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by SeaBreeze
Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Refrigerator Forum
Topic: Elapsed time meter installation
Replies: 4
Views: 6605

Elapsed time meter installation

I want to install a 12 vdc elapsed time meter to track frig run time before and after re insulation of the box. If I put it in parallel with the pos and neg wires between the panel breaker and the condenser mounted terminal strip pos and neg will I always see 12 vdc or only see 12 when thermostat ca...
by SeaBreeze
Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Complete Electronics Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 6143

Re: Complete Electronics Replacement

I had a Garmin plotter on my Morgan 384 and now have Raymarine on my Catalina 350. Some functions that took two clicks on Garmin take three or four clicks on Raymarine but I am also comparing technology between products manufactured 10 years apart. To me the biggest issue is accountability if there ...
by SeaBreeze
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Scuttlebutt
Topic: Locker push button assemblys
Replies: 2
Views: 4788

Re: Locker push button assemblys

Try http://www.catalinadirect.com and http://www.fpmarine.com (flounder pounder marine). fpmarine has a broader selection and lower prices in many cases while catalinadirect is focused on Catalina.
Rick
by SeaBreeze
Wed Sep 09, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Equalization cycle
Replies: 5
Views: 5467

Re: Equalization cycle

Charles help desk says they do have an equalization function that is activated by turning off power to the charger, then turning power back on. According to the help desk this forces the charger to supply 14.1 - 14.5 vdc for about 4 hours then go to float mode. If more time is needed to bring sg up ...
by SeaBreeze
Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Equalization cycle
Replies: 5
Views: 5467

Re: Equalization cycle

Thanks Bret. I was planning to monitor sg every hour until close to 1.265 then more frequently until each cell hits that number. Monitoring voltage would not be as messy. If I can ask some questions - 1. what ah rating are the batteries you are equalizing 2. what is the voltage reading when you see ...
by SeaBreeze
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Equalization cycle
Replies: 5
Views: 5467

Equalization cycle

My 2003 Charles charger doesn't have an equalization cycle. I'm thinking of purchasing a regulated and adjustable DC power supply to accomplish the task. My last boat had a charger with equalization cycle so I understand how it works and what to do in terms of setting the power supply outputs, monit...
by SeaBreeze
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Question about rudder play
Replies: 3
Views: 4539

Re: Question about rudder play

Russ
Do you notice any noise while at anchor while enduring a boat wake on your beam? A noise that would indicate movement of the shaft.
Rick Parish
Sea Breeze
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by SeaBreeze
Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Head Forum
Topic: macerator for wilcox crittenden head
Replies: 7
Views: 7602

Re: macerator for wilcox crittenden head

Thank you for your reply. I've looked at the rebuild kit and wonder how the unit operates. You mention a failed impeller and I only see one in the exploded parts listing. That makes me wonder how a failed impeller can prevent incoming seawater but still allow discharge of effluent once the bowl is p...
by SeaBreeze
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Head Forum
Topic: macerator for wilcox crittenden head
Replies: 7
Views: 7602

macerator for wilcox crittenden head

I recently purchased hull 078 which has (I think) the wilcox crittenden 1600 head. Name plate on the head says it's a Newport model and the literature posted in the 'technical articles' of the association web site seems to match in description. My question is - does anyone know if there is a drop in...