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    VicS replied to the thread Comparing wet to dry batteries?.
    Taking your figure of 60Ah useable capacity, at 12.5 volts that's 750wh or 0.75 kwh. That is half of the usable capacity of the "power...
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    VicS replied to the thread Fresh water tank breather.
    But the tank must be vented to allow air in as water is drawn out.
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    I always set self tappers into grp with Araldite. I don't clean the threads, or deliberately make them very slightly greasey, then they...
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    VicS replied to the thread Window refitting - Duralac or not?.
    Tef Gel works by waterproofing the joint. It works best on close fitting joints and screw threads. Duralac is probably too messy for...
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    VicS replied to the thread Volvo Penta oil sensors.
    The wiring diagram is in the owners manual which can be downloaded from VP's website but it was not straightforward to find Go to...
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    VicS replied to the thread Volvo Penta oil sensors.
    That is correct The wiring schematic in the owners manual shows the oil pressure gauge sensor and the low oil pressure warning light/...
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    VicS replied to the thread Toilet quicky.
    The "Twist n lock" feature will not help because the pump plunger and handle lift away with the pump top. However the vented loop in the...
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    VicS replied to the thread Toilet quicky.
    It's the inlet that's causing the problem
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    VicS replied to the thread Toilet quicky.
    The downstroke pumps the waste out AND draws water in from outside. The upstroke draws the waste out of the bowl and pumps the flush...
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    VicS replied to the thread Gas connector.
    Just to add If fitting a nozzle to take a hose, a Fulham nozzle is the correct one for black low pressure hose, (see the link in #4)...
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    VicS replied to the thread Gas connector.
    It looks like an olive crimped to the very end of a copper pipe with the nut on the pipe . It would mate with a compression fitting but...
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    Unless it can be made air tight and re-inflated it is useless
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    VicS replied to the thread Outboard prop won't go back on?.
    Another hole drilled at right angles to the original through the shaft for the split pin might be a solution if you have the...
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    VicS replied to the thread Outboard prop won't go back on?.
    You don't identify the exact model by quoting the model number but I have a similar problem with a 6hp Evinrude. ( The same problem...
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    VicS replied to the thread Engine Service Intervals.
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