Capt. Sarah Jenkins, ABYC master marine electrician and solar specialist

Capt. Sarah Jenkins

ABYC Master Marine Electrician • USCG Master Captain

ABYC Certified Master Technician USCG 100-Ton Master Captain NABCEP PV Associate

Biography & Professional Background

Capt. Sarah Jenkins is the lead specialist for Marine, RV, and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems at WireSizerPro. Holding a 100-Ton USCG Master Captain license and recognized as an ABYC Master Marine Electrician, Sarah specializes in mobile direct-current (DC) power systems, high-capacity lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery banks, and solar array conductor sizing[cite: 8].

Over 14 years of refitting marine yachts, commercial workboats, and expedition overland vehicles, Sarah has solved the unique challenges of mobile electrical infrastructure: high-vibration terminations, tinned-copper wire requirements, marine engine room thermal derating, and rigorous saltwater corrosion prevention.

Primary Focus Areas

  • 12V, 24V, and 48V DC Mobile Distribution[cite: 2, 8]
  • Rooftop Solar Array String Voltage & Ampacity (NEC 690)
  • MPPT Controller to Battery Feeder Sizing[cite: 1, 8]
  • Inverter-to-Battery High-Amperage 4/0 AWG Runs[cite: 1, 8]

Code Verification Standards

  • ABYC E-11: AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats[cite: 8]
  • NEC Article 690: Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  • NEC Article 551: Recreational Vehicles and Parks
  • ISO 10133: Small Craft DC Electrical Installations

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