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Ian_Edwards's latest activity
Ian_Edwards
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Install a small victron dc/dc charger to keep the engine batteries on float, powered by the lithium. Imdo this for my engines batteries...
2 Aug 2024
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PVC hull repairs ?
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You can weld PVC to PVC. It's usually done with some form of hot air gun and a PVC filler rod. It's not difficult even i can do it. You...
30 Jul 2024
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You may have a leak on the suction side of the pump (between the pump and the tank) that allows the pump to suck in air ? If the pump...
28 Jul 2024
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BENT SPLITPINS REMOVAL ?
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I like to use new split pins every time, and have box of assorted split pins on board. However, the new pins are always too long, and I...
26 Jul 2024
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Split rings can catch and be bent open straight in a manner that allows them to fail and fall out. This cannot happen to split pins...
26 Jul 2024
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One method for easy removal is not bending them over in the first place. Splitting them open min. 2 x 10 degrees is sufficient.
26 Jul 2024
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Better still give someone the line to throw from the windward side, much easier and better range. Have done just this a few times to...
25 Jul 2024
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Bow spring may work, especially if you can steer the outboard thrust in its well, plus substantial long boat hook to pole off the stern...
25 Jul 2024
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Best website to sell redundant boat bits?
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I need to empty my garage of years of accumulated boat bit, it's getting hard to walk through! All in good working order, I've just...
20 Jul 2024
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FloGas propane availability
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I went through the same two finger exercises with Calor last year, and bought two Leisuregaz cylinders the same size as the Calor 3.9...
20 Jul 2024
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Ah, the screenshot was from the app that links with a thermometer we keep in the fridge, not a victron product, sorry for the confusion...
18 Jul 2024
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Refrigerator problem?
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Just a thought, the fridge has a dual power supply back box. It runs of AC mains or 12v DC, and switches to AC whenever AC is available...
18 Jul 2024
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Balmar Alternator - not fully charging batteries
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Have you synchronised the BMV to the battery bank? I have a similar setup, a 120amp Belmar charging a 420 amp hr LiFePO4 battery bank...
18 Jul 2024
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Refrigerator problem?
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Thanks for all the replies. Although it seems obvious now, I hadn't thought of the system needing re-gassing. With two problems, it...
17 Jul 2024
Ian_Edwards
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Refrigerator problem?
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This is a graph of the refrigerator on the boat, for an overnight period, when the door wasn't opened. You can see that it is working...
17 Jul 2024
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