Sterling Galvanischer Isolator

According to specific guidelines, the shore protection conductor must be connected to your yacht's negative DC ground. This almost automatically connects the saildrive, engine, thru-hull fittings, and much more. Not all new yachts have this connection or protective function as standard. Due to the connection between the protective conductor and the negative DC ground, galvanic equalization can occur between your yacht and the neighboring yacht, the marina, or other structures in the water. This can go so far that thru-hull fittings dissolve, entire rudder systems break under stress, etc. The use of suitable sacrificial anodes initially protects your yacht from such damage. If your neighbor or the marina doesn't have anodes, your anodes will be used up for protection. If these are worn out or insufficient, you have a much more serious problem. This unexpected corrosion can then destroy the saildrive, the shaft system, valves, and other components. Replacement is very expensive and time-consuming. By installing a galvanic isolator, you can reduce your zinc consumption, as your sacrificial anodes do not automatically protect the entire marina and neighboring yachts.