R27 Galvanic Isolator

[Rtug]

Does anyone have advice on how to install a galvanic isolator in 2019 R27? What's the best location to mount unit and splice the ground wire? Video or photos would be great. The corrosion on lower unit is bad.

 

[Maggie Anne]

This is a video I made for the R43, I imagine the general install should be similar. Probably don't need the higher amp rating.

 

[gregc]

Just under the breaker panel, on the carpeted / insulated nook just below.

Make sure you get a failsafe version. Older models (even some still sold) have a nasty fail condition.

The installation itself is pretty easy. Just make sure you have proper crimping and cables, preferably to ABYC standards. I'll be honest, despite being an easy one -- I hired someone to do it. I promised the Admiral I'd never play with AC mains again. 🙂

 

[LMRanger]

Before I installed the isolator my divers were replacing zincs every month. With the isolator the zincs last 5-6 months. Well worth the $250 bucks it cost me.

Ralph