Discharge manifold repair/replacement
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Hi all,
I have a hole in my water discharge manifold which is currently bound with some bicycle inner tube as a temporary repair. Ideally I'd like to replace it with a stainless one but here in Grenada I cannot find anywhere to get metric stainless tubing. It looks like the existing one is made of brass - can someone confirm? Perhaps I can just get the hole welded up - any advise on this? I am a bit worried in case the hole gets bigger or others develop as the boat is now 11 years old. Cheers, Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 |
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Paul, I am not clear...Volvo, Onan, something else? On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <yafohi@...> wrote: Hi all, |
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Ah, sorry, it's the one that takes the bilge, fridge and water maker discharges.
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 |
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Paul, I think that you are describing the manifold which I circled in red below. If this is what you are describing, I suggest a temporary repair and ordering a new part from SAV@.... For a temporary repair, clean the area of the holel and use 2-part epoxy. I believe that this is a custom part made by Amel and made out of copper. I notice in my photo that it appears to NOT be connected to the Amel Bonding system. If yours is the same and not connected, I suggest connecting it to the nearby ball valve which I see a yellow/green bonding wire attached. Let me know if your copper manifold is NOT connected (bonded).  On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 10:47 AM Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <yafohi@...> wrote: Ah, sorry, it's the one that takes the bilge, fridge and water maker discharges. |
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Bill,
That's the one, and yes mine is connected to the bonding system. I have no experience using epoxy for repairs but was thinking about taking it to a welder to repair the hole - would this in your opinion be a workable solution? You mention ordering a new part from SAV@... - sorry, don't know who that is. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 |
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I think a welder would repair with lead, which will be fine. Be sure to inspect for any other corrosion or electrolysis. And be sure that the copper is unpainted and shiny where the bonding wire connects. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 On Wed, Mar 13, 2019, 11:38 AM Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <yafohi@...> wrote: Bill, |
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul. This is the perfect type of repair for a hand moldable epoxy. The one I use is emerkit from my local plumber. There are others available from chandleries It will adhere to wet surfaces. It is in two parts. Take equal quantities of each and work them thoroughly together and apply Works very well and lasts well. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 14 March 2019 at 05:38 Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <yafohi@...> wrote: |
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Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Danny,
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Thread drift.... Nice to meet you this morning. Enjoy your northerly sail. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM 007 Opua, NZ On 14 Mar 2019, at 11:15, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
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Hi Paul,
This may apply although it involves the distribution manifold and might be of general interest. When I was in the Amel shop in Le Marin (not that far from you), this caught my eye. François, who had fabricated it explained that it was for an Amel 54 and I believe he said it was €800. Looked like a really great idea to me....I took a pic and made a mental note to think about making up one back in the States using Bill's dimensions. (For you SM owners) he did indicate to me that he would consider fabricating one for an SM. Gotta love the individual ball valves. Plus acid cleaner possibilities....  Bob and Suzanne, KAIMI |
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Paul,
sav@ amel dot fr is the email address to use when you want to order parts directly from Amel in La Rochelle. The department is called "Service après-vente", managed by Thierry BILLARD and his assistant is Mrs. Maud TOUILLET. Generally, Maud will answer your emails and her English is excellent. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA |
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eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
Hi , Do you have any idea as to who makes these fittings? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of rossirossix4
[Edited Message Follows] Hi Paul, |
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