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- Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:20 am
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: CO Detectors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1631
Re: CO Detectors
Hi Ed, I had to get a “soft-start capacitor” installed. I did not actually do the installation myself as I am not that handy. So I don’t know how to guide you through that process. Everything else on the boat has to be off and I did not start the generator on eco-mode. The generator with then start ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: Plumbing Forum
- Topic: Hot Water Temperature
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2587
Re: Hot Water Temperature
I had a similar situation of a constant small coolant leak that was very difficult to track down. Lasted for several months. Eventually, had a good diesel mechanic look at it and he suggested that I replace the overflow expansion tank. He thought it had a small crack in it. And he was correct! Solve...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Urgent Question - Boot Stripe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3137
Re: Urgent Question - Boot Stripe
Hi Norm, Just to clarify; are you referring to the strip down at the waterline or the strip up by the rub rail. If the former [at the waterline] I had a bottom job in Jan 2017 and had the strip removed. The bottom job was $1225 [35h @ $35/h] Sanding the bootstrip off $260 [4h @ $65/h] I am in Pensac...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:53 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: Tracing wiring from alternator to battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2804
Re: Tracing wiring from alternator to battery
Don't forget to check the external regulator too. I am very much of a novice on all of this and maybe your issue is different, but I was having battery charging issues on the hook. Very slow charging and low amperage I replaced the 2 4-D batteries (not cheap), removed the alternator and had it bench...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:49 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: Dedicated start battery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5478
Re: Dedicated start battery
All, I want to thank everyone for their valuable thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. A special "shout-out" to Brett Wolfe who called me on the phone to discuss my issue(s). I wanted to now "finish" the story ... My first issue was poor charging of my house batteries after a night o...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:31 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: Xantrex Link 20 cover
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1457
Xantrex Link 20 cover
My Xantrex Link 20 plastic cover has broken. I Called Xantrex and looked on eBay and no luck so far with finding one.
Does anyone know where I could find one?
Thanks.
Does anyone know where I could find one?
Thanks.
- Sat May 16, 2020 1:57 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: Dedicated start battery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5478
Re: Dedicated start battery
Thank you, everyone, for this valuable and informative discussion!
Brett, could we talk tomorrow? Sunday?
What would be a good time for you?
I am CDT here.
Mike
Brett, could we talk tomorrow? Sunday?
What would be a good time for you?
I am CDT here.
Mike
- Thu May 14, 2020 1:34 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: Dedicated start battery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5478
Re: Dedicated start battery
Brett and Rick, Thank you so much. To start I am a novice sailor and have even less knowledge about 12V DC current! I have 2 new 4-D West Marine house batteries. The previous owner ran them together and left the battery switch on BOTH. I asked why and he was 'unsure' and I left them that way. I have...
- Wed May 13, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: Dedicated start battery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5478
Dedicated start battery
I am exploring the use of a Dedicated start battery but will not integrate it in to the current house system at this time. I just posted a query on an external jump starter but they do not seem to work yet. So on the short term I think I just want to buy a battery and place it on the boat. Peace of ...
- Wed May 13, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: Jump Starter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2266
Re: Jump Starter
Ken,
Thank you very much for this link.
Great post by a marine electrician and basically the technology/jumper construction is not there yet to work on big marine batteries and diesel engines.
Thanks again
Mike
Thank you very much for this link.
Great post by a marine electrician and basically the technology/jumper construction is not there yet to work on big marine batteries and diesel engines.
Thanks again
Mike
- Mon May 11, 2020 7:31 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: CO Detectors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1631
CO Detectors
Does anyone have a recommendation on a good/great Marine CO detector?
I run my AC off a Honda 2200EU suitcase generator on the swim platform.
I have seen some on West Marine and Defender for about $100/ea
I would prefer a battery only [usually Litium] vs hard wired 12V.
Thanks.
I run my AC off a Honda 2200EU suitcase generator on the swim platform.
I have seen some on West Marine and Defender for about $100/ea
I would prefer a battery only [usually Litium] vs hard wired 12V.
Thanks.
- Mon May 11, 2020 7:09 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: Jump Starter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2266
Jump Starter
Still looking for an external jump starter. I have looked at Weego and Noco [by both Defender and West Marine].
Has anyone used one? If so, what CCA/MCCA would you recommend?
What is needed to start the Universal 35M diesel?
Is this 35M motor 6 liter [or less]?
Thanks for any advice.
Has anyone used one? If so, what CCA/MCCA would you recommend?
What is needed to start the Universal 35M diesel?
Is this 35M motor 6 liter [or less]?
Thanks for any advice.
- Tue May 05, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: Anti-siphon valve on engine
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6330
Re: Anti-siphon valve on engine
I developed a water leak this weekend on the smaller loop at the top of the loop i.e. cap/valve. I saw in this thread the good discussion so I assume this is the vented PSS shaft seal anti-siphon loop. But I could not find out where to get a new cap/rubber valve to replace the leaking one. Also, I d...
- Mon May 04, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: Plumbing Forum
- Topic: Cleaning potable water holding tanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1843
Re: Cleaning potable water holding tanks
Thank you Brett.
Yes, disinfecting is what I mean.
Thanks.
Mike
Yes, disinfecting is what I mean.
Thanks.
Mike
- Mon May 04, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: Plumbing Forum
- Topic: Cleaning potable water holding tanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1843
Cleaning potable water holding tanks
Does anyone have a good method to clean/rinse out empty potable water tanks [55 gal. forward and 22.5 gallons aft]? We are in Pensacola, Fla. so we do not winterize and the water just stays in the tanks. Is there a commercial rinse product I could use? Or something I could make to put in the tanks, ...
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:29 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: External Jump Starter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2629
Re: External Jump Starter
Thanks Ken, I will do that!
Mike
Mike
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: External Jump Starter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2629
Re: External Jump Starter
Brett and Mr. Cuthbert [sorry could not find a first name] Thank you all so much for your prompt and expert suggestions. As I am "electrically challenged", I will share this detailed information with my mechanic [who is also a sailor] and get started. Thanks again for sharing your ideas an...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: External Jump Starter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2629
External Jump Starter
I am considering adding a dedicated start battery, but do not have it now. I the meantime I was thinking about getting an external Jump Starter. I currently have the two 4D AGM batteries that are now 4 years old and not holding a charge well, so I will replace these soon. I have seen some external J...
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: New Honda EU 2200i
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2947
Re: New Honda EU 2200i
“Seawing” , Rich and Dave. Thank you so much for all of this information. This can lead me in the right direction and not buying something I cannot use. Thanks again.
Mike
Mike
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: New Honda EU 2200i
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2947
New Honda EU 2200i
Does anyone have any experience with the new Honda EU2200i generator? Is this powerful enough to start/run the AC as a single unit?
Mike
Irish Ayes #227
Mike
Irish Ayes #227