Ian, Did you see the PDF I sent you? It clearly shows the machining that Amel normally does to the Vetus coupling before installation. Amel does this to expedite the installation. Was your coupling

Hi Ian. It's a bit late now but if you had cut the heads off the bolts and replaced them with bolts threaded each end you could have easily done the job in place. It means you don't have the neat

Bill, Could you post those images in the Photos section? I can't seem to access them from your post. Thanks, Duane

Ian, Did you see the PDF I sent you? It clearly shows the machining that Amel normally does to the Vetus coupling before installation. Amel does this to expedite the installation. Was your coupling

Hi Bill. I did not see an attachment to your email about the Vetus coupling. Regards, Mark Pitt Sabbatical III, SM#419

Ian. I am sorry for your troubles. Thank you for your detailed explanation! Going through a very similar experience here in Panama. Very Best of luck as we work together on this issue yet a half

Bill, I don't think it was the vibration that broke the bolts. It will of course have caused the ultimate failure, but the fundamental cause was crevice corrosion of the two lower

Whilst on passage from Naxos Greece to Didim Turkey, the following wind died to such a level that I had to start my Yanmar engine. I smoothly set 1700 rpm which is my normal maximum other than when

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. I have had a good look around this morning and have inspected the salon a/c unit and the washing machine. No signs of arcing or blown capacitors.

Bill K, I think single pole as far as I can tell without taking the 220V panel out. At the time of the bang, two of the marina staff were crouching over the supply box. All seems to be

Hi Steve, good to hear from you. I am at Leros marina Lakki on B16 berth. I don't have transport and with a Husky in tow I don't think I can take the bus up to you. It looks like I will

I’m just about to do one on Kristy, Bill. It had cracked last year and I had it done professionally by a company in Ft Lauderdale. They used a clear silicone caulk which leaked a couple months

Hello Ian, I once had a Capacitor exploding (on the dishwasher). In my cause it was due to excessive voltage (from my Onan). Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Thanks, Ian, I look forward to reading your account as we will probably renew our coupling in due course. Pen Azen is ashore in Kiladha. We should be afloat but this comes to you from Paraguay, not

Ian, Normally, this situation indicates a possible ground fault. It is common that water heating elements in water heaters, dishwashers and washer/dryers will develop tiny cracks and cause a ground

Ian, Are the breakers on your 220V panel double pole breakers? or single pole? Is it possible that the shore power polarity was reversed? Did anyone else on the dock have a problem? Bill

Hello, Ian! I am on "Intention" in the Partheni Yard right next to the office and would love to meet you. I will be hauled out here for the winter doing many repairs including full Bow Thruster

Whilst connected to shore power I ran the washing machine including a drying cycle. During the drying phase, both the shore power and the 220V breaker above the galley tripped. The washing machine had

Ian, You might want to look at the attached page from my book. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

Hi Ian & Judy, I will write it up very shortly including a recommendation when ordering a new coupling from Amel. I am just waiting for a response from Maud before doing so. Where