[Public-list] Shore Power on the cheap.

[Meinhold, Michael J]

I don't really want (and can't afford) a complete, safe shore power system
for Rinn Duin. I would, however, like to occasionally use power tools at the
dock, and occasionlly run a battery charger or a fan. I do not intend to
ever run an airconditioner or microwave or an oven.

Is there anything wrong or unsafe if I get a 30 amp to 15 amp converter
attached to the dock connector, plug in a 15 amp-rated extension cord, and
plug into that a 4 or 6 outlet power strip with a 15 amp circuit breaker. If
I also can find an in-line Ground Fault Interrupter,  wouldn't this be as
safe as an installed shore power circuit? Should I have any concerns about
leaving this unattended if properly secure the line? 

Mike
Rinn Duin #272

Michael J. Meinhold / Senior Engineer  / SAIC
2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 303 / Alexandria, VA 22314-4679
PHONE : (703) 842-2606  FAX: (703) 842-2617 EMAIL :
michael.j.meinhold at saic.com