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Dock Electrical Services
Every dock electrical installation is customized to your specific needs.
Electrical troubleshooting: we have solutions with qualified electricians that will diagnose it with precision and let you get back to enjoying lake life again worry free. Connect Power has you covered.
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Your Dock Electrical System
Each dock has its own obstacles, and they all have their own personalities. We start by installing a outdoor sub panel on the dock itself. All circuits on your dock are color coded; each circuit gets its own color wire. The panel shown is a 30-50A 250V setup. If your needs require a larger amp powered dock, options are available.
Wet Location Hardware
All our electrical systems are watertight when outlet covers are not left open.
Each dock receives a custom fitting of pipe, connectors and ground systems to ensure a rugged design when fastened properly. Having a robust electrical system to handle our environment is a smart investment.
Your Dock Grounding System
The ground system is one of the most important features of your electrical system. From your home to your dock, it is all connected. A properly installed and functioning ground system will aid in electrical strikes, safety devices on breakers and outlets will perform as designed, and your dock will shut down as expected when a short occurs. Keeping everyone safer and keeping that smile.
It all starts with a properly grounded earthing system from the power source to the delivery of the entire electrical system. If your home doesn’t have a properly installed earthing system, your family, friends, and neighbors are at risk. Safety devices and your dock will not work properly.
From the power source to the dock’s disconnect, a ground bonding wire must meet Under 1 ohm. We install color coded custom copper lugged straps to reduce oxidization occurring at the bonding joint. We do not recommend aluminum bonding lugs; they do oxidize over time making them useless in time of need.
We recommend an annual inspection for your dock to make sure you meet Ameren and NEC code for the new season. Our service for this is $125. We inspect the entire electrical and ground system. Unsure if your dock meets current requirements? Book an inspection today.
We Install Electrical Upgrades
If you're only looking for a single 20A circuit dock for a light and outlet or a more complex easy to add on cost effective electrical system, we have solutions. We design your dock around your needs.
Our custom watertight electrical systems are designed for rough water solutions. Rugged, and designed to handle the waves with a confident commitment to quality and durability. All our dock electrical systems exceed current electrical codes within a reasonable price range. We take the time to make it look good and durable. Function and safety are never compromised.
Just a heads up, if your dock electrical is installed with plastic pipe, we will not add on to it. We will not repair it. We will troubleshoot it of issues or replace it. We recommend only using metal conduit for the structure of your electrical system on your dock. Plastic pipe is for commercial docks under the removable deck and subterrain installations only. It will not handle the harsh conditions at our lake for very long. We cannot warranty it nor guaranty any of its survival here.
We start by ensuring the power requirements you need are met from the source, then we install a dedicated GFCI protected shut off called a disconnect at your ramp shore area. Then install a proper outdoor sub panel on the dock for your electrical distribution for all of our 30A and 50A systems. Our electrical systems are above deck metal conduit installations. Non metallic flex joints installed for all pivot points and dock shed structures. And it looks good and professional.
Our metal conduit hugs the natural contours of the dock frame respectfully like art, fastened properly for longevity preventing premature wire failures from flex fatigue. There are no fastening holes inside any of our electrical structure preventing water to invade lights or live circuits. We also ensure all of our systems are self-draining, structured for condensation control. Allowing your electrical system to stay dry in most weather conditions.
We offer 30A - 50A GFCI protected electrical system with a sub panel on the dock for ease of electrical distribution and future expansions. This is typical for most of our customers and recommend a minimum of 30A 230V dedicated power.
If your electrical requirements are demanding, we design and install 100A & 200A ground fault monitoring systems that require a sub panel on the dock with GFCI protected circuits. Most commercial and high-end docks require this due to higher end power distribution requirements. We also offer slip shore power connection installations for 30A and 50A systems. All slip shore power is installed with a weather rated outdoor disconnect. Code compliance is priority with your safety in mind.
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Boater Safety Education & Certification Information
Order Boater ID Card
The Handbook of MO Boating Laws & Responsibilities
