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Re: Cruise and Max RPM #solution GROUND LINE #solution

Marco Mancini
 

Dear Bill thanks a lot for your valuable  information. I will go thought with the mechanic it and I let you know. 
Do you have a schemE of the SM GROUND LINE, I MEAN the cable that  connect all the metallic objects on board and that end up on the rudder axis? 
I don’t remember if in the  engine compartment the ground line  exist as a wire  or it is substituted by the steel frame on which is ploughed the engine and then the ground line  continue as a wire in the aft cabin untill the rudder axis . 
On the other hand I remember that the aft keel bolt , the C transmission are connected to the engine frame. Do I remember exactly ?
really thanks for your support . It will be a pleasure sailing with you in the Naples Bay . 
marco 



Il giorno 13 lug 2020, alle ore 14:53, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> ha scritto:

Marco,

I attached a page from my Amel Book which my answer your question. If not, email me at brouse@...

Best,

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 4:46 PM Marco Mancini <marcomancini61@...> wrote:
Bill it is nice to have your comment . 
I have to check for this .
What do you mean ? I think I don’t have sufficient knoweldge about your question.  May please provide me additiional info ? 
as you may image we carry 2 alternators one for the 12 volt engine / onan battery charger ant another one at 24 volt for the other batteries. 
cheers 


Il giorno 05 lug 2020, alle ore 21:30, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> ha scritto:

Did your mechanic Isolate the 12-volt negative? 
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Marco,
Are you still using the AutoProp H6 with the new engine?  If yes, did you have it modified in any way?

Thanks,
Kent
SM 243
Kristy

On Jul 5, 2020 1:18 PM, Marco Mancini <marcomancini61@...> wrote:
dears,

the TMD22 with the mechanical gearbox (2,8 reduction factor) and the autoprop h6 was probably  never reached in our 20 years of SM  more than 2500 2600 rpm ,
The TMD22 engine characteristic curve show that the 78 hp ( the max power) is obtained at 3500 - 4200 rpm  but at 2500 the curve show 40 hp and the boat has never reached more than 7.5 knots 
Now we have moved to the yanmar 110 cv,  the new version of the yanmar 100) with gearbox with 2.3 rduction factor   (midway betwenn the 1.97 of amel 54 with 110 volvo and  2.8 of the yanmar 100 )  that is  the new version  of the well known  Yanmar 100 cv  installed by Amel  after the TMD22. In Italy due to a severe restrictions of  omologation certificate we had also to afford the cost of new homologation certificate but we hare happy with this change . indeed the boat seems to go much better, it has a cruise speed of 8,5  at 2300 rpm over 3200rpm ( max engine regime)  and also in the manoeuvres she is more prompt than before . 
cheers and good wind . 
marco mancini 
SM 304 




Il giorno 25 giu 2020, alle ore 16:55, Thomas Peacock <peacock8491@...> ha scritto:

This is question without a definitive answer. 
We also have the TMD22. When we bought our boat (about 4 years used), we could get almost 3,000 rpm at max throttle. Our local diesel guy suggested cruising at 80% of max, or 2,400. Our max started to lessen within about a year. 
Ever since then, we have usually not been able to max out at 3,000. Usually max is 2,400 to 2,600, so we cruise at 80% of that.
Issues affecting max cruise rpm include bottom, prop (even one barnacle can make a difference), turbo condition, and countless others. 
I suppose that, just like me, the Volvo has also lost a little mojo as it has aged. 

Tom Peacock
SM 240 Aletes
Chesapeake Bay

with its tiny keyboard

On Jun 25, 2020, at 10:10 AM, JOSE PRIETO <prietomd11@...> wrote:

Hello Amelians!  I am in the process of learning my boat.  The engine is a Volvo TMD22, with autoprop h6 propeller.
I found some threads here on the forum related to this topic, but none conclusive about what is the ideal cruise rpm regime, and what is the maximum rpm?  I can't get more than 2100 rpm!
 Any suggestion?

--
Jose Prieto
SV Wayag, SM 323
Currently Alicante, Spain







<Amel Isolated Ground (12DC Negative) Engines and Generators.pdf>
Re: Possible damage from transport ships stacks. Has anyone experienced?

Brian Mitchell
 

We have shipped many yachts around the World, superyachts and our own Amel. We have experience with top loading and float on/float off shipping.
No matter what, cover and protect everything you can, the exhaust soot does stain the boats, so too the rust fragments from the exhaust stacks. Rust stains will be all over the gel coat.
The ships are old, have done thousands of hours at sea, they are cargo ships and thus are not spotless and or clean running.
The special shrink wrap plastic we use on all the transported yachts does leave a residue and you will need to have your yacht detailed and or very well cleaned at the destination, but it saves on the damage to the gel coat. If your bimini is in good condition you should cover and protect it or remove it and cover the cockpit. Even remove your sails and pack them in the lazarette or inside the yacht, to be sure they are as safe as they can be.
Vacuuming down your possessions inside the yacht is also recommended. We always covered the carpets however, I have not personally experienced any interior damage, just a heap of exterior mess to clean up upon delivery to the final destination.
The shipping company are never forthcoming on telling you about the exhaust issues, unless you actually ask them. 
On the Super Servant the deck crew wash down all the boats each and everyday, but they are shipping superyachts, sportsfishers and sailing boats and still you do get a dirty yacht at the end of the voyage. 
Trust this helps, none of the above is second hand, as stated, we have a lot of experience with shipping yachts!!
Good luck.
Brian & Sue (Australia)


Sue Mitchell
S Y Lola
+61 481 719770



On Jul 14, 2020, at 14:13, Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:

This is second hand so take it for what it's worth. My wife and I encountered an Amel owner in the Carib 7-8 years ago who had shipped their boat and suffered tremendous damage from smokestack ash throughout the entire boat (inside and out). It had been unfortunately positioned downwind of the ship's exhaust for 3 weeks. The boat was permeated with soot....they claimed even inside the compass (which I find not believable) but they were knee deep in litigation. Sorry for painting this image for you.

Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauia

Re: Possible damage from transport ships stacks. Has anyone experienced?

Thomas Kleman
 

This is second hand so take it for what it's worth. My wife and I encountered an Amel owner in the Carib 7-8 years ago who had shipped their boat and suffered tremendous damage from smokestack ash throughout the entire boat (inside and out). It had been unfortunately positioned downwind of the ship's exhaust for 3 weeks. The boat was permeated with soot....they claimed even inside the compass (which I find not believable) but they were knee deep in litigation. Sorry for painting this image for you.

Tom and Kirstin
SM2K 422
Kauia
Possible damage from transport ships stacks. Has anyone experienced?

Porter McRoberts
 

Ladies and Gents.

A quick question if you would. We’re in the midst of shipping our Amel out of NZ with Sevenstar. Incidentally the delivery skipper encountered the marina manager who relayed multiple horror stories of transport ship’s smokestack ash and embers causing severe burns to sails, canvas sailboat decks etc. Needless to say I was taken aback. This was never discussed in our pregame !!!
Has anyone else encountered such issues?

I’d really appreciate any input.

Many thanks.

Porter

A54-152.




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Re: Dessalator fresh water rinse - leak?

Porter McRoberts
 

Agree Bill on the solenoid. Not to difficult to take apart and clean. 

Porter A54-152. 

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On Jul 13, 2020, at 7:16 PM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:


Most likely a sticking solenoid. If you run the water maker frequently you should contact Dessalator.com for a new one. If you haven't run it for a while, monitor it and replace if it continues. 

Best,

CW Bill Rouse 
Amel Owners Yacht School
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 
Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html


   

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 5:20 PM Stefan Schaufert <mail@...> wrote:

Dear Amelians,

today I had a wierd situation with my duo D 100.

After turning it off, it did the fresh water rinse like usual, but did not stop.

I checked for a leak (in the entire boat) but there is no leak and no open tap.

I closed the fresh water valve for the water maker, the rinsing stops.

I opened the valve, then the fresh water pump starts again (with rinsing).

During the process of making water there is no problem, the fresh water pump is not running.

Thus now I have to close the valve every time after using the water maker.

That is possible, but not like it should be.

 

Btw: If I open the fresh water valve for the water maker again (at least) 1 hour later, the pressure is (mostly) stable, no pump is running.

What could be the reason/ problem?
The solenoid (parallel to the filter)?

Thx a lot for your help.

Stefan
LADY CHARLYETTE, AMEL 54 N119, currently 40 miles to Aruba
Re: Dessalator fresh water rinse - leak?

CW Bill Rouse
 

Most likely a sticking solenoid. If you run the water maker frequently you should contact Dessalator.com for a new one. If you haven't run it for a while, monitor it and replace if it continues. 

Best,

CW Bill Rouse 
Amel Owners Yacht School
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 
Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html


   

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 5:20 PM Stefan Schaufert <mail@...> wrote:

Dear Amelians,

today I had a wierd situation with my duo D 100.

After turning it off, it did the fresh water rinse like usual, but did not stop.

I checked for a leak (in the entire boat) but there is no leak and no open tap.

I closed the fresh water valve for the water maker, the rinsing stops.

I opened the valve, then the fresh water pump starts again (with rinsing).

During the process of making water there is no problem, the fresh water pump is not running.

Thus now I have to close the valve every time after using the water maker.

That is possible, but not like it should be.

 

Btw: If I open the fresh water valve for the water maker again (at least) 1 hour later, the pressure is (mostly) stable, no pump is running.

What could be the reason/ problem?
The solenoid (parallel to the filter)?

Thx a lot for your help.

Stefan
LADY CHARLYETTE, AMEL 54 N119, currently 40 miles to Aruba
Dessalator fresh water rinse - leak?

Stefan Schaufert
 

Dear Amelians,

today I had a wierd situation with my duo D 100.

After turning it off, it did the fresh water rinse like usual, but did not stop.

I checked for a leak (in the entire boat) but there is no leak and no open tap.

I closed the fresh water valve for the water maker, the rinsing stops.

I opened the valve, then the fresh water pump starts again (with rinsing).

During the process of making water there is no problem, the fresh water pump is not running.

Thus now I have to close the valve every time after using the water maker.

That is possible, but not like it should be.

 

Btw: If I open the fresh water valve for the water maker again (at least) 1 hour later, the pressure is (mostly) stable, no pump is running.

What could be the reason/ problem?
The solenoid (parallel to the filter)?

Thx a lot for your help.

Stefan
LADY CHARLYETTE, AMEL 54 N119, currently 40 miles to Aruba
Re: Santorin Bow Thruster/genoa furler breaker.

Craig Briggs
 

Hi Stefania, 
If you could post the photo here it would be great - I'm curious.
Craig
Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?

Porter McRoberts
 

Courtney.  

I have the same loop in the wires coming out of the EJF.  
This am the delivery captain tells me the EJF unfurls, but does not furl.

What were the symptoms of your failure?  

Im praying a loose wire explains it.  

Thanks Amigo.

Porter
A54-152
Re: Cruise and Max RPM #solution

CW Bill Rouse
 

Marco,

I attached a page from my Amel Book which my answer your question. If not, email me at brouse@...

Best,

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 4:46 PM Marco Mancini <marcomancini61@...> wrote:
Bill it is nice to have your comment . 
I have to check for this .
What do you mean ? I think I don’t have sufficient knoweldge about your question.  May please provide me additiional info ? 
as you may image we carry 2 alternators one for the 12 volt engine / onan battery charger ant another one at 24 volt for the other batteries. 
cheers 


Il giorno 05 lug 2020, alle ore 21:30, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> ha scritto:

Did your mechanic Isolate the 12-volt negative? 
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Marco,
Are you still using the AutoProp H6 with the new engine?  If yes, did you have it modified in any way?

Thanks,
Kent
SM 243
Kristy

On Jul 5, 2020 1:18 PM, Marco Mancini <marcomancini61@...> wrote:
dears,

the TMD22 with the mechanical gearbox (2,8 reduction factor) and the autoprop h6 was probably  never reached in our 20 years of SM  more than 2500 2600 rpm ,
The TMD22 engine characteristic curve show that the 78 hp ( the max power) is obtained at 3500 - 4200 rpm  but at 2500 the curve show 40 hp and the boat has never reached more than 7.5 knots 
Now we have moved to the yanmar 110 cv,  the new version of the yanmar 100) with gearbox with 2.3 rduction factor   (midway betwenn the 1.97 of amel 54 with 110 volvo and  2.8 of the yanmar 100 )  that is  the new version  of the well known  Yanmar 100 cv  installed by Amel  after the TMD22. In Italy due to a severe restrictions of  omologation certificate we had also to afford the cost of new homologation certificate but we hare happy with this change . indeed the boat seems to go much better, it has a cruise speed of 8,5  at 2300 rpm over 3200rpm ( max engine regime)  and also in the manoeuvres she is more prompt than before . 
cheers and good wind . 
marco mancini 
SM 304 




Il giorno 25 giu 2020, alle ore 16:55, Thomas Peacock <peacock8491@...> ha scritto:

This is question without a definitive answer. 
We also have the TMD22. When we bought our boat (about 4 years used), we could get almost 3,000 rpm at max throttle. Our local diesel guy suggested cruising at 80% of max, or 2,400. Our max started to lessen within about a year. 
Ever since then, we have usually not been able to max out at 3,000. Usually max is 2,400 to 2,600, so we cruise at 80% of that.
Issues affecting max cruise rpm include bottom, prop (even one barnacle can make a difference), turbo condition, and countless others. 
I suppose that, just like me, the Volvo has also lost a little mojo as it has aged. 

Tom Peacock
SM 240 Aletes
Chesapeake Bay

with its tiny keyboard

On Jun 25, 2020, at 10:10 AM, JOSE PRIETO <prietomd11@...> wrote:

Hello Amelians!  I am in the process of learning my boat.  The engine is a Volvo TMD22, with autoprop h6 propeller.
I found some threads here on the forum related to this topic, but none conclusive about what is the ideal cruise rpm regime, and what is the maximum rpm?  I can't get more than 2100 rpm!
 Any suggestion?

--
Jose Prieto
SV Wayag, SM 323
Currently Alicante, Spain





PDF
Amel Isolated Ground (12DC Negative) Engines and Generators.pdf

Re: Cruise and Max RPM #solution

JOSE PRIETO
 

Guys,

Once again I would like to thank all the opinions.
I removed the turbo from my boat and took it to a specialized workshop, which did a review and decarbonization. Now the engine easily reaches over 3,000 rpm.
Its great to own an Amel, but having a backup from this group its fantastic.

Cheers
--
Jose Prieto
SV Wayag, SM 323
Currently Alicante, Spain
Re: Santorin Bow Thruster/genoa furler breaker.

ste.dente
 

Hi Yan, 
my Santorin # 93 has a “ disruptor “ for furled and bow truster. I will send you a photo next week, when I will come back onboard. 
Have a nice time

Stefania Dente
SN # 93 Euploia
Bocca di Magra
Italy

Il giorno 11 lug 2020, alle ore 03:27, Craig & Katherine Briggs SN 68 Sangaris Tropic Isle Harbor, FL via groups.io <sangaris@...> ha scritto:

Ian,
On our SN (#68) the bow thruster and Foc furler are hard wired with no fuse or circuit breaker (diruptor). Real men don't need them ;-)
The 100amp fuse (mine is Blue Seas pop-up breaker style) is for the anchor windlass.

The main 12v power only kills power to the relay switches at the helm (same as turning off the "joy stick" breaker on the main DC panel). So when you say turning that off still left the BT and furler live, you were probing at the BT solenoid line terminals (not load), right, and the solenoids were actually inoperable from the helm switches. That seems safe enough, that is, you couldn't accidentally operate them from the helm. 

If you want to actually kill the power to the bow thruster and furler, just turn off your main battery switch - remote twist handle in the port cockpit lazarette locker, next to the helm.  If you have a fuse in the main battery feed, that's your safety for a dead short at the furler/bow thruster. If not you'll have one heck of a cabin heater. 

Cheers, Craig 

SM plumbing under the ink.

eric freedman
 

Here is  a photo of some of the plumbing under the sink of the SM.

Fair winds,

Eric

sm376
Re: Is there a valve for the water intake for the washing machine?

karkauai
 

Thanks, Bill.
Kent

On Jul 12, 2020 9:31 PM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
The SM does not have any PEX fittings. Amel started PEX with the 54
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:58 PM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Thanks Danny and Bill.  I'll look under the stove, don't think I have ever been in there.

Are the piping to the sinks all PEX fittings?  Anybody know the size of the fittings?

Kent
SM243
Kristy

On Jul 12, 2020 2:30 PM, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and Kent.

SM 299 has a shut off valves for both the washing machine and the dishwasher below and behind the stove.

Regards

Danny

SM 299

Ocean Pearl

Mangonui New Zealand

On 13 July 2020 at 02:32 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:

Kent,

I purposefully said, " Later model SM2ks had the following (photo from the Users Manual)"

I have no idea when the cut-off valve was added by Amel, but I have seen some SMs that did not have one.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
 
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 9:13 AM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai= yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Along the same lines, I had a sink faucet fail last year, and had no way to shut water off to one faucet.  On my list is to put a shutoff valve on every faucet.  I didn't know there was a shutoff valve for the washer.  Gotta find that.

Kent
Sm243
Kristy

On Jul 11, 2020 1:23 PM, Willem Kroes < kavanga@...> wrote:
Thank you Bill,

I found the valve behind the cleaning stuff. I did not expect it on this side,but must admid that I failed to consult the manual.

Anyway, the problem is solved (also with the water intake valve at the washing machine side).

I am very happyt to be on my boat again after so many months of lock down. The Greek authorities made a great leap foreward with their digital system. There are also some very reliable Greek websites for updates on the Covid-19-situation in Greece, like this one:
https://www.atoz-guides.com/coronavirus-in-greece-update/

Thanks again and stay healthy!

Willem Kroes

SM#351 KAVANGA

now at anchor near Menidion Greece

 

 
Re: Is there a valve for the water intake for the washing machine?

CW Bill Rouse
 

The SM does not have any PEX fittings. Amel started PEX with the 54
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:58 PM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Thanks Danny and Bill.  I'll look under the stove, don't think I have ever been in there.

Are the piping to the sinks all PEX fittings?  Anybody know the size of the fittings?

Kent
SM243
Kristy

On Jul 12, 2020 2:30 PM, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and Kent.

SM 299 has a shut off valves for both the washing machine and the dishwasher below and behind the stove.

Regards

Danny

SM 299

Ocean Pearl

Mangonui New Zealand

On 13 July 2020 at 02:32 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:

Kent,

I purposefully said, " Later model SM2ks had the following (photo from the Users Manual)"

I have no idea when the cut-off valve was added by Amel, but I have seen some SMs that did not have one.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
 
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 9:13 AM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai= yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Along the same lines, I had a sink faucet fail last year, and had no way to shut water off to one faucet.  On my list is to put a shutoff valve on every faucet.  I didn't know there was a shutoff valve for the washer.  Gotta find that.

Kent
Sm243
Kristy

On Jul 11, 2020 1:23 PM, Willem Kroes < kavanga@...> wrote:
Thank you Bill,

I found the valve behind the cleaning stuff. I did not expect it on this side,but must admid that I failed to consult the manual.

Anyway, the problem is solved (also with the water intake valve at the washing machine side).

I am very happyt to be on my boat again after so many months of lock down. The Greek authorities made a great leap foreward with their digital system. There are also some very reliable Greek websites for updates on the Covid-19-situation in Greece, like this one:
https://www.atoz-guides.com/coronavirus-in-greece-update/

Thanks again and stay healthy!

Willem Kroes

SM#351 KAVANGA

now at anchor near Menidion Greece

 

 
Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)

CW Bill Rouse
 

Dean,
They are rated at 30amps at 12 volts, I think they will handle a lot more amps than wll be needed at 24.
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM Dean Gillies <stella@...> wrote:
Bill,
That's a nicely packaged set. I like the fixed leads which makes Porter's task easier.
I am 99.9% certain that they will work just fine as you describe.
The 0.1% risk: I could not find any documented specifications indicating that they are rated for switching 24V. Maybe you've seen that somewhere?
Cheers
Dean

X
Re: Is there a valve for the water intake for the washing machine?

karkauai
 

Thanks Danny and Bill.  I'll look under the stove, don't think I have ever been in there.

Are the piping to the sinks all PEX fittings?  Anybody know the size of the fittings?

Kent
SM243
Kristy

On Jul 12, 2020 2:30 PM, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and Kent.

SM 299 has a shut off valves for both the washing machine and the dishwasher below and behind the stove.

Regards

Danny

SM 299

Ocean Pearl

Mangonui New Zealand

On 13 July 2020 at 02:32 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:

Kent,

I purposefully said, " Later model SM2ks had the following (photo from the Users Manual)"

I have no idea when the cut-off valve was added by Amel, but I have seen some SMs that did not have one.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
 
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 9:13 AM karkauai via groups.io <karkauai= yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Along the same lines, I had a sink faucet fail last year, and had no way to shut water off to one faucet.  On my list is to put a shutoff valve on every faucet.  I didn't know there was a shutoff valve for the washer.  Gotta find that.

Kent
Sm243
Kristy

On Jul 11, 2020 1:23 PM, Willem Kroes < kavanga@...> wrote:
Thank you Bill,

I found the valve behind the cleaning stuff. I did not expect it on this side,but must admid that I failed to consult the manual.

Anyway, the problem is solved (also with the water intake valve at the washing machine side).

I am very happyt to be on my boat again after so many months of lock down. The Greek authorities made a great leap foreward with their digital system. There are also some very reliable Greek websites for updates on the Covid-19-situation in Greece, like this one:
https://www.atoz-guides.com/coronavirus-in-greece-update/

Thanks again and stay healthy!

Willem Kroes

SM#351 KAVANGA

now at anchor near Menidion Greece

 

 
Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)

Dean Gillies
 

Porter,
I like your thinking re BP analogy.
If we take that further... as we can measure arterial flow with Doppler ultrasound techniques, we could use a simple flow meter installed beside the pump to monitor flow rate on an ongoing basis.

I love how this thread has meandered from hydraulics and electrics through thermodynamics and medicine. All relevant and all interesting!

Cheers,
Dean
SY Stella
A54-154

Sent from my iPhone X
Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)

Dean Gillies
 

Bill,
That's a nicely packaged set. I like the fixed leads which makes Porter's task easier.
I am 99.9% certain that they will work just fine as you describe.
The 0.1% risk: I could not find any documented specifications indicating that they are rated for switching 24V. Maybe you've seen that somewhere?
Cheers
Dean

Sent from my iPhone X
Stove igniter replacement

CW Bill Rouse
 

I previously had a source for the exact replacement of the igniter for Eno stoves needing 6 outlets (4 burners + 2 oven burners).

If you are adventurous and want to try something with little risk, let me know if this will work:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-BBQ-Gas-Grill-6-Outlet-Spark-Generator-Push-Button-Igniter-AA-Battery-/153027190899 

It ships from Hong Kong and is only about $13.60 delivered in the US. 
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
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