First_Mate
New Member
I am trying to do a nice installation of a pair of engine oilpan heaters. They come with 110V power cords attached.
Is it OK to add a breaker to my AC panel and run a cable down to another standard 110V outlet in the bilge? Then I could plug in the heaters and control them directly from the breaker panel.
I can imagine that some would advise against this due to there being a chance for a spark in the bilge, but is this even a concern in a diesel boat?
Would it violate "code" or anything?
Is it OK to add a breaker to my AC panel and run a cable down to another standard 110V outlet in the bilge? Then I could plug in the heaters and control them directly from the breaker panel.
I can imagine that some would advise against this due to there being a chance for a spark in the bilge, but is this even a concern in a diesel boat?
Would it violate "code" or anything?