Hello! I have read many an article on Titanic's electrical systems but i still have some questions.
First question, if Titanics electrical system was the single-wire system, using the ships hull as a return path, is it safe to assume that all circuits, tapped off of the main switchgear end at the "ground" aka hull of the ship? as to complete the circuit.
Second question, there were 2 busbars, "Power" and "Lighting" wires from the main switchboard are routed round the entire ship, but because of the single-wire system, are all circuits like a long string with multiple circuits connected to it? If that is true, is the marconi circuit (from the lighting busbar) connected at the end of the entire circuit or is it connected somewhere in the middle?
Third question, I've heard (if you'd like me to, i will cite the source(s) that titanic had 2 busbars (Power and Lighting i guess) that radiate up the port and starboard sides of the ship, what does this mean? does anyone have a diagram of titanics busbars?
Fourth question, stokehold fans, driven from power or lighting? and if so, where are the cabin fans powered from?
I'm planning on making a circuit of Titanic for each deck, starting the Tank Top deck, it is not going to rushed, as there was a lot of electrical appliances onboard titanic that i can't miss out.
A helpful discussion will be appreciated