Recent content by saltyrob

Hi all, Just to complete my battery education , battery voltage 12.7 volts ,turned on lights for three hours, after dark ,and battery dropped to 12.4 volts ,then after turning off returned to 2.68 volts. Appears from the table that this is ok ,but would be interested what the thoughts are...

Really appreciate your replies and using the above info feel much happier. Cheers Rob

Should have added ,checked the electrolyte levels before fitting and gave them a charge with my Ctek before fitting

Hi Alex , sorry I don't know the wattage but the're the usual small type fitted in smallish boats ,if that's any help .

About 1.8 m of led strip and two halogen downlighters

Hi folks, Having fitted a new Exide ET650 battery and as noted in recent post connected to a solar panel and mppt solar charger gave it a trial run. Last night after dark checked the battery with a multi meter and it read 12.71 volts so fully charged ,switched on a couple of interior lights...

Hi Folks, I have fitted an Exide ET 650 flooded lead leisure battery which receives a charge via a 100 w solar panel and Victron SmartsSolar MPPT 75/10 solar charger. The charger allows the absorption and float rates to be adjusted to suit the battery. The charger factory default for...

Sad to read of Larry Pardey's passing. An inspirational sailer who did things in a simple self sufficient way Rob

Sad to read of Larry Pardey's passing on the 27 th July. A n inspiration for many sailers , doing things in a simple self sufficient way Rob

Many thanks for info , always appreciate the depth of knowledge in this forum. Rob

Hi, I have been checking to establish if a length of exhaust pipe is dull stainless steel or mild steel using magnet . I thought that a magnet was not attracted to stainless steel , however as a check noted that it was not attracted to stainless propshaft but could pick up cutlery...

Really just out of curiosity /interest ,what would be likely insurance position in the event of an issue.

Hi Folks, Had nice sail today and decided the ropes for adjusting position of the main sheet traveler and ropes for adjusting position of the genoa cars on their tracks need replacing. . Assume low stretch needed and bendy enough to go around the the blocks at either end but would like advise...

Hi Folks, Have fitted a new cutless bearing and checking engine alignment . Do you do the height of engine first and then the horizontal alignment. Have found it tricky to adjust horizontal alignment before and note that the engine mounts are fixed to a plate with a hole at one end and slot at...

Many thanks for info Rob