Windscreen wipers

[single]

I am sick of the noisy wiper motors on my boat so a few questions. 1.are there any quiet motors. 2.would twin wiper arms be better. 3.any better ideas?
Current motors are this type-
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To fit these type of windows-
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[sarabande]

for a screen of that flat rectangular shape, a form of pantograph might give you more cleared area.

Perhaps a used truck component ? Their motors are specced for really industrial use anyway.


BTW is your new avatar anyone important ?

 

[single]

for a screen of that flat rectangular shape, a form of pantograph might give you more cleared area.

Perhaps a used truck component ? Their motors are specced for really industrial use anyway.


BTW is your new avatar anyone important ?

It sort of means something. Very cryptic so i guess only a few on here will understand

Searching 'pantograph wiper' makes life easier.....thanks.

 

[Trundlebug]

Our boat has AFI wiper motors, like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AFI-2000-...ees-Park-/271329006100?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

I understand from the previous owner that he had problems similar to what you are experiencing, i.e. noise and reliability, so he fitted "the best available".
The AFI motors certainly seem OK, fairly quiet, robust, have never given us any problems in 7 years although wet weather use has been limited as we try to holiday in dry weather!

I've just hooked up the self parking on them, (with the help of a couple of diodes - long story) and installed an intermittent wipe facility, care of a Maplin kit.

 

[johnwest]

I have twin Vetus motors driving pantograph wipers. Nice and quiet with two speed, self parking and intermitant wipe.
you could check out A.S.A.P. as well.

j

 

[rogerthebodger]

have a look for bus windscreen wipers. They are generally Pantograph type

 

[single]

have a look for bus windscreen wipers. They are generally Pantograph type

Corrosion would be a problem though!
The ASAP setup looks ok but still about £100 per side

 

[rogerthebodger]

Corrosion would be a problem though!
The ASAP setup looks ok but still about £100 per side

Don't have any problem with mine after 4 years motor inside arms and blades black coated stainless steel.

I only have one and my wheel house centre window.

These people manufactures the one I have but I purchased it from a local supplier to the bus and coach building industry.

http://www.doga.es/en/producto-mainmenu-33/limpiaparabrisas-mainmenu-34/marine.html

 

[single]

Looks ok. I'll pop into the commercial breakers to get i better idea.

 

[macnorton]

I am sick of the noisy wiper motors on my boat so a few questions. 1.are there any quiet motors. 2.would twin wiper arms be better. 3.any better ideas?
Current motors are this type-
View attachment 37412

To fit these type of windows-
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Have you tried cleaning the gearbox and using a quality grease.

 

[single]

Have you tried cleaning the gearbox and using a quality grease.

No, i suppose i could try but they are quite new. Problem is, its about two feet from my head!

 

[macnorton]

No, i suppose i could try but they are quite new. Problem is, its about two feet from my head!

When made they a a bit tight with the grease and it dries out quickly, mounting them with a rubber grommit also helps.
I can switch mine on independently so I mainly only have one on.