C28 electric stove seems to cause AC shore power and generator faults

WDooris

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Location
Suquamish
Fluid Motion Model
C-28
Hull Identification Number
FMLC2825A515
Vessel Name
3 Wire
I have a 2015 Cutwater C28. I was on shore power using the electric stove when the AC power meter went to zero after a few minutes of starting the second cooktop element. Too much for the 30A shore power? Also had the frig and hot water heater breakers powered on. Switched shore power outlets with no effect.
Then fired up the generator and repeated the scenario and got the same results. Generator was running and providing AC but then…no AC power was available on the electrical panel.
Now I’m starting to catch on.

Now problems remain with all items breakers turned off:
1). No AC power is available from shore power
2) The generator will not even turnover to start.
What have I done?!
I would appreciate any advice even if you call me a knucklehead.
Thank you
BD.
3-Wire
 
Sounds like your 120 volt circuit breaker found under the microwave tripped. No clue as to the generator tho…
 
You should also have an ELCI breaker for the shore power somewhere near the shore power inlet.
Start with the shore power breaker on the pedestal, then the ELCI, then the main breaker on the AC panel.

No idea why the generator also won't start.
 
Generator solved. Bad coincidence that a wire came loose during all this.
Shore Power pedestal and my power chord both check good.
Now searching for the elusive ELCI
Thank you
 
Running both electric burners on high and simultaneously heating hot water could exceed 30 amps. Might be ELCI tripped.
 
Found the ELCI circuit breaker underneath the oven.
Thanks
 
Found the ELCI circuit breaker underneath the oven.
Thanks
That has to be the dumbest place for a breaker. I've 'popped' mine a few times and it is a real pain to get to.
 
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