Live in Deviot and need an auto electrician? Sailing and boating are a big part of life on this stretch of the Tamar, just upriver from the Batman Bridge, so boat batteries, trailer wiring and salt-affected connections are common jobs.
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- Area: West Tamar, West Tamar Council
- Neighbours: Sidmouth, Robigana, Loira, Hillwood
- Main roads: Motor Road, West Tamar Highway (A7)
- Typical work: boat house and cranking batteries, battery isolators and switch panels, trailer wiring and LED lights, corrosion repairs, Anderson plug power leads
Common auto electrical jobs in Deviot
Deviot is about 35 km north-west of Launceston, with the Tamar River on its eastern and north-eastern sides. Motor Road runs off the West Tamar Highway through the locality, and the river here is a popular spot for sailing.
Boat house and cranking batteries
Bigger boats around Deviot often run two batteries: one to start the engine and one for lights, sounder and radio. A battery switch or isolator keeps the starting battery safe. Make sure every cable is marine-grade, tinned and properly crimped, because ordinary cable corrodes from the inside. Our guide on how a dual battery system works explains the same principles used on boats.
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Corroded connections
Damp river air and spray work into every connection on a boat and trailer. Green or white crust on terminals and pins means resistance, which shows up as dim lights, a weak crank or an instrument that cuts out. Clean back to bright metal, fit new terminals where needed and protect them with grease. Our guide on how to crimp wire connectors shows how to make a lasting join.
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Anderson plugs for charging
An Anderson plug on the boat or trailer makes it easy to connect a charger, a portable solar panel or the tow vehicle. Use a size that matches the current, fuse both ends, and fit a dust cover to keep water out. Our guide on how to wire an Anderson plug goes through it step by step. Check the contacts each season, as corroded contacts get hot under load.
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Trailer wiring that lasts
Boat trailers spend time underwater, so wiring has to be done properly to last. Run cable inside the trailer frame or in conduit, use sealed connectors, and fit submersible LED lights. A separate earth wire back to the plug is far more reliable than an earth through the frame. Check the plug and socket every few months for corrosion. Cap the socket when the trailer is unhitched.
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Deviot auto electrical questions
Can I use normal automotive cable on my boat?
It's better not to. Marine-grade cable has tinned copper strands that resist corrosion, while ordinary cable can corrode along its length where you can't see it. Use marine-grade cable, heat shrink terminals and sealed connectors wherever there's a chance of water or salt spray.
What's the difference between a battery switch and an isolator?
A manual battery switch lets you choose which battery is in use or disconnect them entirely. An isolator or voltage-sensitive relay automatically connects the batteries for charging and separates them when the engine stops. Many boats use both: an isolator for charging and a switch for safety.
Local tip for Deviot
At the end of the season in Deviot, take the batteries out of the boat, clean the terminals, charge them fully and store them somewhere dry. Put them on a maintainer through winter. They'll start first time in spring, and you'll catch any battery that's on its way out before it lets you down.
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