RT27OB Grill Safety Switch Off override

[adueser]

Created this foam pad with hole. When grill lid is closed this pad prevents the switch from disconnecting the power to the GFCI outlet below.
That way you can run a dehumidifier heater there. And underneath the cockpit sink. Good for the winter time.

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[bob daily]

I try to limit the number of people that know I've overridden a safety item! And never, never take pictures or post. I figure the less that is known about my actions the better. Bob

 

[adueser]

The grill is of course OFF the boat at that time.


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[JeffRad54]

Created this foam pad with hole. When grill lid is closed this pad prevents the switch from disconnecting the power to the GFCI outlet below.
That way you can run a dehumidifier heater there. And underneath the cockpit sink. Good for the winter time.

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Glad I logged in tonight! I'm going to install a bilge heater tomorrow and never thought about that safety switch! Thanks for the tip!

 

[Kimberly Dawn]

A rubber bushing about 1/4" thick is very simple, neat and effective. Having your grill stowed off the boat is a smart idea!

Bob, I'm pretty certain your insurance agent is an active member of Tugnuts... just saying!

Bob & Kim
Kimberly Dawn

 

[JeffRad54]

A rubber bushing about 1/4" thick is very simple, neat and effective. Having your grill stowed off the boat is a smart idea!

Bob, I'm pretty certain your insurance agent is an active member of Tugnuts... just saying!

Bob & Kim
Kimberly Dawn

Lots of things draw power over the winter, like an oil-filled heater in the cabin plugged into one of the 120 VAC outlets.
Over-riding the safety switch meant to prevent melting the fiberglass cover when the grill is not installed should not be an insurance issue. Just saying!

 

[Submariner]

I try to limit the number of people that know I've overridden a safety item! And never, never take pictures or post. I figure the less that is known about my actions the better. Bob

I do this same thing for the winter season. BBQ grill is home in the garage for the season. That electric outlet in the transom I use to power a PALI 400 watt engine/bilge heater, for winterization.

It's better to bypass it this way for the off-season, than to simply uninstall the safety switch completely. I like having the safety switch for boating season when we have the electric grill onboard.

Also note, if anyone notices that their safety switch does not have a black rubber boot covering it, get a black rubber boot to cover it. I had mine short out last season (100 volts as measured on a voltmeter from the switch to the nearby fiberglass). (no rubber protective boot). I won't say how I 'noticed' that it had failed. But it was easy enough of a switch to replace. That rubber boot is important to protect it from water getting down into the switch and shorting it out.

 

[adueser]

I use one of these with my dehumidifier heater.


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[adueser]

Or this one ….

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