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Day 267-268 ELCI installed (part2), AC raw water pump replace, 3Dprinted clamps, Toilet installation, and... Sailing

Theme of the day - new toilet     ELCI Thanks walmart for returning money for the broken one, so I ordered new. Now I have shore power ELCI installed as recommended..   -- I found as small as reasonable IP68 box. And as usual it is "little small" , but next size is really big.  And I want it not to be oversized.  box is    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWKPKM5C   ELCI is    https://www.bluesea.com/products/3106100/A-Series_ELCI_Main_Circuit_Breaker_-_Double_Pole_120V_AC_30A     Box ready for installation   It is not simple to place a panel-mount marine ELCI in the box without a front panel. The ELCI is also quite deep and does not fit in the base of the enclosure. The panel needs to extend from the bottom section by about 1/4 inch for proper fit and clearance. I designed the panel to protrude and used threaded inserts in the enclosure for mounting. I also added a dedicated space for a ground connection terminal bl...