Hello! We have 450 w solar panels and very seldom see AMPS above 7A 24 volt system. I do not know if this is good or bad however lower than I expected. Anyone having longer experience than I have as

Bill You're correct. I replaced the Genoa switch with a normal two way throw, but it was disconcerting when you released and it didn't switch off! That's when I decided to take the old one apart. But

Hmmm, that's odd. If I turn the switch (on the panel) to AUTO, it always starts with a yellow light, which changes to green after 2 minutes. If I turn the switch to MANUAL, it comes on yellow and

Ian, The sail control toggle switches are: OFF-Momentary-ON. Normally Open, spring to off Single Pole, Single Throw toggle switches. This type of switch is sometimes referred to as a "Reset

This is the same as the switches for the sail controls. They are easy to dis-assemble and service. I put a short description on the amel.net site. I did my sail switches and they work very smoothly

Alan, You are correct and I was WRONG. My switch felt much softer probably because of 13 years of constant use. The switch is fairly standard, but a high quality SPST switch rated at 16amps. The

Thanks Colin, and everyone who has contributed. The options are pretty clear to me now, I think. I think I'll stick with the original setup for now. I'll be in the Western Caribbean for a year or

Hi Collin, When we changed batteries the first time on Lady Annila, we hade to raise the lid with a few cm. It was not to difficult, we made a wooden frame that we mounted on top of the battery box

Ian, I would not worry too much about the green light...many Dessalator Control boards have a 2 minute timer which turns it ON. The control board on the 160L is behind the control unit you see in the

Hi Kent. We put an arch up from Atlantic Towers to hold our single 240 watt Kyocera panel, wifi range extender and dinghy davits. Whole thing cost about $3400 on a boat show special. We frequently see

Hi Kent Sorry for the delay as I just noticed your post now, and also thanks to Bill for the feedback on the US2200 which seem like a good option too with a slightly smaller footprint and height than

Hi Kent Thanks for this. Mark is the source for the end caps so I could connect with him. It seems weird that the failure is not directly connected to the end cap replacement I did unless I have blown

Hi Bill. Thanks for this. My responses in CAPS. OK, you did not remove the membranes. Correct? CORRECT You had to disconnect the hoses on the end caps, but you did not list that as a step? Are you

Good morning to all, Does anyone in this group have a working control unit for NECO NM 692 autopilot that is not in use and is willing to sell? Alex Paquin SIMPATICO Older Maramu 1981 Hull #94

John, Both the Beagle Channel or the west coast of Scotland are way beyond my capabilities. Those are places for true sailors who do not mind freezing their butts off. I am neither a true sailor or a

Hi Ian: I have the same water maker - and did this rebuilt last year. Mark suggested to change the filter elements as well, which is what we did. Oh, and I had the motor serviced. Everything works

I received one from Amel less than a year ago. It was €70 but included the bracket that mounts it to the tube, the extension, the strings, etc. Maud handled the transaction. Bob, KAIMI SM 429

What kind of solid data do you want Bill? We might be able to provide you with it. A wind generator can not replace solar panels, it is a complement. Regards Annsofie S/Y Lady Annila SM 232,

Bill, I know it is a spst switch as I have shorted out the connectors at times when I clean the bilge. I believe the only thing that makes it different is that it does not require a lot of force to

Bill, If my memory is correct it is just a single pole single throw toggle switch with a long plastic switch arm on it, Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376