{"id":6031,"date":"2023-04-20T10:29:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T10:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/?p=6031"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:40:23","slug":"how-to-prevent-electrical-boat-fires-from-happening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/uncategorized\/how-to-prevent-electrical-boat-fires-from-happening\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prevent Electrical Boat Fires From Happening"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t

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Outdated shore power plugs and inlets are prone to salt, corrosion, and moisture. All these factors can contribute to arcing,<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Outdated shore power plugs and inlets are prone to salt, corrosion, and moisture. All these factors can contribute to arcing, which damages the contacts and eventually leads to increased resistance and heat accumulation.<\/p>
This is especially important when you realize that the typical shore power cord relies on the combination of twist-lock plug blades and a locking-ring mechanism. This constant twisting motion predisposes the cord to excessive heating.<\/p>
But what about loose connections? It\u2019s a factor some boat owners don\u2019t give too much thought to. Yet, it\u2019s a major cause of electrical boat fires.<\/p>
Why?<\/p>
Antiquated Technology:<\/strong>\u00a0Oftentimes it\u2019s difficult for boat owners to securely connect the cords due to the tedious, twist-lock design functionality. Having a plug that doesn\u2019t plug straight typically doesn\u2019t create a tight enough connection.<\/p>
Corrosion:<\/strong>\u00a0Another contributing factor to electrical boat fires is corrosion. Sometimes shore power cords accidentally end up in the water or get sprayed by the salt water. You\u2019re dealing with salt water and when it dries out you\u2019re left with salt crystals which leads to corrosion in both the inlets and the outlets. Friction starts in the electrical circuit, and with it comes resistance.<\/p>
Resistance:\u00a0<\/strong>The real danger occurs when these scenarios continue to happen over time. Increased resistance generates more and more heat. Left unchecked, the heat builds up until the outlet smolders and bursts into flames.<\/p>
These scenarios happen all the time, but they can be prevented.<\/p>
So,\u00a0How<\/strong>\u00a0Do You Prevent Electrical Boat Fires Before They Happen?<\/strong><\/p>
As you\u2019ve learned so far, you want all your connections clean and tight, making the resistance negligible and allowing for current to pass through easily. Unfortunately, it\u2019s almost impossible to achieve this if you use an antiquated twist-lock shore power cord.<\/p>
This is why we recommend SmartPlug as THE shore power system for the boat\u2019s AC inlet.<\/strong><\/p>
Its foolproof design helps boat owners stay protected from the possibility of an electrical fire. \u00a0<\/p>
SmartPlug addresses loose connections with our unique sleeve design and prevents corrosion with the use of waterproof seals \u2014 significantly decreasing the chances of a fire outbreak on your boat\u2019s AC inlet and consequent wiring.<\/p>
Below, we share a few testimonials about how SmartPlug marine products are revolutionizing the shore power industry, keeping boaters safer than before.<\/p>
\u201cBy locking the shore-power cord securely, SmartPlug creates a much tighter connection between the shore power cord and the boat\u2019s AC inlet.<\/em><\/p>
I hope these locking plugs will become the new standard for bringing AC electricity aboard recreational boats. It\u2019s a solution that is long overdue.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bob Adriance, Technical Director at BoatUS Marine Insurance (Rtd)<\/strong><\/p>
\u201cIt\u2019s commonly known that the current \u201ctwist lock\u201d method of shore power cords can result in a fire hazard if not properly maintained which impacts Underwriters\u2019 profit\/loss margin more than any other type of claim.<\/em><\/p>
The design and benefits of the Smart Plug show that the risk of fire is substantially reduced which is a huge win for Underwriters so offering a discount for its installation and use certainly benefit everyone.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sean Thompson, president of Dolphin Insurance<\/strong><\/p>
Conclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re serious about securing your boat against electrical fires consider upgrading to SmartPlug technology. Or, if you\u2019re an insurance underwriter, tell your customers about SmartPlug! View our lineup of Marine products\u00a0here<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to discover more about why boating enthusiasts (and insurance underwriters too!) have trusted SmartPlug to protect them from significant loss due to electrical boat fires over the last fifteen years<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How to Restore an Older Airstream: Complete Your Renovation with SmartPlug Technology SmartPlug May 11, 2023 6:00 am Outdated shore power plugs and inlets are prone to salt, corrosion, and moisture. All these factors can contribute to arcing, Outdated shore power plugs and inlets are prone to salt, corrosion, and moisture. All these factors can contribute to arcing, which damages the contacts and eventually leads to increased resistance and heat accumulation. This is especially important when you realize that the typical shore power cord relies on the combination of twist-lock plug blades and a locking-ring mechanism. This constant twisting motion predisposes the cord to excessive heating. But what about loose connections? It\u2019s a factor some boat owners don\u2019t give too much thought to. Yet, it\u2019s a major cause of electrical boat fires. Why? Antiquated Technology:\u00a0Oftentimes it\u2019s difficult for boat owners to securely connect the cords due to the tedious, twist-lock design functionality. Having a plug that doesn\u2019t plug straight typically doesn\u2019t create a tight enough connection. Corrosion:\u00a0Another contributing factor to electrical boat fires is corrosion. Sometimes shore power cords accidentally end up in the water or get sprayed by the salt water. You\u2019re dealing with salt water and when it dries out you\u2019re left with salt crystals which leads to corrosion in both the inlets and the outlets. Friction starts in the electrical circuit, and with it comes resistance. Resistance:\u00a0The real danger occurs when these scenarios continue to happen over time. Increased resistance generates more and more heat. Left unchecked, the heat builds up until the outlet smolders and bursts into flames. These scenarios happen all the time, but they can be prevented. So,\u00a0How\u00a0Do You Prevent Electrical Boat Fires Before They Happen? As you\u2019ve learned so far, you want all your connections clean and tight, making the resistance negligible and allowing for current to pass through easily. Unfortunately, it\u2019s almost impossible to achieve this if you use an antiquated twist-lock shore power cord. This is why we recommend SmartPlug as THE shore power system for the boat\u2019s AC inlet. Its foolproof design helps boat owners stay protected from the possibility of an electrical fire. \u00a0 SmartPlug addresses loose connections with our unique sleeve design and prevents corrosion with the use of waterproof seals \u2014 significantly decreasing the chances of a fire outbreak on your boat\u2019s AC inlet and consequent wiring. Below, we share a few testimonials about how SmartPlug marine products are revolutionizing the shore power industry, keeping boaters safer than before. \u201cBy locking the shore-power cord securely, SmartPlug creates a much tighter connection between the shore power cord and the boat\u2019s AC inlet. I hope these locking plugs will become the new standard for bringing AC electricity aboard recreational boats. It\u2019s a solution that is long overdue.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bob Adriance, Technical Director at BoatUS Marine Insurance (Rtd) \u201cIt\u2019s commonly known that the current \u201ctwist lock\u201d method of shore power cords can result in a fire hazard if not properly maintained which impacts Underwriters\u2019 profit\/loss margin more than any other type of claim. The design and benefits of the Smart Plug show that the risk of fire is substantially reduced which is a huge win for Underwriters so offering a discount for its installation and use certainly benefit everyone.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sean Thompson, president of Dolphin Insurance Conclusion:\u00a0If you\u2019re serious about securing your boat against electrical fires consider upgrading to SmartPlug technology. Or, if you\u2019re an insurance underwriter, tell your customers about SmartPlug! View our lineup of Marine products\u00a0here\u00a0to discover more about why boating enthusiasts (and insurance underwriters too!) have trusted SmartPlug to protect them from significant loss due to electrical boat fires over the last fifteen years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[93,83,134,208,73,218,80,200,137,148,77,56,219,209,59,87,78],"class_list":["post-6031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-boat-accessories","tag-boat-safety","tag-boat-shore-power-kit","tag-boating-and-marine-accessories","tag-boating-tips","tag-marine-industry","tag-marine-shore-power-adapters","tag-marine-shore-power-connector","tag-marine-shore-power-cords","tag-power-delivery","tag-shore-power-wiring-boats","tag-smartplug","tag-smartplug-reviews","tag-smartplug-shore-power-connector","tag-smartplug-systems","tag-smartplug-technology","tag-weather-resistant-boat-plug"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}