Dean, I have never used those DIY fittings. I always had hoses made up at a local hydraulic mechanic. I bring them the old hose and say, "Make me one of these." Be sure to tell them what you are

Martin, This issue is a little confusing and it has more to do with the SSB Sintered Ground Plates Amel has installed on every Amel for many years through the production of the A55. Basically, Amel

Hi Bill, I am not a high-frequency engineer. If your statements about bonding are correct, I wonder what that means: Our 54 was delivered without SSB, so the copper sponges should be to be connected

Regrettably, it is confusing. Dessalator uses these non-crimping hydraulic fittings so that you can make up your own length of hoses when installing the system and/or if ordering new hoses from

My experience--- 1) Insurance- many insurance companies will drop you like a hat if you have LiFePo4 ( yes it is ridiculous) 2) Cables and connectivity need to be done correctly- Correct size, cables

Thanks Bill R, and Bill K, It sounds like I should order a spare Stainless Cone and Nut piece and brass union before I take everything apart? One other question. In Dessalator’s manual (pic

Hi Alex, I have a 500A main fuse for my lithium batteries (600AH). I never had a problem even with "to heavy" use of the bowthruster. regards, Eloi SM2K 426 RedLion

With this type of high pressure fitting, the most common failure I have seen is cracking of the flare on the hose side because of overtightening. There is very much such a thing as too tight! Do NOT

Hi, since my old bats will die soon I decided to go LiFePo. It will most likely done out of on hand, meaning the Victron main Importer in Turkey. please advise and let me know the little things to

Follow Porter's advice. Here is a link to my Amel Book Supplement on this issue: FlareTite Seal for JIC Fittings.pdf Here is a snippet from my Amel Book page 211 of 400: CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners

Hi Nick, Porter, Thank you indeed, you give me confidence. Will undertake this at the first opportunity. -- Dean Gillies SV Stella *****, Amel 54-154

This is what Dessalator recommends. (Or flaretite seals.) The 542 works beautifully. Let it cure for 24 hours prior to use. I use it on all the high pressure fittings: apply with Q tip to the

Hi Dean, I recently replaced the end caps on the outboard end. In so doing I took the whole membrane frame out. It is not difficult…nor is it something to be fearful of... However from your photos

Hi all, I've been monitoring some surface corrosion on the HP wastewater connector of my Dessalator Duo 100 watermaker. I knew there must be a leak, but I've never observed any actual water coming

Dear all, Based on your replies, it does appear that what I had assumed to be a “grounding plate” (please see the attached picture) is in fact an SSB plate… Further to this, it looks like that

Salut François, on my Sharki I use 10 liters of antifouling for 2 generous coats of self-polishing paint and 3 on the rudder and waterline. Good work! Giorgio Ardrizzi sy Saudade III - Sharki #1

Hello Alex, Yes, I received your email. A big thank you to you and Kent Robertson for sending measurements and photographs. I really appreciate you both taking time to do the measurement and sending

When you say "grounding plate" I assume you are talking about the sintered metal plate on the starboard side of the rudder skeg. The "grounding plate" would have been connected to the bonding system

I want to thank everyone that has replied privately! We have been able to get a good look at a Maramu (and the wife likes it!) and are trying to coordinate dates to see a Super Maramu in the next

Alex, Are you speaking of the SSB dynaplates, or the zincs on the rudder? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376