GFCI Needs

[greenhornet]

I have a lift for my 18' boat that is operated electrically, 110 vlts, with a toggle switch for up or down movement.

The system has a motor mounted in the top of the lift, and the motor has a ground wire that goes down to a surface grounding rod that is 4 ft. in the groung.

Recently, a person in the water touched one of the lifting rails and felt a light shock.

I want to do whatever possible and needed to insure that no on is injured by shock.

Any info and ideas will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Greenhornet

[chicago]

You have a fault somewhere and should have it looked at by a local guy in person.

You do not want to take chances around water and electricity.

Nobody on this forum will take a chance giving you the wrong advice on playing amateur Electrician.

I hope.

[Jim Katen]

Bob is right. We really can't be troubleshooting problems like this here.

Greenhornet, please hire an electrician to repair your boat lift properly.

- Jim Katen, Electrical Forum Moderator