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Re: Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
Jamie - how long do your membranes last? I presume you're replacing once TDS goes above a certain limit?
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Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
Jamie - how long do your membranes last? I presume you're replacing once TDS goes above a certain limit?
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Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
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Scott SV Tengah
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#52889
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Re: Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
Thanks! For energy saving purposes, going forward, we will try to use the 24v DC motor whenever possible but it's good to have the 230v AC as a backup. We replaced the entire water maker not too long
Thanks! For energy saving purposes, going forward, we will try to use the 24v DC motor whenever possible but it's good to have the 230v AC as a backup. We replaced the entire water maker not too long
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Scott SV Tengah
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#52888
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Re: Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
Hello,
Concerning the Dessalator DUO 100, the information I have gathered :
- the 230V motor is more efficient and the good flow in the membranes keep them in good conditions for longer (4000h versus
Hello,
Concerning the Dessalator DUO 100, the information I have gathered :
- the 230V motor is more efficient and the good flow in the membranes keep them in good conditions for longer (4000h versus
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Denis Foster
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#52887
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Re: Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
Almost wish I had the duo system after looking at those numbers. I only have the 230 VAC version.,,,,,,,
The good news is that it has been pretty reliable - the only issue I had was the mounts for the
Almost wish I had the duo system after looking at those numbers. I only have the 230 VAC version.,,,,,,,
The good news is that it has been pretty reliable - the only issue I had was the mounts for the
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Jamie Wendell
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#52886
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Re: Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
Hello,
We got the same Duo 100.
It was compleatly falling apart after only 300h of use when we got Vela Nautica.
We gave it a compleat refit what included an one DIN grade stronger AC Motor because
Hello,
We got the same Duo 100.
It was compleatly falling apart after only 300h of use when we got Vela Nautica.
We gave it a compleat refit what included an one DIN grade stronger AC Motor because
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Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
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#52885
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Re: Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Bill.
Yes, I'm referring to the manual furler that the winch handle goes in.
I don't know how you could add oil with it in place. Mine had never been serviced, and hearing about the shearing off of
Hi Bill.
Yes, I'm referring to the manual furler that the winch handle goes in.
I don't know how you could add oil with it in place. Mine had never been serviced, and hearing about the shearing off of
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karkauai
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#52884
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Dessalator Duo watermakers - energy saving tip: don't use 230v if you can avoid it
We have a Desslator Duo 100 that runs on either 24v DC or 230v AC.
According to the specs and our own measurements, the 24v motor draws 600watts and the 230v motor draws 1100watts! The AC motor draws
We have a Desslator Duo 100 that runs on either 24v DC or 230v AC.
According to the specs and our own measurements, the 24v motor draws 600watts and the 230v motor draws 1100watts! The AC motor draws
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Scott SV Tengah
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#52883
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
To help redirect this thread back to the topic :) :
March Pumps responded and their shafts are round and either
1/4 inch = 6.35mm
3/8 inch = 9.525mm
We just need to find an adapter that can take a
To help redirect this thread back to the topic :) :
March Pumps responded and their shafts are round and either
1/4 inch = 6.35mm
3/8 inch = 9.525mm
We just need to find an adapter that can take a
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Scott SV Tengah
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#52882
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Re: Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Kent and Iris,
Thanks much for the info. I just want to confirm that when you say you serviced the manual furler you are referring to the unit at the bottom of the main sail where you insert the
Hi Kent and Iris,
Thanks much for the info. I just want to confirm that when you say you serviced the manual furler you are referring to the unit at the bottom of the main sail where you insert the
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Bill Shaproski
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#52881
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Re: Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Randall,
Thanks much for the info on Ken's video on how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. It's exactly what I was looking for. In fact I met Ken several times two years ago in the
Hi Randall,
Thanks much for the info on Ken's video on how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. It's exactly what I was looking for. In fact I met Ken several times two years ago in the
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Bill Shaproski
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#52880
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Maramu Furling Mainsail - NEW for sale.
Furling Mainsail in HydraNet. New. Located in the US. see
Furling Mainsail in HydraNet. New. Located in the US. see
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CW Bill Rouse
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#52879
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
The new engine has been excellent after 1300 hours or so. Very happy I went with the 150i, although the 110i would probably be just fine as well.
I am certain that Amel is acting with an abundance of
The new engine has been excellent after 1300 hours or so. Very happy I went with the 150i, although the 110i would probably be just fine as well.
I am certain that Amel is acting with an abundance of
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Jamie Wendell
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#52878
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Jamie,
In May 2018 I also replaced my D3-110C. But after getting the strong advise from AMEL withstood,reluctantly, the tremendous temptation to also go for the D3-150H as it was only a chipand
Jamie,
In May 2018 I also replaced my D3-110C. But after getting the strong advise from AMEL withstood,reluctantly, the tremendous temptation to also go for the D3-150H as it was only a chipand
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Teun BAAS
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#52877
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Teun, not to hijack this thread, which is about the infernal refrigerator pump problems we have all been having, I should point out that I had to replace my Volvo Penta engine a couple of years
Teun, not to hijack this thread, which is about the infernal refrigerator pump problems we have all been having, I should point out that I had to replace my Volvo Penta engine a couple of years
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Jamie Wendell
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#52876
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Teun, when I do long crossings, I like to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. As such, I often motor-sail if the wind is not just right. Yes, I carry 900 liters in the tank, but having
Teun, when I do long crossings, I like to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. As such, I often motor-sail if the wind is not just right. Yes, I carry 900 liters in the tank, but having
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Jamie Wendell
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#52875
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Hi Ruslan,
Yeah – I have been looking at that; there is also one which does 7 gallons per minute.
Thanks
Best Regards Teun
AMELIT A54 #128
June 29, 202016:18:21
Hi Ruslan,
Yeah – I have been looking at that; there is also one which does 7 gallons per minute.
Thanks
Best Regards Teun
AMELIT A54 #128
June 29, 202016:18:21
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Teun BAAS
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#52874
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Hi, for fuel transfer I recently discovered siphon hoses with shaker primer. Very easy to transfer from jerry can, fast and the most important, you don’t have to lift and pour and wait for it. Not
Hi, for fuel transfer I recently discovered siphon hoses with shaker primer. Very easy to transfer from jerry can, fast and the most important, you don’t have to lift and pour and wait for it. Not
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Ruslan Osmonov
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#52873
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for reply.
Have you ever been in a situation you needed more than 700 to 800 liter? We have 900 liter capacity on board but you don’t want to run very low and keep 150/200
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for reply.
Have you ever been in a situation you needed more than 700 to 800 liter? We have 900 liter capacity on board but you don’t want to run very low and keep 150/200
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Teun BAAS
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#52872
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
I installed a bi-directional Marco pump in the starboard locker (along with fuel supply connections) so that I could transfer fuel into and out of 20-liter yellow jerry cans. I also have a bladder
I installed a bi-directional Marco pump in the starboard locker (along with fuel supply connections) so that I could transfer fuel into and out of 20-liter yellow jerry cans. I also have a bladder
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Jamie Wendell
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#52871
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Jamie,
Transferring diesel below: from shore and/or other boat to your fuel tank?
Best Regards Teun
AMELIT A54 #128
June 29, 202015:01:12
Jamie,
Transferring diesel below: from shore and/or other boat to your fuel tank?
Best Regards Teun
AMELIT A54 #128
June 29, 202015:01:12
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Teun BAAS
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#52870
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