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perhaps one of the pipes between plug hole and pump has started to collapse - this can occur. They are very simple to take apart and you may find something inside as well, As I recall there is no filter.
heres a break down diagram, but essentially all you need to do is unscrew the blue clamp and clean it out,gulper diagram
Thanks for that - very useful diagram. I'll disconect it and see what it sounds like running with no pipes, then take a look inside if necessary.
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I think maybe it has something stuck inside, have you looked at the filter?
Thanks John - Not done anymore than shine a torch on it, and move it about in case of a kink in the pipe. Is it straightforward to check the filter?
Julian
Edited to add - do these bellows pumps have filters - I thought the idea of them was they pumped all crud thrown at them?
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Last night it hesitated for a second, and then instead of it's usual 'woomp, woomp, woomp' on each stroke it was 'clack, clack, clack'. Still pumping (though seems to me slower) and not leaking. It was absolutely fine for the shower five minutes previously, so sudden occurrence.
I presume it's on it's way out, but before I shell out just wondering if anyone else has come across this?
Cheers
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Hi, I am looking for some advice and enlightenment.....
I have a Beta engine with a centaflex type drive plate (as advised by Beta) On tickover in gear it chatters which disappears at anything more than tickover. It would appear to be quite costly to replace, parts alone £180-240 plus vat then fitting. It does not seem to affect the boat performance in any way. Is this more the case of being a little annoying or is it a warning of a catastrophic failure. I am happy to run for another year saving for a replacement but if it is likely to go bang without warning then I'll bite the bullet and get it sorted now.
Any advice would be very welcome,
Thanks
Nev NB Waterlily
I have a BMC, and don't know what plate, but mine chatters just like that, then fine above tickover. In the winter, fine above fast tickover. I understand from others it could be imminent failure, but it's been like that four years now.
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The tales of varnish falling off after less than a year appear to be fairly commonoplace, however I sometimes wonder whether these stories are based upon the use of olde fashioned or unsuitable varishes such as poly eurethane. My experience of Craftmaster clear is quite different, I varnished the back panels of Helvetia nearly three years ago, and there is no sign of deterioration at all. It may be down to the product, or the carefull application, or a combination of both, but based upon my experience Craftmaster clear is certainly a product I can recommend to restore life into dulling paintwork and signwriting.
For the record, I cleaned and degreased the back panels, touched up several areas where lettering had been worn thin by excessive polishng, and then flatted the entire area using an ultra fine grade scotch pad (as suggested by Phil Speight). I applied one coat of varnish in the same manner a coach painting, laying off vertically. Two days later the first coat was lightly abraded, and flatted again using the Scotch pad, and a second coat of varnish applied. I used a Purdy Monarch elite brush (also recommended by Phil Speight) which has produced an almost glass like finish to the panels.
Me too on my front and back panels. Same preparation, same Craftmaster Clear, and that was four years ago. The only thing to note is that scratches show more clearly on the varnished panels as a white mark owing to lack of pigment. This has never affected surrounding areas with time by lifting or flaking etc. On the front panel which keeps getting clobbered with the bike, by prepping as before and applying another coat the scratches miraculously disappear, and that re-varnish was two years ago and all still fine.
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" Richard Cranium " please, a little more decorum would not go amiss I am of a fragile disposition and big tough speaking from the likes of you has me quaking in my boots wondering how to cope Bless.
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Freeze tonite and fit a brilliant multi fuel squirrell tomorrow
Dick head - perhaps like me he'd love too but doesn't have the room? I hate this forum for glib responses like this instead of helpful replies.
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Regardless of whether or not Eva found Big Ginge, I urge you to take this cat to a vet to have it scanned for a chip before you decide to take it wiht you. Cat's will eat whatever they can get hold of, it doesn't mean they are lost/starving etc. If you take this cat thinking you are rescuing an abandoned stray, you may be causing it's real owner some unecessary worry and heartache just because the cat that owns them is an opportunistic greedy guts.
Spot on. My mother has a cat that goes 'walk about' for three weeks, then comes home for three weeks. The 'other' family must equally wonder where it disappears to.
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Turn off the gas, hold onto the end of the wire with one hand, push the button with your other hand.
If you don't go Ow! then it's faulty.
Tony
I was going to say something like that! Seriously though, both times mine failed, you felt extra resistance before it clicked, until over a period of time it wouldn't click down at all.
If you try the above you'll have to hold the chassis with the other hand
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Thanks for advice. I confirm it is definitely not the 12v type of ignition, but is the piezo clicker button.
They are very straightforward to change - I've done mine twice over the years. Can't remember exactly how, but it's a fifteen minute job. Last time I bought one (15mths), it was around £12. Only thing to be aware of is that it's simply a push fit into the case, but there is a little metal lug on the collar of the clicker assembly, and when the whole thing is pushed into place this must be in contact with the metal part of the chassis to ground it and complete the circuit.
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Each plug runs at 2 volts, and they are all connected to a single wire daisy chained across the tips. In the picture, the wire coming in from the left goes to a dropper resistor. So far, so good - 12 volts to resistor, resistor drops voltage to 2 volts for the plugs.
So, what's the wire going from the right hand heater plug to earth for?
Richard
It's a 2+2+2+2=8v load with a resistor dropping 4V?
http://www.tb-training.co.uk/MarineE07.html
Snap!
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Interesting little gizmo - does it have to be aligned??
Yes, it does, but doesn't seem too critical. I've also found that although I had a reasonable signal, my pocket meter showed a better one with it mounted horizontally.
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Normally I use satellite, but my current mooring is in a ravine in a low terrestrial signal area. Perceived wisdom is that only a 'proper' high gain arial correctly polarised could get any chance of signal - but they don't.
Two others on the moorings said the only way they got telly was with one of these fag packet sized things.
I was still sceptical when I bought one, but it actually works. Very well. Comes with several mounting options (pole clamp, suction clamp), and a neat extension to the co-ax lead where you plug in the supplied 12/24V supply internally, which then runs the power up the co-ax cable to the gizmo (Mains and cigarette lighter socket are supplied). I can't see myself going back to satellite now.
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Yes, I have one. I am happy.
Hope this helps
Rob
Thanks Rob.
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...of these?
Just wondering as I'm considering a Honda and these are comparable but half the price - with a two year warranty rather than five.
Ta
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To some-one that doesn't know about sound signals 3 honks would sound aggressive!
John
True, but like how you say something, three longer blasts sound as if they are a signal - even if they dont understand it!
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Woke up this morning and thought my milk from the fridge was rather warm, then discovered contents of the freezer compartment were semi frozen.
The light was working, and turning up the stat had no effect. Switching off and back on at the plug started the compressor running though.
Not low voltage as I was cruising all yesterday afternoon and the batteries read 13.1V this morning (I suppose that should have given me a clue before I discovered the milk was warm).
I suppose it's got itself stuck - anyone else experienced it?
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Another overheard VHF Conversation. : -
"Muscat Radio this is Tanker British Justice"
"This is Muscat Radio, who is calling?"
"Muscat Radio, this is British Justice"
"This is Muscat Radio , please repeat, British what?"
The voice from the tanker replies "British Justice, British Justice."
A third heavy accented voice intervenes "No such bloody thing"
Edited to delete a controversial comment.
That reminds me of this story:-
Allegedly, while taxiing at London's Gatwick Airport, the crew of a US Air flight departing for Ft. Lauderdale made a wrong turn and came nose to nose with a United 727. An irate female ground controller lashed out at the US Air crew, screaming: "US Air 2771, where the hell are you going?! I told you to turn right onto Charlie taxiway! You turned right on Delta! Stop right there. I know it's difficult for you to tell the difference between C and D, but get it right!" Continuing her rage to the embarrassed crew, she was now shouting hysterically: "God! Now you've screwed everything up! It'll take forever to sort this out! You stay right there and don't move till I tell you to! You can expect progressive taxi instructions in about half an hour and I want you to go exactly where I tell you, when I tell you, and how I tell you! You got that, US Air 2771?" US Air 2771: "Yes, ma'am," the humbled crew responded. Naturally, the ground control communications frequency fell terribly silent after the verbal bashing of US Air 2771. Nobody wanted to chance engaging the irate ground controller in her current state of mind. Tension in every cockpit out around Gatwick was definitely running high. Just then an unknown pilot broke the silence and keyed his microphone, asking: "Wasn't I married to you once?"
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For the unitiated (that's me) how do I find out what you recommend in your first paragraph Chalky
Interesting about the electric toothbrush - I'll have to try it out and see how it goes
Came across this if it helps:-
The unit we've reviewed here has a peak power rating of 300W but a sustained rating of 140W. That's not a huge amount, but since many notebooks can survive on a power draw of under 100W, it should be sufficient.
Read more: Belkin AC Anywhere Power Inverter review - IT Reviews http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h255.htm#ixzz1PKntgTMk
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Are there any pubs near the canal, say between the visitor moorings and the deep lock, worthy of decerning ale drinkers?
Do not be put off by the facade! - look out for the original gas lamps above the bar. Great home made pork pies too.
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Grilletto. Fire up closed up with top open that acts like a chimney. Open out to cook. Fold up when finished into fireproof bag. Not cheap but brilliant.
ETA Link
Agree, very compact stowed, and very fast to get going in 'chimney' mode, though I'm sure I only paid £50 just a couple of years ago.
Never had the b*lls to take it back on board immediately after putting it in the 'snuff pouch' though.
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I've had trouble with the bleed screws ever since fitting the engine. If I leave the engine for a length of time I have to bleed the injector pump before it will start and it seems the bleed screws have been leaking, but today while bleeding the thing and tightening the screw it shered off!
leaving some of it's thread still in the pump... as the screw has a hole through it I can't start the engine...I'll have to take the pump off and hope I can get the thread out..At least I know a cheap firm which do work on pumps if I get stuck..
Gary
Is this a BMC 1.5, and is it the screw on the top? If so I've done the same, BUT, the screw is itself mounted into a removable bolt thingy with a spring inside. So you don't need worry about getting the actual sheared bleed screw out, just replace the whole thing. I managed to get one second hand from PB Mechanical for only a few pounds. They were extremely helpful, even emailing me a pic to ensure we were talking about the same thing. Good luck.
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I don't believe this is through the wiring - I have installed several types from Bedazzled as I slowly upgrade all the lighting. All well and good after two different types for the spots until I try another type for the bulkhead lighting just a fortnight ago. Nasty background hiss on the radio which will also no longer search for the next station unless the light is off (radio interference). Tried them in the lights furthest away from the radio and it's better, but still discernible background 'hush'.
Bedazzled were very helpful and said it was an older type controller in the bulb I had chosen, and suggested an alternative. Fitted four of those only yesterday, and they are absolutely fine.
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As a user of the lacquer, I can say it's been very good for four years now on the mushrooms and tiller, with the exception of the mushroom above the alde. That now looks like a mushroom that needs a bit of a brasso rather than completely tarnished. Must be the heat.
The advantage with lacquer of course is that it will be very easy to get off and redo if necessary.
And a little goes a very long way. IIRC it came in a 500ml can, and it's exteremely thin. Three mushrooms, tiller, two door knockers and a letterbox at home and I've still more than three quarters left.
Edited to say - brushed on.
Incralac
Ken
That's the stuff.
" Richard Cranium " please, a little more decorum would not go amiss I am of a fragile disposition and big tough speaking from the likes of you has me quaking in my boots wondering how to cope 
:lol:
Whale Gulper
in Boat Building & Maintenance
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Thanks - This has all reminded me. Few months ago I was taking a grill of the ceiling above the shower, and one of the small screws dropped in the plug 'ole. At the time I thought that'll sit in the trap, but of course there isn't one.
Shower has been used a dozens and dozens of times since then, but I wonder?