A Master Class with Scott Berg
Day 1
Introduction to electrical theory
(includes in class demo of volts, amps, and resistance)
Introduction to Direct Current & Storage Batteries (Lead Acid and LiFePO4)
Selecting, installing, charging, managing
(includes demonstration with battery and devices)
Introduction to DC Systems
Selecting, installing, managing, integrating (summary)
Charging Batteries
Wind, Solar, Engine alternator, Chargers
Safety, Codes, and Best Practices
Review
Day 2
Introduction to Alternating Current & Shore Power
Differences and similarities in different nations power offerings
Connecting to shore power in the US, the EU, and the Caribbean
How to cruise different countries and ‘plug in’
Shore power safety and shock hazards on board and in the water
(demo of shore power connections and fault monitoring)
Learning your boats shore power system
Cords, Circuit Breakers, and Panels
AC Systems, loads, and associated risks
Generators for AC
Selecting, maintaining, integrating into your system
AC Battery chargers and Inverter Chargers
Safety, codes, and best practices
Review
