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Nigel Calder provides expert technical guidance on maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading marine electrical and mechanical systems to ensure vessel safety and self-reliance.
Expert information on technical systems on boats. - You're a boater or a sailor? - You want to understand what's going on inside your engine? - You want to fix and maintain your boat electrics like an expert? We teach you how to be self reliant on the water and save money by fixing things yourself!
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Rewiring an old boat if everything works as should? 😟💰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder advises using thermal imaging to monitor brass busbars on older Taiwanese trawlers for overheating.10 Oct 2026Published10 Oct 2026
Duration3:45
Views4K
Grounding on Aluminium Yachts 🔧 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how to test for DC ground faults on an aluminum OVNI 435 sailboat hull.26 Sept 2026Published26 Sept 2026
Duration4:22
Views4K
Boat ELECTRIC PROPULSION with only LEAD ACID Batteries ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why 1,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries are insufficient for sustained electric boat propulsion.19 Sept 2026Published19 Sept 2026
Duration3:51
Views3K
MaxProp: More Pitch in Reverse than in Forward? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder confirms higher reverse pitch on a PYI MaxProp is safe for catamaran slip maneuvering.12 Sept 2026Published12 Sept 2026
Duration2:04
Views2K
Common Ground Point with Isolated Saildrives | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERVolvo Penta saildrives require a dedicated grounding plate or metal through-hull to maintain AC system safety.5 Sept 2026Published5 Sept 2026
Duration3:31
Views3K
How to keep you TANK CLEAN in the days of BIODIESEL.. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder reverses the fill-for-winter rule for FAME biodiesel tanks under 300 liters.29 Aug 2026Published29 Aug 2026
Duration3:07
Views9K
PARALLELING Conductors for AMPACITY - is that SAFE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERABYC's July 2024 update now permits paralleling conductors for ampacity on Victron inverter-chargers.22 Aug 2026Published22 Aug 2026
Duration3:13
Views3K
ENGINE OIL turns BLACK right after Oil Change?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERA Universal M35 at 3,500 hours blackens fresh oil fast — Nigel Calder explains why it's normal.15 Aug 2026Published15 Aug 2026
Duration2:02
Views5K
Same LAYUP RECOMMENDATIONS for FAME and HVO bio diesel? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why FAME and HVO biodiesel require different boat layup storage treatment.8 Aug 2026Published8 Aug 2026
Duration2:06
Views990
Which Voltage on a Medium Size Cruising Yacht? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder discusses upgrading a Hallberg-Rassy 43 from 12-volt to 48-volt lithium-ion battery systems.1 Aug 2026Published1 Aug 2026
Duration3:51
Views2K
SODIUM ION Batteries - the Future of Boating or Marketing Hype?| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder rates CATL sodium-ion batteries as promising but unavailable for boats in any current form.25 Jul 2026Published25 Jul 2026
Duration2:02
Views5K
Are Household POWERSTATIONS a viable Solution ON BOATS?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why household lithium-ion power stations lack the necessary integration for safe marine electrical systems.18 Jul 2026Published18 Jul 2026
Duration2:35
Views3K
ONE SWITCH for TWO PUMPS?? (Pontoon Boat Setup) | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a single switch for two pontoon bilge pumps passes — but float switch testing does not.11 Jul 2026
Published11 Jul 2026
Duration2:34
Views1K
OIL LEAKS at the Crankshaft... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why Perkins 4107 and 4108 crankshaft oil seal replacement requires the engine's workshop manual.4 Jul 2026
Published4 Jul 2026
Duration1:54
Views617
1-2-both switch - Cost effective charging system on small boats? 🤔 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains when a Perco 1-2-both switch can safely parallel-charge two mismatched batteries.26 Jun 2026Published26 Jun 2026
Duration2:47
Views1K
48V or 24V - What makes more sense on a Boat? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERModern 24-volt alternators reduce the necessity of 48-volt systems for managing high-load marine electrical equipment.20 Jun 2026Published20 Jun 2026
Duration4:02
Views6K
How to identify GROUND LEAKS on your BOAT! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how an AC clamp meter detects shore-power ground leaks through the water.13 Jun 2026Published13 Jun 2026
Duration2:57
Views2K
How to adequately determine BATTERY CAPACITY LOSS ☝️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why only a full discharge cycle accurately measures AGM battery capacity loss.6 Jun 2026Published6 Jun 2026
Duration2:02
Views2K
Simplifying COMPLEX CHARGING SYSTEMS on Boats 🔧 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERReplacing battery isolators with DC-DC converters allows for current limiting and smaller conductor sizing for battery banks.27 May 2026Published27 May 2026
Duration3:55
Views4K
Leaving BATTERIES on board for the WINTER LAYUP? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a discharged battery in Maine or Michigan will freeze and burst its case.9 May 2026Published9 May 2026
Duration2:36
Views2K
Numerous system voltages on the same Boat?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a 48V lithium-ion battery cannot replace a 32V cranking bank on a 1983 Harris.2 May 2026Published2 May 2026
Duration3:28
Views2K
Turbochargers - Warmup and Cooldown? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why turbocharger bearing damage happens at shutdown, not startup.18 Apr 2026Published18 Apr 2026
Duration2:43
Views2K
FUSE vs. CIRCUITBREAKER - where should I use which technology? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why windlass circuits use a circuit breaker while bow thruster circuits use a fuse.13 Apr 2026Published13 Apr 2026
Duration2:27
Views2K
ASYMETRIC anode consumption on a CATAMARAN - warning sign?? 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERA fast-corroding saildrive zinc likely signals broken engine-to-transmission isolation, not the slow one.4 Apr 2026Published4 Apr 2026
Duration4:58
Views867
How does that make sense?? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERYanmar sail drives require consistent anode maintenance because the leg integrates into the boat's galvanic protection system.28 Mar 2026Published28 Mar 2026
Duration3:54
Views1K
Flexible Shaft Couplings - GROUNDING INTERRUPTED? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERVolvo Penta sail drive isolation: why bridging it accelerates corrosion and what to do instead.21 Mar 2026Published21 Mar 2026
Duration2:44
Views2K
Make sure to CHECK THIS ON YOUR BOAT!! 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why galvanic isolators without an ABYC "fail safe" label must be replaced.14 Mar 2026Published14 Mar 2026
Duration2:51
Views2K
Rates of ZINC CONSUMPTION - What is normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERAluminum anodes generally provide a longer service life than zinc but must not be mixed on-system.7 Mar 2026Published7 Mar 2026
Duration4:06
Views2K
Common practice in cars - WHY NOT on boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why ABYC and ISO require positive-side switching in boat DC circuits.28 Feb 2026Published28 Feb 2026
Duration2:57
Views3K
Same chemistry but different sizes - PARALLELING of BATTERIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder advises against paralleling batteries of different capacities to prevent system imbalance and premature battery failure.14 Feb 2026Published14 Feb 2026
Duration3:06
Views2K
Is this the FUTURE of ELECTRIC PROPULSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERMarine electric propulsion is shifting toward higher voltages to manage power demands and reduce conductor size.7 Feb 2026Published7 Feb 2026
Duration5:38
Views3K
Same Voltage, but DIFFERENT !! 🤨 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how to power 50Hz European appliances on a 60Hz US boat using inverter-based isolation.31 Jan 2026
Published31 Jan 2026
Duration6:05
Views3K
How is this not going to OVERLOAD the ENGINE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERWakespeed, Zeus, and Altium regulators prevent engine overload by adjusting alternator output based on engine RPM.24 Jan 2026Published24 Jan 2026
Duration5:26
Views4K
This Fault could KILL people!! 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder diagnoses a lethal AC fault current reaching a boat's propeller via a missing ELCI.17 Jan 2026Published17 Jan 2026
Duration3:40
Views10K
How to TREAT LiFePO4 Batteries ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why LiFePO4 battery health depends on consistent cell balancing rather than depth of discharge limits.10 Jan 2026Published10 Jan 2026
Duration3:53
Views7K
Is AC power DANGEROUS on OUTBOARD powered BOATS? 💀 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why AC grounding on outboard sailboats has no safe answer yet.3 Jan 2026Published3 Jan 2026
Duration2:30
Views2K
How is this NOT going to CAUSE PROBLEMS ?? 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERCupronickel cores inside aluminum aftercoolers create galvanic corrosion beyond the anode's protection zone.30 Dec 2025Published30 Dec 2025
Duration3:10
Views2K
Whats a NORMAL TEMPERATURE for a Diesel Engine ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a diesel running at 165°F may just have the wrong thermostat installed.20 Dec 2025Published20 Dec 2025
Duration2:33
Views3K
This RELAY may SAVE YOU LIFE !! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains the internal relay in marine inverters that prevents electrocution on inverter-only AC systems.13 Dec 2025
Published13 Dec 2025
Duration3:42
Views6K
What are SIGNS of POOR COMPRESSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a diesel that won't start — not black smoke — signals poor compression.6 Dec 2025
Published6 Dec 2025
Duration2:14
Views2K
What if you CAN'T GET the right OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why mixing 30W into a 15W-40 engine beats running it low on oil.2 Dec 2025
Published2 Dec 2025
Duration1:54
Views880
Whats the SHELF LIFE of Engine OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER22 Nov 2025
Published22 Nov 2025
Duration2:13
Views3K
This is NOT an ADEQUATE Oil for your Diesel Engine! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains the API donut "C" rating that separates diesel-safe oil from gasoline-only oil.17 Nov 2025
Published17 Nov 2025
Duration3:17
Views3K
Best OIL for older DIESEL ENGINES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains API "C" vs. "S" oil labels for aging diesel engines running 15W-40 or 30W.8 Nov 2025
Published8 Nov 2025
Duration1:47
Views5K
Is this the ULTIMATE solution for PROP FOULING ?? 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder's lanolin-grease method keeps prop fouling off for three to four months.1 Nov 2025
Published1 Nov 2025
Duration2:58
Views6K
Exhaust Elbow - Replace it every 500 hours?? 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder on why Yanmar's 500-hour mixing elbow interval is a worst-case figure, not a fixed rule.25 Oct 2025
Published25 Oct 2025
Duration2:49
Views5K
Is THIS part of ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ?? 🛠️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why diesel valve stem seal replacement demands cylinder head removal.19 Oct 2025
Published19 Oct 2025
Duration2:08
Views2K
OVERSIZING Propellers - Pros & Cons ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a 19×14-inch prop overloads a sailboat engine and what barnacles cost in fuel.11 Oct 2025
Published11 Oct 2025
Duration3:41
Views10K
The mystery of sacrificial anode lifespan 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why failed galvanic isolators or shore power connections cause rapid sacrificial anode depletion.4 Oct 2025
Published4 Oct 2025
Duration2:39
Views3K
Voltage between Gearbox and Propeller Shaft ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why 0.6 volts between a gearbox and prop shaft is normal.27 Sept 2025
Published27 Sept 2025
Duration2:02
Views2K
Why is the Anode intact and the SAILDRIVE corroding?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERTest the resistance between the anode and the saildrive with a multimeter to confirm electrical continuity.21 Sept 2025
Published21 Sept 2025
Duration3:15
Views2K
Mysterious Boat Engine Carbon FOULING issues 🫤💨💸 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder traces abnormal carbon fouling in a Volvo Penta D2-40 to three possible causes.13 Sept 2025
Published13 Sept 2025
Duration3:10
Views2K
Upgrading to LiFePO₄ - Don't take it lightly! 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why upgrading to LiFePO₄ batteries requires upgrading conductors, fuses, and alternator protection systems.6 Sept 2025Published6 Sept 2025
Duration2:48
Views2K
This washer will get EXTREMELY HOT 🥵| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERStainless steel washers at ANL fuse holders destroyed multiple alternators by overheating thermally triggered fuses.30 Aug 2025Published30 Aug 2025
Duration2:42
Views5K
How to HOOK UP and FUSE your SOLAR CABLES ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why multi-panel solar installations need individual fuses on each branch conductor.23 Aug 2025Published23 Aug 2025
Duration3:29
Views5K
This will artificially extend your charging time... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how B2B chargers protect alternators from overheating while limiting lithium-ion battery charging speeds.16 Aug 2025Published16 Aug 2025
Duration3:01
Views7K
How to DETERMINE CAPACITY LOSS of boat batteries 🤓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how to perform a controlled discharge test to measure lead-acid battery capacity loss.9 Aug 2025Published9 Aug 2025
Duration2:29
Views1K
How NOT TO destroy your alternator with DROP-IN-LiFePO4 ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERDirectly connecting LiFePO4 batteries to stock alternators risks diode failure and thermal damage from continuous high-current output.2 Aug 2025Published2 Aug 2025
Duration3:29
Views4K
GALVANIC ISOLATOR on Center Console Boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERInstall a galvanic isolator on the grounding conductor immediately after the shore power inlet to prevent corrosion.26 Jul 2025Published26 Jul 2025
Duration3:15
Views2K
This thing does NOTHING to protect your ALTERNATOR! 😟| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why diode-based battery isolators fail to protect alternators from high-draw lithium-ion battery banks.19 Jul 2025Published19 Jul 2025
Duration2:37
Views2K
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Ask the Expert: Boat Electrics with Nigel Calder108 episodesOngoing
- 1
Rewiring an old boat if everything works as should? 😟💰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 2
Common Ground Point with Isolated Saildrives | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 3
Boat ELECTRIC PROPULSION with only LEAD ACID Batteries ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 4
Grounding on Aluminium Yachts 🔧 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 5
PARALLELING Conductors for AMPACITY - is that SAFE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 6
SODIUM ION Batteries - the Future of Boating or Marketing Hype?| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 7
Are Household POWERSTATIONS a viable Solution ON BOATS?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 8
ONE SWITCH for TWO PUMPS?? (Pontoon Boat Setup) | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 9
Which Voltage on a Medium Size Cruising Yacht? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 101-2-both switch - Cost effective charging system on small boats? 🤔 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 1148V or 24V - What makes more sense on a Boat? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 12How to adequately determine BATTERY CAPACITY LOSS ☝️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 13Simplifying COMPLEX CHARGING SYSTEMS on Boats 🔧 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 14Leaving BATTERIES on board for the WINTER LAYUP? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 15Numerous system voltages on the same Boat?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 16FUSE vs. CIRCUITBREAKER - where should I use which technology? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 17ASYMETRIC anode consumption on a CATAMARAN - warning sign?? 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 18How does that make sense?? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 19Flexible Shaft Couplings - GROUNDING INTERRUPTED? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 20Make sure to CHECK THIS ON YOUR BOAT!! 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 21Rates of ZINC CONSUMPTION - What is normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 22Common practice in cars - WHY NOT on boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 23Same chemistry but different sizes - PARALLELING of BATTERIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 24Is this the FUTURE of ELECTRIC PROPULSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 25This Fault could KILL people!! 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 26How to TREAT LiFePO4 Batteries ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 27Is AC power DANGEROUS on OUTBOARD powered BOATS? 💀 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 28
This RELAY may SAVE YOU LIFE !! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 29
The mystery of sacrificial anode lifespan 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 30
This washer will get EXTREMELY HOT 🥵| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 31
This will artificially extend your charging time... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 32
Upgrading to LiFePO₄ - Don't take it lightly! 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 33
How to HOOK UP and FUSE your SOLAR CABLES ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 34
How to DETERMINE CAPACITY LOSS of boat batteries 🤓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 35
How NOT TO destroy your alternator with DROP-IN-LiFePO4 ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 36
GALVANIC ISOLATOR on Center Console Boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 37
This thing does NOTHING to protect your ALTERNATOR! 😟| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 38
This is a TERRIBLE INSTALLATION! 😓 Parallel Batteries | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 39
Maximum COMFORT ON BOARD - Which way to go? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 40
Should Fuses protect DEVICES or CABLES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 41
With THIS you'll have ELECTRICAL POWER IN ABUNDANCE on your Boat! 😁 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 42
Is this a good BATTERY TEST ?? 😅 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 43
How to perform a BATTERY CAPACITY TEST 💡 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 44
These Boat AC-Installation MISTAKES can be LETHAL !! 😬 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 45
WAGO Connectors in Marine Applications? 🤨 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 46
Should I replace my old DIESEL ENGINE with an ELECTRIC MOTOR ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 47
Charging Circuits for two Boat Batteries | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 48
12V or 24V? 🤔 System VOLTAGES on BOATS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 49
Are these DEUTSCH Connectors ANY GOOD? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 50
2 Parallel Relays for the BOWTHRUSTER ? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 51
How to get your DC Grounding CORRECT 🙏 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 52
Fully ELECTRIC GALLEY - is that a GOOD IDEA ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 53
What's WRONG with my SHORE POWER CONNECTION ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 54
How to bring an OLD BOAT up to CURRENT STANDARDS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 55
LEARN YOUR LINES! How to draw a quality wiring diagram | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 56
How to determine the state of BOAT BATTERIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 57
Dealing with CHANGING shore power VOLTAGES & FREQUENCIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 58
How to size GROUNDING CONDUCTORS on BOATS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 59
Here is what MOST people do WRONG 😖 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 60
The story behind the AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 61
Deep Cycle Battery for ENGINE CRANKING? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 62
Do my ALUMINUM ANODES work? They don't get eaten up... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 63
CORROSION on a boat: Stray Current or Galvanic? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 64
Massive SAILDRIVE CORROSION - How to avoid this expensive fail. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 65
Single GALVANIC ISOLATOR on Dual Shorepower Setup? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 66
Sizing LFP BATTERY CABLES - And other things to keep in mind. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 67
RUDDER FELL OFF - The insane danger of Stray Current Corrosion! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 68
BOW THRUSTER & WINDLASS - How to properly connect them. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 69
BATTERY CABLES on Boats - How to find the right size? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 70
BOAT BATTERY LIFESPAN - Replacing 8 year old lead-acid batteries? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 71
BONDING THRU-HULLS - Is this necessary? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 72
LFP & Lead-Acid Mix - How to properly charge different types. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 73
Galvanic OVERPROTECTION! Why too many anodes are a bad idea... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 74
FUSING SOLAR PANELS - Where do I need to place the fuses? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 75
SOLAR POWER to keep batteries TOPPED OFF - How much do I need? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 76
SOLAR PANEL LIFE EXPECTANCY - Dropped output after 6 years? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 77
240 VOLT 'SPLIT PHASE' systems in the US. Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 78
Why you need to REWIRE your AC SYSTEM before cruising US waters. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 79
FAULTY BATTERY CHARGER tripping the yard's GFCI? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 80
Bringing an AMERICAN boat to EUROPE - Can I plug in? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 81
Can I use US SHOREPOWER on my EUROPEAN-built boat? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 82
Finding GROUND FAULTS - When NOT to trust your marine electrician | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 83
GFCIs, ELCIs & RCDs - Why you need them and which one | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 84
FUSES for ALTERNATORS - Why it matters where you place it. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 85
FUSE getting HOT under LOAD - Is this normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 86
POWERBOAT got HIT BY LIGHTNING TWICE on the hard - What to do? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 87
Grounding an INVERTER - Don't undersize your grounding wire! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 88
SACRIFICIAL ANODE as GROUNDING connection - A good idea? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 89
GROUNDING to the WATER - Should I ground my DC negative bus? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 90
Isolated DC Systems on Boats - Is my system GROUNDED or not? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 91
Major cause of BOAT FIRES: Arcing Faults on Shorepower Cords | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 92
The BEST way to Parallel Batteries on a Boat | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 93
Nigel Calder on Marine Solar Panel Life Expectancy | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 94
AIC-Rating on Battery Main Fuses - Why is this so important? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 95
AC Grounding & Common Ground - Why you NEED to connect them... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 96
Why do LEAD-ACID BATTERIES on Boats FAIL prematurely? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 97
Lightning Protection: ENGINE & PROPELLOR for lightning grounding? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 98
FUEL CELLS on Boats - the solution to ENERGY STORAGE problems? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 99
Nigel Calder's take on ELECTRIC PROPULSION for Cruising Boats | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 100
Thru-Hull Corrosion: What's the deal with Dezincification? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 101
Lightning Protection for Boats - NIGEL CALDER's take on the subject | Ask The Expert from BoatHowTo - 102
BOAT NAMES: The Story Behind the Spanish Names | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 103
Should I FUSE my SOLAR PANELS (and Alternator)? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 104
AWG-järjestelmän alkuperä - American Wire Gauge johdinkokojen määrittely | Kysy asiantuntijalta: NIGEL CALDER - 105
Voltage Drop & Ampacity: How to Size Conductors on Your Boat | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 106
Fuses for Starter Motors: Should I fuse my cranking cables? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 107
Stainless steel in electrical circuits: Why this is a problem... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 108
ABYC & ISO standards - What are they and why should you care? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
Ask the Expert: Marine Diesel Engines with Nigel Calder38 episodesOngoing
- 1
MaxProp: More Pitch in Reverse than in Forward? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 2Common Ground Point with Isolated Saildrives | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 3
How to keep you TANK CLEAN in the days of BIODIESEL.. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 4
ENGINE OIL turns BLACK right after Oil Change?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 5
Same LAYUP RECOMMENDATIONS for FAME and HVO bio diesel? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 6
OIL LEAKS at the Crankshaft... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 7Turbochargers - Warmup and Cooldown? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 8ASYMETRIC anode consumption on a CATAMARAN - warning sign?? 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 9How does that make sense?? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 10Flexible Shaft Couplings - GROUNDING INTERRUPTED? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 11Rates of ZINC CONSUMPTION - What is normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 12How is this not going to OVERLOAD the ENGINE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 13How is this NOT going to CAUSE PROBLEMS ?? 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 14Whats a NORMAL TEMPERATURE for a Diesel Engine ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 15
What are SIGNS of POOR COMPRESSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 16
What if you CAN'T GET the right OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 17
Whats the SHELF LIFE of Engine OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 18
Best OIL for older DIESEL ENGINES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 19
Is this the ULTIMATE solution for PROP FOULING ?? 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 20
Is THIS part of ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ?? 🛠️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 21
OVERSIZING Propellers - Pros & Cons ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 22
Voltage between Gearbox and Propeller Shaft ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 23
Why is the Anode intact and the SAILDRIVE corroding?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 24
Mysterious Boat Engine Carbon FOULING issues 🫤💨💸 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 25
Do these Anodes BLOCK up COOLING SYSTEMS ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 26
How to EXTEND the LIFESPAN of your GENERATOR 💪🏼 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 27Should I replace my old DIESEL ENGINE with an ELECTRIC MOTOR ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
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High Output Alternators on small Diesel Engines | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 29
My Marine DIESEL ENGINE dies when UNDERWAY 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 30
FUEL STARVATION issues on Marine Diesel Engines | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 31
My ENGINE DIES when using the bow thruster! 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 32
This causes your INTERMITTENT CRANKING PROBLEMS... 🫢 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 33
My Boat Diesel doesn't reach full RPM 😓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 34
My Diesel Engine has STARTING PROBLEMS 😓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 35
Best FUEL TREATMENT for Long Layups? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 36
What to do with built in LEAKING FUEL TANKS? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 37
Firing up an engine that AFTER YEARS! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 38
This stuff can SERIOUSLY DAMAGE your injection system! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
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