Recent content by claudio

Be careful with Chinese specs, most of the time they quote MAX not continuous, when the ad says it can run for 12 hours continuous, it doesn't neccesarrily mean at rated power, in fact it does not mention at what power, it could mean at idle. Funny specs to be taken with a pinch of salt •...

Simrad AP11 autopilot head unit Fully working condition, although cosmetically it could be better. Would suit any J3000 or J300 based course computer, would make a good 2nd station for AP11 based system or a useful emergency spare for AP20,AP21,AP22 based system. Sold as just the head unit, no...

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Simrad autopilot head wanted. AP20, AP21, AP22 Working or not doesn't matter

There are several companies advertising internet international top up facilities. Here's one I googled http://www.ezetop.com/how-it-works/ There are many more

I would guess at less than 3 seconds. If it melts plastic it must be getting well over 100 degC, more likely over 150 degC. Its either a bad design or faulty, in any case a possible fire hazard as cable insulation will melt at similar temperatures.

Basic chemical tests Polyester is acid resistant, nylon not so much Polyester is not resistant to alkalis, nylon is Melting temperature of Polyester is higher than nylon, so if you have a known sample of polyester or nylon, you could try heating them up and compare Properties Nylon...

The hose could be imperial 1 7/8" Edit see here http://www.hiprospeed.com/HPS-1-7-8-Silicone-Hoses-Silicon-Hose-s/67.htm

If you don't have an electric bypass valve on the master cylinder, the autopilot would be trying to move the rudder against a locked hydraulic cylinder. The only way that this can happen is if there are no check valves in the helm pump in which case the wheel will turn to accommodate the...

I would think that a correct implementation of the steering would be as described below. When the autopilot is engaged it 1) operates an electrical bypass valve on the master hydraulic cylinder 2) operates an electrical valve to 'release' the bypass valve on the autopilot hydraulics, or engage...

The Sailrite machine is partly manufactured in China too See http://forum.sailrite.com/where-is-sailrite-made_topic841.html Sailrite have made extensive modifications to these machines and there is nothing in the price range to compete with them for sailing heavy materials, sails e.t.c. I have...

Do you need to wash your sails :)

HR, dinghy is an optional extra

I haven't tried it but can't you take a sacrificial USB connector, mechanically couple it to your soldering iron and use it to melt the hole ?

Excellent cookers, very efficient. We've used one for the last few years, bought it from Amazon (for a lot more money). Cooks a good roast chicken and the roast potatoes come out fantastic.