname "Sparky" LOL

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha thats a good one!

[@johnwalker6711]

Wow that was a good episode on boating electrical you guys are really hands on very impressed how you guys tackle these jobs

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much John 😊 Just figuring it out as we go along!

[@leonsahasrara4396]

Hey guys as mentioned before you are working out that ship.. very important for oceans going passages etc. Remember it's not until you can break it and fix it you will truly understand it. Diagnosing a problem is like links in a chain, rarely its the first link but sometimes its not until you check the last link thay you find the problem. Remember electrics are values in... values out. Find the wrong / bad value to find the problem. Oh... normally you put weight in the middle of the hull to balance.. that battery location looked to be on the side of the hull... Oh... 12 or 24 volt.. always disconnect and connect with earth battery wire first and last.. after all the work is done. Only danger is spanner across the battery then.

[@TeuluTribe]

Yes, we have often found that by some thing breaking, we have been able to see how it works, which has been invaluable. The battery cupboard is in the centre of the boat- we moved the batteries from the engine room where it was further to our port side.

[@leonsahasrara4396]

@@TeuluTribe cheers... love your work. I'm a aussie so you can get my drift and I hope you don't mind my suggestions.. 😊 keep breaking stuff.. finding limits as its the edges where change and discovery happens. Quote Permacaulture..

[@akLeanne]

Great job

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks!

[@lorettamiles-hayes8709]

That was so interesting thank you for all the new interesting knowledge

[@TeuluTribe]

Glad you enjoyed Loretta 😊

[@andrewmanton6520]

We’ll done ✅ Great job u 2

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Andrew!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Electric/Electronics way beyond me & leave to “Pro-from-Dover”😜 Good Luck to You 👍 Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha thanks Steven!

[@stuartmould6363]

Brilliant job both 👍👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Stuart! 😊

[@casybond]

Good choice of battery brand! Get OceanFlex wire, an amazing UK brand of tinned copper wire & cable. FurneauxRiddall and 12VPlanet have it. Friend of mine, who I've helped, has used hunderds of meters in all types on his sailboat. 100m of 1.5mm2 2-core cable, which is good for almost all 12V equipment, is only £80. The MarineSuperStore has proper tinned 230V AC cable in case you need it.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 😊 Good suggestion!

[@brownnoise357]

To get wiring right in a Marine Environment, definitely Watch the Pacific Yacht Systems Lectures and Talks KZbin Channel. I've no connection to them in any way, but as a Land Qualified Electrical Installation Engineer, watching them has prevented me from making Terrible Mistakes. Marine Specification is Very Different. 👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Bob, we’ll be sure to look into them 😊

[@tedmccullen7466]

Love-love your show thank you!

[@TeuluTribe]

So glad Ted!

[@HellyWelly93]

This is so awesome! Well done!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much Helly!

[@belfastconor8521]

I would have a marine electrical tech check over everything. Biggest cause of fires on boats are dodgy connections and wires. Always use tinned copper wires of the proper gauge with secure heat shrink marine connectors. Reputable brands like Anker. Invest in proper tools such as ratcheting crimpers and lug crimpers and connector kits of all types. Never leave any bare copper exposed. Proper marine fuses in the right places in the circuits. Negative bus bars and positive lines into fused circuit breakers. Blue Sea is a solid brand with an array of products with different applications, purposes and needs.

[@TeuluTribe]

We had it all checked over by a marine engineer and an electrician 😊 We used tinned copper wires and heat shrink- it just wasn't too clear in this video 😊 Thanks for the advice!

[@paulstephens5229]

Well there’s your new boating name “Sparky” well done, you guys just keep amazing me.

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha Zach now keeps calling me that 🤣

[@ssquiggle3377]

The torch 8n the headlining .. could be from a very prepared sailor if the boat capsizes you then have an accessible torch in a pitch black upturned boat… I bet it was a waterproof one..

[@TeuluTribe]

Maybe 🤣

[@markrodger276]

Not sure what you've done in terms of your upgrade, however I can highly recommend Victron battery monitoring. Fit a smart bms712 to monitor your house and engine batteries and a smart shunt for your bowthruster. This will give you Bluetooth info to your phone. Also replace your split diode with a three way victron FET unit you will be able to charge all three battery banks far more efficiently from your alternator. I did this two years ago on my boat and have been astounded by the difference

[@AbNomal621]

While I can’t speak to particular brands, I will say that a diode and a fuse can be problematic unless you add a remote meter to the equation. There is a likely chain of events that occurred (and will again). The thruster draws far more than the fuse allows a charge. So… after some usage without rest, it will blow the charging fuse. No immediate issue as your using that battery. But… alas the battery now is NOT going to charge. Short of an upgrade, I would add a switch to the charge circuit and and turn it off whenever you might use the thruster. Than check after that it isn’t simply blowing the fuse when turned back on.

[@TeuluTribe]

We have gone for a Victron smart shunt 😊 we love it! Although only have one on our domestic bank and not bow thruster (although have hooked a new charger up to that now so it is charging- woohoo). Thanks Mark!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Kirk, the issue was the bow thruster wasn't charging so the battery was incredibly flat (this is fixed now as we have installed a new charger) and have a switch to control the charging!

[@AbNomal621]

@@TeuluTribe I would suspect that you can go for a good long time only charging the thruster battery when you have shore power. Eventually you may wish to get an additional shunt to charge the thruster battery.

[@FatherTech]

Your learning and I commend you. Doing your own electrical work is not difficult but I highly recommend you do thorough research. There are so many things do it yourselfers don't realize, and talking to a friend to say how to i connect XYZ can make it work, but you could be possibly overlooking many hazards you or your friend don't have knowledge on. Please get an ABCY certified electrician or your country's equivalent to look over your system. A couple things I noticed or would like to share: First, you need to get a plastic box or tray to place the batteries in. Lead acid batteries, even AGM can leak. Wood will absorb acid and create a hazard. Ensure the positive terminal is protected ( rubber boot). Lead acid batteries produce hydrogen gas (highly flammable, and when enclosed explosive) make sure you have ventilation in the battery compartment. Make sure positive cables have a fuse (except run to starter motor). Make sure batteries are secured in place(strap them down). Lay out your electrical system in a diagram. Get the theoretical loads on each wiring run and make sure you have the correct size wiring. With your level of knowledge i suggest making full runs to all landings, do not splice. There is more to it, especially as you add chargers, solar, etc... but cannot cover it here. I know many people will scoff at some of this stuff as many will see it as minor. Many of these types of mistakes are so common and people often don't see the repercussions. But they are in marine electrical code for a reason, because someone lost life or boat. It is daunting because you don't know what you don't know. But don't be afraid either, we are started from somewhere. Best way to learn is by doing. Just make sure you have an accredited person look over your work, not just a friend that sounds smart/knowledgeable. Sorry if this all sounds preachy, I just want to help share some thoughts on safety to you and your audience. I am an electrical engineer, but there are many things I am learning myself when it comes to Marine environment and a new boater. Stay safe, best wishes and blessings in your journeys

[@TeuluTribe]

We worked very closely with a few electrical engineers 😊 We also spoke to two different battery specialists and both said we didn't need battery boxes for our AGM's as they can't leak- they go bang before they leak! We have vented our battery cupboard in two places in case though (and for the heat given off by the charger) We also haven't spliced at all- we were undoing the previous owners splices and replacing them with full run wires. Thanks so much for the advice 😊

[@chrispomfret8592]

Bit of a bright spark aren’t you. Well done

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha no pun intended! Thanks Chris 😊

[@sailinggalaxy1187]

a huge well done once again you are doing an absolute awsomen job.....keep it up

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much!

[@johnwishart7950]

i could say well done but its pretty obvious amazing people doing amazing things and making good videos can things get better ?

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw John, you're making us blush 😜 so glad you enjoy them!

[@RoamingRupps]

We came across some very questionable wiring on our boat too. You can tell its been own by some different people over the past 31 years!

[@TeuluTribe]

Its a bit of a nightmare isn't is 🤣

[@RoamingRupps]

@@TeuluTribe for sure! We even found a full size car antenna stuffed in the wall and connected to the radio. Not sure who thought that was a good idea. But we knew it was a project going into it.

[@TeuluTribe]

@@RoamingRupps that’s crazy 🤣🤣

[@russelllapua4904]

"don't take life seriously because no one gets out alive anyway." - not a bad quote actually!

[@TeuluTribe]

Nope! He just knows a bit about electrics 😊

[@knallpistol]

I once totally dismantled my motorcycle, mind you, several times engine out and back in. The engine would turn, but the darn thing wouldn't start. After hours of searching for failures in the coils fuel system etc, I found it. Turns out I've stopped the bike with the STOP button instead of turning the key to shut the engine off. I cried.. A lot.. Started right up after.

[@TeuluTribe]

Oh that’s so annoying!! Sometimes it goes like that! At least you eventually found it 😊

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Right handed hammer 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TeuluTribe]

Honestly 😳

[@mavicone5845]

Let’s have a 35 min video pleasweeeeeeeeesseeee 🤪😜😉

[@marklittle234]

bravo

[@rboston33]

LOL, voltmeter clamped in your teeth. Hilarious.

[@jetskiliferboatguy8140]

I hope you vent that battery closet. Batteries give off hydrogen gas and also generate heat when they charge.

[@TeuluTribe]

Theres a clip of us cutting two vents in it 😊

[@TheAncientMarinersBlog]

When you include all the shiny blue Victron kit, was there any change out of £3,000?

[@TeuluTribe]

Eek, not much, although we did pick up some second hand which softened the blow a little!

[@Kirkster131]

My dad played those joke on me in my youth…. Right handed hammer😅

[@TeuluTribe]

Ouch 😅

[@jbsanger696]

You could be the sister of SV Millennial falcon...you two have the same personality and speak the same.. " Kira" Great videos!

[@TeuluTribe]

Oo we shall check out their vids and see! Thanks so much!

[@methamphetasaur]

"OL" is "out of limits" or something to that effect. So yeah, what he said- change the range

[@southernpaths2986]

Putting the “cute” in electrocute, one spark at a time!! I’ll show myself the door….

[@TeuluTribe]

Hahahah that made us laugh!

[@peterfoster5871]

right handed hammer haha

[@TeuluTribe]

Not my brightest moment 😳

[@markbernier8434]

Here is a reference that you simply must get. Nigel Calder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual. A bit pricey but worth every penny. Another point, you must get straps for those batteries. You have nothing to keep them from going straight up and they most certainly will in the first bit of weather. It looks like they would be stopped by the inverter which can't be good. Invest in some insulated screwdrivers and keep them for only electrical work. Get a proper insulation stripper for heavy cable. Using a knife is a recipe for trouble as even a small nick will bite you eventually. Cornelius below speaks truth.

[@TeuluTribe]

We actually have this book- it has been a lifesaver! We were considering straps but the batteries are so ridiculously wedged in and didn't budge at all when we went through 3m waves the other day 🤣 but still might be worth doing in the future. Will add insulated screwdrivers to the list. Thanks 😊

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

If all your wiring is a mangled mess, its often quicker and better to just rip it all out and start again.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thats exactly what we did do 😊

[@Silva0101]

Now to upgrade the engine to an electric engine! Tesla of the waves

[@TeuluTribe]

Now that would be cool! Maybe in a few years!

[@jukesr]

grate job girly,, and you will now know every inch of your electrics so if Theas every a fault you will know where to look 👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much- thats the plan!

[@peterallen143]

Don’t under estimate the power of a 12volt dc battery the amps will still give you a good shock well done for having a go buy yourself a pair of insulated gloves!!X⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@TeuluTribe]

I will never under estimate that again 🤣 will add insulated gloves to the basket!

[@superformOG]

now that you are a dc electric expert come do my boat haha

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha 'dc electric expert' might be pushing it a bit 🤣

[@russbetts1467]

Electricity and Wiring. As you have already discovered, you need to be VERY careful with it. A 'Big Blue Flash' can often be fatal, especially if you are being careless with spanners, or other metal tools. I suggest you invest in a pair of Rubber Gloves; Heavy Duty types, not domestic dish-washing gloves. But Hey, that's what learning and education are all about. My late Grandfather taught me, that education was important and that a day without learning something new, was a Day Wasted. I'm a pensioner and I'm Still Learning. You are clearly a Fast Learner and I'm proud of you, even though you're not my daughter. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@guy.h]

rubber gloves *might* protect you against shock, but burns are far more likely in these situations and rubber gloves will just makes that worse

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Russ! They are now on the list! Better safe than sorry 😊

[@charlieb7983]

Is that cupboard well ventilated, batteries can give off gas when charging and discharging. The gas is explosive, I have had a battery explode on my boat. Stay safe.

[@TeuluTribe]

Its ventilated in two places, thanks Charlie 😊

[@mavicone5845]

I need the videos to be longer awrrrr lol I just can’t get a full fix 😋

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha we will be sure to make a few longer ones in the future!

[@vernebrown4441]

You say that this(wire) is for 30V and the others are for 12V. Volts don't matter for the wire size. (does for the device but not the wire).What does is the load (AMPS). A note the longer the run more drop in volts over the run, a larger gauge could be needed...size in wiring goes difference form most thinking..... 16 is larger than 18 / 14 is larger than 16. The lower the size the larger the wire and it's able to carry the load. Good luck and happy learning leading to happy safe miles. 🙂

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Verne! Thats helpful to know 😊

[@rashmisewmini2888]

I'm coming in January. I want to know if I can come alone from the airport to the Swensa university for the first time

[@TeuluTribe]

I am not too sure as am not there anymore- it might be worth contacting the university 😊

[@rashmisewmini2888]

Thankyou❤️

[@va7dgp]

It's funny how different countries talk about various electrical part etc. To me Domestic is called house batteries here in North America. I agree with Michael Lamp. When I work on Coax to antenna. I need more than electrical tape. If you can't heat shrink. That gloopy butyl tape to water proof. Love the video

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Don! The difference in vocabulary is interesting. We have heat shrunk all of our connections but a good idea about Butyl tape too. Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@yingyang6453]

Are you going to install a aircon unit for your boat for hot weather.

[@TeuluTribe]

Not any time soon! But it is on the list 😊

[@Stephan_01]

♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@theboatcheat1204]

Electrocuted = killed by electric shock!

[@mentonish]

It may seam silly but take a photo before you disconnect the systems. An old trick from an old geezer

[@TeuluTribe]

We did this and it saved us in many situations! Thanks John!