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Nigel Calder provides expert technical guidance on maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading marine electrical and mechanical systems to ensure self-reliance and safety for boaters.
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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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 ago 2026Pubblicato29 ago 2026
Durata3:07
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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 ago 2026Pubblicato22 ago 2026
Durata3:13
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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 ago 2026Pubblicato15 ago 2026
Durata2:02
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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 ago 2026Pubblicato8 ago 2026
Durata2:06
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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 ago 2026Pubblicato1 ago 2026
Durata3:51
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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 lug 2026Pubblicato25 lug 2026
Durata2:02
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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 lug 2026Pubblicato18 lug 2026
Durata2:35
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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 lug 2026
Pubblicato11 lug 2026
Durata2:34
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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 lug 2026
Pubblicato4 lug 2026
Durata1:54
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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 giu 2026Pubblicato26 giu 2026
Durata2:47
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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 giu 2026Pubblicato20 giu 2026
Durata4:02
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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 giu 2026Pubblicato13 giu 2026
Durata2:57
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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 giu 2026Pubblicato6 giu 2026
Durata2:02
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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 mag 2026Pubblicato27 mag 2026
Durata3:55
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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 mag 2026Pubblicato9 mag 2026
Durata2:36
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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 mag 2026Pubblicato2 mag 2026
Durata3:28
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Turbochargers - Warmup and Cooldown? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why turbocharger bearing damage happens at shutdown, not startup.18 apr 2026Pubblicato18 apr 2026
Durata2:43
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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 2026Pubblicato13 apr 2026
Durata2:27
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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 2026Pubblicato4 apr 2026
Durata4:58
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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 2026Pubblicato28 mar 2026
Durata3:54
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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 2026Pubblicato21 mar 2026
Durata2:44
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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 2026Pubblicato14 mar 2026
Durata2:51
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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 2026Pubblicato7 mar 2026
Durata4:06
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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 2026Pubblicato28 feb 2026
Durata2:57
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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 2026Pubblicato14 feb 2026
Durata3:06
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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 2026Pubblicato7 feb 2026
Durata5:38
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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 gen 2026
Pubblicato31 gen 2026
Durata6:05
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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 gen 2026Pubblicato24 gen 2026
Durata5:26
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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 gen 2026Pubblicato17 gen 2026
Durata3:40
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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 gen 2026Pubblicato10 gen 2026
Durata3:53
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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 gen 2026Pubblicato3 gen 2026
Durata2:30
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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 dic 2025Pubblicato30 dic 2025
Durata3:10
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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 dic 2025Pubblicato20 dic 2025
Durata2:33
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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 dic 2025
Pubblicato13 dic 2025
Durata3:42
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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 dic 2025
Pubblicato6 dic 2025
Durata2:14
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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 dic 2025
Pubblicato2 dic 2025
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Whats the SHELF LIFE of Engine OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER22 nov 2025
Pubblicato22 nov 2025
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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
Pubblicato17 nov 2025
Durata3:17
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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
Pubblicato8 nov 2025
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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
Pubblicato1 nov 2025
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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 ott 2025
Pubblicato25 ott 2025
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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 ott 2025
Pubblicato19 ott 2025
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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 ott 2025
Pubblicato11 ott 2025
Durata3:41
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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 ott 2025
Pubblicato4 ott 2025
Durata2:39
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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 set 2025
Pubblicato27 set 2025
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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 set 2025
Pubblicato21 set 2025
Durata3:15
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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 set 2025
Pubblicato13 set 2025
Durata3:10
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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 set 2025Pubblicato6 set 2025
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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 ago 2025Pubblicato30 ago 2025
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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 ago 2025Pubblicato23 ago 2025
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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 ago 2025Pubblicato16 ago 2025
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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 ago 2025Pubblicato9 ago 2025
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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 ago 2025Pubblicato2 ago 2025
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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 lug 2025Pubblicato26 lug 2025
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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 lug 2025Pubblicato19 lug 2025
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Maximum COMFORT ON BOARD - Which way to go? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how to replace a diesel generator with high-output alternators and lithium-ion battery banks.12 lug 2025Pubblicato12 lug 2025
Durata4:31
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Are my BOAT BATTERIES still HEALTHY? 🔋 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder recommends a full discharge test to 10.5 volts to verify actual marine battery capacity.5 lug 2025Pubblicato5 lug 2025
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Should Fuses protect DEVICES or CABLES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why fuses protect conductors, not devices, and must sit at the power source.28 giu 2025Pubblicato28 giu 2025
Durata3:10
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This is a TERRIBLE INSTALLATION! 😓 Parallel Batteries | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains how to balance parallel AGM battery banks using bus bars and identical cable lengths.21 giu 2025Pubblicato21 giu 2025
Durata3:34
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Is this a good BATTERY TEST ?? 😅 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDERNigel Calder explains why a windlass voltage-drop test cannot measure battery capacity.14 giu 2025Pubblicato14 giu 2025
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Ask the Expert: Boat Electrics with Nigel Calder104 episodiIn corso
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PARALLELING Conductors for AMPACITY - is that SAFE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 2
SODIUM ION Batteries - the Future of Boating or Marketing Hype?| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 3
Are Household POWERSTATIONS a viable Solution ON BOATS?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 4
ONE SWITCH for TWO PUMPS?? (Pontoon Boat Setup) | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 5
Which Voltage on a Medium Size Cruising Yacht? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 61-2-both switch - Cost effective charging system on small boats? 🤔 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 748V or 24V - What makes more sense on a Boat? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 8How to adequately determine BATTERY CAPACITY LOSS ☝️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 9Simplifying COMPLEX CHARGING SYSTEMS on Boats 🔧 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 10Leaving BATTERIES on board for the WINTER LAYUP? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 11Numerous system voltages on the same Boat?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 12FUSE vs. CIRCUITBREAKER - where should I use which technology? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 13ASYMETRIC anode consumption on a CATAMARAN - warning sign?? 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 14How does that make sense?? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 15Flexible Shaft Couplings - GROUNDING INTERRUPTED? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 16Make sure to CHECK THIS ON YOUR BOAT!! 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 17Rates of ZINC CONSUMPTION - What is normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 18Common practice in cars - WHY NOT on boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 19Same chemistry but different sizes - PARALLELING of BATTERIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 20Is this the FUTURE of ELECTRIC PROPULSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 21This Fault could KILL people!! 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 22How to TREAT LiFePO4 Batteries ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 23Is AC power DANGEROUS on OUTBOARD powered BOATS? 💀 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 24
This RELAY may SAVE YOU LIFE !! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 25
The mystery of sacrificial anode lifespan 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 26
This washer will get EXTREMELY HOT 🥵| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 27
This will artificially extend your charging time... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 28
Upgrading to LiFePO₄ - Don't take it lightly! 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 29
How to HOOK UP and FUSE your SOLAR CABLES ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 30
How to DETERMINE CAPACITY LOSS of boat batteries 🤓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 31
How NOT TO destroy your alternator with DROP-IN-LiFePO4 ! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 32
GALVANIC ISOLATOR on Center Console Boats? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 33
This thing does NOTHING to protect your ALTERNATOR! 😟| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 34
This is a TERRIBLE INSTALLATION! 😓 Parallel Batteries | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 35
Maximum COMFORT ON BOARD - Which way to go? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 36
Should Fuses protect DEVICES or CABLES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 37
With THIS you'll have ELECTRICAL POWER IN ABUNDANCE on your Boat! 😁 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 38
Is this a good BATTERY TEST ?? 😅 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 39
How to perform a BATTERY CAPACITY TEST 💡 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 40
These Boat AC-Installation MISTAKES can be LETHAL !! 😬 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 41
WAGO Connectors in Marine Applications? 🤨 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 42
Should I replace my old DIESEL ENGINE with an ELECTRIC MOTOR ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 43
Charging Circuits for two Boat Batteries | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 44
12V or 24V? 🤔 System VOLTAGES on BOATS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 45
Are these DEUTSCH Connectors ANY GOOD? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 46
2 Parallel Relays for the BOWTHRUSTER ? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 47
How to get your DC Grounding CORRECT 🙏 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 48
Fully ELECTRIC GALLEY - is that a GOOD IDEA ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 49
What's WRONG with my SHORE POWER CONNECTION ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 50
How to bring an OLD BOAT up to CURRENT STANDARDS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 51
LEARN YOUR LINES! How to draw a quality wiring diagram | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 52
How to determine the state of BOAT BATTERIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 53
Dealing with CHANGING shore power VOLTAGES & FREQUENCIES | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 54
How to size GROUNDING CONDUCTORS on BOATS | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 55
Here is what MOST people do WRONG 😖 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 56
The story behind the AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 57
Deep Cycle Battery for ENGINE CRANKING? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 58
Do my ALUMINUM ANODES work? They don't get eaten up... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 59
CORROSION on a boat: Stray Current or Galvanic? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 60
Massive SAILDRIVE CORROSION - How to avoid this expensive fail. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 61
Single GALVANIC ISOLATOR on Dual Shorepower Setup? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 62
Sizing LFP BATTERY CABLES - And other things to keep in mind. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 63
RUDDER FELL OFF - The insane danger of Stray Current Corrosion! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 64
BOW THRUSTER & WINDLASS - How to properly connect them. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 65
BATTERY CABLES on Boats - How to find the right size? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 66
BOAT BATTERY LIFESPAN - Replacing 8 year old lead-acid batteries? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 67
BONDING THRU-HULLS - Is this necessary? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 68
LFP & Lead-Acid Mix - How to properly charge different types. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 69
Galvanic OVERPROTECTION! Why too many anodes are a bad idea... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 70
FUSING SOLAR PANELS - Where do I need to place the fuses? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 71
SOLAR POWER to keep batteries TOPPED OFF - How much do I need? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 72
SOLAR PANEL LIFE EXPECTANCY - Dropped output after 6 years? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 73
240 VOLT 'SPLIT PHASE' systems in the US. Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 74
Why you need to REWIRE your AC SYSTEM before cruising US waters. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 75
FAULTY BATTERY CHARGER tripping the yard's GFCI? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 76
Bringing an AMERICAN boat to EUROPE - Can I plug in? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 77
Can I use US SHOREPOWER on my EUROPEAN-built boat? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 78
Finding GROUND FAULTS - When NOT to trust your marine electrician | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 79
GFCIs, ELCIs & RCDs - Why you need them and which one | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 80
FUSES for ALTERNATORS - Why it matters where you place it. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 81
FUSE getting HOT under LOAD - Is this normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 82
POWERBOAT got HIT BY LIGHTNING TWICE on the hard - What to do? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 83
Grounding an INVERTER - Don't undersize your grounding wire! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 84
SACRIFICIAL ANODE as GROUNDING connection - A good idea? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 85
GROUNDING to the WATER - Should I ground my DC negative bus? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 86
Isolated DC Systems on Boats - Is my system GROUNDED or not? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 87
Major cause of BOAT FIRES: Arcing Faults on Shorepower Cords | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 88
The BEST way to Parallel Batteries on a Boat | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 89
Nigel Calder on Marine Solar Panel Life Expectancy | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 90
AIC-Rating on Battery Main Fuses - Why is this so important? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 91
AC Grounding & Common Ground - Why you NEED to connect them... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 92
Why do LEAD-ACID BATTERIES on Boats FAIL prematurely? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 93
Lightning Protection: ENGINE & PROPELLOR for lightning grounding? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 94
FUEL CELLS on Boats - the solution to ENERGY STORAGE problems? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 95
Nigel Calder's take on ELECTRIC PROPULSION for Cruising Boats | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 96
Thru-Hull Corrosion: What's the deal with Dezincification? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 97
Lightning Protection for Boats - NIGEL CALDER's take on the subject | Ask The Expert from BoatHowTo - 98
BOAT NAMES: The Story Behind the Spanish Names | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 99
Should I FUSE my SOLAR PANELS (and Alternator)? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 100
AWG-järjestelmän alkuperä - American Wire Gauge johdinkokojen määrittely | Kysy asiantuntijalta: NIGEL CALDER - 101
Voltage Drop & Ampacity: How to Size Conductors on Your Boat | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 102
Fuses for Starter Motors: Should I fuse my cranking cables? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 103
Stainless steel in electrical circuits: Why this is a problem... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 104
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 Calder36 episodiIn corso
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How to keep you TANK CLEAN in the days of BIODIESEL.. | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 2
ENGINE OIL turns BLACK right after Oil Change?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 3
Same LAYUP RECOMMENDATIONS for FAME and HVO bio diesel? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 4
OIL LEAKS at the Crankshaft... | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 5Turbochargers - Warmup and Cooldown? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 6ASYMETRIC anode consumption on a CATAMARAN - warning sign?? 🧐 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 7How does that make sense?? ⛵️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 8Flexible Shaft Couplings - GROUNDING INTERRUPTED? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 9Rates of ZINC CONSUMPTION - What is normal? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 10How is this not going to OVERLOAD the ENGINE?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 11How is this NOT going to CAUSE PROBLEMS ?? 🫣 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
- 12Whats a NORMAL TEMPERATURE for a Diesel Engine ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
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What are SIGNS of POOR COMPRESSION ? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 14
What if you CAN'T GET the right OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 15
Whats the SHELF LIFE of Engine OIL ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 16
Best OIL for older DIESEL ENGINES ?? 🤔 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 17
Is this the ULTIMATE solution for PROP FOULING ?? 😆 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 18
Is THIS part of ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ?? 🛠️ | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 19
OVERSIZING Propellers - Pros & Cons ☝️| Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 20
Voltage between Gearbox and Propeller Shaft ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 21
Why is the Anode intact and the SAILDRIVE corroding?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 22
Mysterious Boat Engine Carbon FOULING issues 🫤💨💸 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 23
Do these Anodes BLOCK up COOLING SYSTEMS ?? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 24
How to EXTEND the LIFESPAN of your GENERATOR 💪🏼 Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 25Should 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 - 27
My Marine DIESEL ENGINE dies when UNDERWAY 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 28
FUEL STARVATION issues on Marine Diesel Engines | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 29
My ENGINE DIES when using the bow thruster! 😰 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 30
This causes your INTERMITTENT CRANKING PROBLEMS... 🫢 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 31
My Boat Diesel doesn't reach full RPM 😓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 32
My Diesel Engine has STARTING PROBLEMS 😓 | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 33
Best FUEL TREATMENT for Long Layups? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 34
What to do with built in LEAKING FUEL TANKS? | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 35
Firing up an engine that AFTER YEARS! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER - 36
This stuff can SERIOUSLY DAMAGE your injection system! | Ask The Expert with NIGEL CALDER
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