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Pen Azen Membrane Tube end caps

eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
 

Hi Amo,

As previously mentioned and originally invented by Ian and Judy on Pen Azen there is a very simple way to remove the end cap.

Just make a loop of webbing or dyneema and fasten it to the cap with a hose clamp.

Put the loop over a winch and give a firm tug to the tube. The cap pops off very easily.

Thanks Pen Azen.

Fair Winds

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Arno Luijten
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:18 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Membrane Tube end caps

 

Hi Danny,

I made a change to the endcaps to solve this problem once and for all. I drilled 3 holes in the side of the cap, making sure not to drill too deep and ending up in the inner cavity. Then I cut some thread in the hole (M6) and put a very short bolt with a hex head in the hole using 3M 5200.
Now I have three points on the cap I put the blade of a screwdriver to and gently tap the cap from the tube.
What Desalator should have done is make the cap diameter lager then the tube diameter so you can develop some grip on the cap. Also the price is insane.
I'm a bit underwhelmed with the way this watermaker is designed, although the dual voltage thing is very clever. The control logic is well below par for the price I would say.

Regards,

Arno Luijten
SV Luna,
A54-121

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