[Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise
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When the previous owner of Kristy rebuilt my pump, he must have used non SS screws to secure the flapper valves, or poor quality stainless. The screws were rusted almost through and broke when I tried to replace them. I had to drill them out and use bigger screws. Make sure you use marine stainless. Kent SM243
On Sep 16, 2015, at 10:23 AM, william_maffei@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Hi Everyone -
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amelforme
Just out of curiosity more than anything else, has anyone ever had the one way valve/prime retainer device on the end of the electric bilge pump intake hose fail? In 30 plus years of messing around in Amel boats, I have only had to clean off coagulated shmegma to return one to full function. Would be interesting to know if others have a different experience.
Joel
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 3:00 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise
When the previous owner of Kristy rebuilt my pump, he must have used non SS screws to secure the flapper valves, or poor quality stainless. The screws were rusted almost through and broke when I tried to replace them. I had to drill them out and use bigger screws. Make sure you use marine stainless. Kent SM243
Hi Everyone -
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My boat's 16 yrs old and I'm sure still has the original. Kent SM 243
On Sep 16, 2015, at 3:34 PM, 'Joel Potter' jfpottercys@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Just out of curiosity more than anything else, has anyone ever had the one way valve/prime retainer device on the end of the electric bilge pump intake hose fail? In 30 plus years of messing around in Amel boats, I have only had to clean off coagulated shmegma to return one to full function. Would be interesting to know if others have a different experience.
Joel
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
When the previous owner of Kristy rebuilt my pump, he must have used non SS screws to secure the flapper valves, or poor quality stainless. The screws were rusted almost through and broke when I tried to replace them. I had to drill them out and use bigger screws. Make sure you use marine stainless. Kent SM243
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Joel,
I cleaned this the other day as my flapper valve inside the pump fell off. I found the screws, the flapper and the small metal plate inside the one-way valve. So, the valve is dual purpose J I put it all back together – works great. (but needs new bearings that I will order form McMaster Carr) With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull #275 www.creampuff.us Currently cruising: Annapolis in diesel mechanic school From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 3:35 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise Just out of curiosity more than anything else, has anyone ever had the one way valve/prime retainer device on the end of the electric bilge pump intake hose fail? In 30 plus years of messing around in Amel boats, I have only had to clean off coagulated shmegma to return one to full function. Would be interesting to know if others have a different experience. Joel From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 3:00 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise When the previous owner of Kristy rebuilt my pump, he must have used non SS screws to secure the flapper valves, or poor quality stainless. The screws were rusted almost through and broke when I tried to replace them. I had to drill them out and use bigger screws. Make sure you use marine stainless. Kent SM243 On Sep 16, 2015, at 10:23 AM, william_maffei@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote: Hi Everyone - Was wondering if anyone would chime in on some of their secrets used to help keep the bilge clean. Recently, I notice the main bilge system was continuously running after a dinner clean up and running the sink. The next day I removed the suction hose from the pump and notice that it was clogged up. I unclogged it and replaced it back onto the the pump. Next time the bilge pump turned on the pump was still just running and not pumping. Manual pump works fine and helps remove the excess water. Figuring there is a clog somewhere in the line and I will trouble shoot when I get out of work. Anyone care to chime in with some of their secrets or advice to help this system? Side Note: The grey water does not smell at all and when the pump is running it appears that there is water coming from the exit plug however the water level is not going down unless the manual pump is used. Bill SM #195 It's all Good [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
From my previous you may guess that I have. I have found after working on the pump valves that the problem was solved at the bottom Danny Sent from Samsung Mobile
-------- Original message -------- From: "'Joel Potter' jfpottercys@... [amelyachtowners]" Date:17/09/2015 7:34 AM (GMT+12:00) To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise Just out of curiosity more than anything else, has anyone ever had the one way valve/prime retainer device on the end of the electric bilge pump intake hose fail? In 30 plus years of messing around in Amel boats, I have only had to clean off coagulated shmegma to return one to full function. Would be interesting to know if others have a different experience.
Joel
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
When the previous owner of Kristy rebuilt my pump, he must have used non SS screws to secure the flapper valves, or poor quality stainless. The screws were rusted almost through and broke when I tried to replace them. I had to drill them out and use bigger screws. Make sure you use marine stainless. Kent SM243
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amelforme
Ah, the usually negative’ Law Of Unintended Consequences’ can sometimes be a good thing! Will miss seeing you both in Annapolis during the show as this is the first time in 39 years that I won’t be attending.
Have fun with your Amel. It’s a real Creampuff…
Joel
Joel F. Potter/Cruising Yacht Specialist LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY 954 462 5869 office 954 812 2485 cell
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 4:55 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Suggestions/Advise
Joel,
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william_maffei@...
Thank you all for responding! Bill M SM #195 It's all Good
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Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Joel, I replaced the Joker Valve on the end of the "bilge" pump hose. It was leaking, but possibly it would not be noticed. I happen to notice it when cleaning the sump. When I removed the hose from the sump, it continued to leak water (joker valve not closed). And when I re-inserted the hose in the sump, it took a while to prime. Had I not done this, I would not have noticed the loss of prime. I later replaced the hose with an almost clear reinforced hose, so that I can clearly see that water remains in the hose and the Joker Valve is working. Bill BeBe 387
On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 10:03 PM, Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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