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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Calorifer.
      Yes, but it depends on the make of your calorifier as they differ according to manufacturer. You will need to look at your maker's...
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Calorifer.
      Over time the prv in calorifiers can become less effective because of carbonate salt deposits. Before upgrading it, strip and clean it.
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      I have seen folding props like this on which the teeth at the blade bases have dezincified badly and collapsed. This of course would...
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      Various threads on the CA website say that an agent is always needed in Albania.
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Single line reefing.
      I have small blocks each side of the boom for the clew downhauls. Those rings are an alternative solution. The system I use is shown...
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Prop antifouling.
      Are you abrading the Hammerite before overpainting? I use 180 grit before Velox and adhesion is not a problem.
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      The fuel take-off from my tank is from the bottom. There is an upstand on the fitting about an inch high whereas the drain plug is flush...
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      vyv_cox reacted to Neeves's post in the thread Chain regalvanising. with Like Like.
      This is an example of Vyv's galvanising test. Cut a link off, put the bottom half of the link in a decent vice and twist the rest of...
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      vyv_cox reacted to onesea's post in the thread How much power from Solar? In the uk. with Like Like.
      I am starting to think that a second battery is required.
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      When we had 2 x 110Ah batteries the voltage first thing in the morning was sometimes down to 12.0. Adding a third made a huge...
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Chain regalvanising..
      Yes, yours gets twice the exposure that ours does as seasonal sailors.
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      It wasn't supposed to be a unit, simply a shortened way of writing the typical consumption. I apologise if it offends 🤒
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Chain regalvanising..
      I bought new chain in Corsica, quite rusty after three years. I had it regalvanised by BE Wedge, who applied 100 microns of zinc. That...
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      With 125 watts of solar in Greece at anchor we are able to run the fridge 24/7 in mid summer but not after end of August. Fridge is a...
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      vyv_cox replied to the thread Chart table best finish.
      I veneered a plywood dashboard for my kit car using walnut burr but made the mistake of sticking it with contact adhesive. The solvent...
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