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One for the chemists - how pure is water from a dehumidifier
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Yes, I have extensive experience of compressor type units. All have produced crystal clear water. When drying out a large re-laid cement...
Yesterday at 12:16
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And this is why we test things. I tested several (no air filters) and the water was always crystal clear and the tanks unstained...
Yesterday at 12:11
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That may be true for your style of boat use but in mine in the Aegean we often motor for voyages of many hours. In a good season our...
Yesterday at 12:07
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API CI-4 has all the properties we could ask for, along with a modern additive package.
Yesterday at 12:06
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Hi Lewis and welcome. Fifty years ago, boatbuilders were just beginning to find out how robust and and long lasting fibreglass (grp)...
Yesterday at 12:01
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Rather than change to LiFePo batteries, how about an intigrated 'Power Station?'
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On space we went for the Allpowers because all the outputs are on the same long face. We slotted it in under a cabinet with the AC and...
Tuesday at 08:33
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By the way, anybody wanting to know how LiFePO4 batteries work in real world boating applications should look up Rod Collins, who was...
Monday at 22:24
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Rather than change to LiFePo batteries, how about an intigrated 'Power Station?'
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We have got very used to ice cold beer, properly chilled wine, ice cream and a freezer. Covid, when we were keeping away from possible...
Monday at 18:49
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For some, Lithium makes perfect sense, but not for everyone. You can pile as much solar on as you like, if you don't have the capacity...
Monday at 18:34
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With respect, some of you need to understand, there is no "one size fits all with power systems on a boat. Even 2 off the shelf...
Monday at 18:33
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Why can't he have 240v on a 28 ft boat ?
Monday at 18:33
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I’m not going to list them for you but Bluetti has sponsored loads of sailing channels big and small.
Monday at 08:22
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Thank you - at last, a report from a user! Your experience is, as I hoped, positive. After looking at the available units, choice...
Monday at 08:22
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Here you go. 'direct experience'.... We have a 20 year old boat with an old and reliable LA set up on a 40ft S/V.... 460W solar, 420Ah...
Monday at 08:11
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Rather than change to LiFePo batteries, how about an intigrated 'Power Station?'
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I have considered that approach, but am exploring the 'all in one, ready to go' option. Still no comment based on direct experience...
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