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Thanks for all the helpful posts and also the comical duck shrubbery it has made me giggle. I found a large hammer worked well to remove the old plate and the new one is now installed without any hassle thanks again

Thanks for the tips i actually never used the riddle but a poker as suggested. The riddle actually doesn’t work so I don’t have any way of rotating it. I’m not totally convinced it will even come out of the square grate without much persuasion

Please help i need to replace the circular riddle grate in my morso stove, does anyone know how to remove the riddle plate arm that runs through it so I can get the old one out? Seems like it should be a simple removal but I can’t work it out thanks

It’s not, it’s a 12 volt one plugged into the 12volt ring main on the boat

I actually don’t think the isolator is working at all which is concerning it should isolate the batteries and effectively shut off all electrics no?? when I turn the key I still have power as my radio carries on regardless. Aside from that I’ve come to my limits I think. Hoping the man coming Monday will be a fix it man

Thanks rusty I have just had a quick look, the blue sea ones certainly look more substantive and up to job. Thanks for the recommendation

I’m thinking it’s a cable issue defo but I’m no good with electrics so I’m not going to be able to fix it myself I don’t think. Yes the isolator switch is one of those plastic red key ones. It feels nasty to turn it as well. I wasn’t aware there are other options but potentially I will have to have that replaced hopefully if it is a cable issue it should be cheap in comparison to a travel pack issue though thanks again

As far as I’m aware the alternator is all good. I’ve used the same people the last few times so I’m putting my trust on them really but I’ve no reason to doubt them. Ive just had a look at a few cables and tried to trace back where they run. Electrics is not my strongest point. Ive wiggled a few cables and re set the isolator 12 volt switch. I then re started the engine and everything came on. Generator light and travel pack. Ran for about 5 mins before cutting off. So im thinking initially I’ve got a cable issue somewhere. One of my board neighbours has rung someone he knows and they are coming out Monday to take a look and hopefully diagnose. Fingers crossed its a cable issue and an easy and cheap resolve thanks again

Hi yes the brushes were ok and it’s been bench tested as well with no issues im wondering about the loom, I’ve noted from the link to the engineer that the looms can become damaged and worn, and that he in fact cuts them back and reconnects them. If im honest this is the only part of the alternator that looks worn, the connector is a plastic clip type and it’s showing signs of wear. I think i will have to bite the bullet and just get it looked at.

Thanks nicknorman for your help yes I can use the victron without either the generator or engine and the 240ring main is live. I use it every morning for the coffee machine so I know it’s good. I didn’t know there was a rocker switch, obviously I haven’t switched anything off, and It was working then wasn’t with no influence from me I’ve just popped a mirror under the box to take a photo ( I’ve added it to the thread) as it’s slightly awkward in a cupboard. I can’t see a switch anywhere though. I see what you mean about the travel pack functioning. I’m not sure where the power feed comes from if I’m honest. I suspect that this isn’t going to be an issue I can resolve by myself, but I am on an rcr engine course this weekend so I will pick their brains before making a call out. Thanks again

Hi rusty69 i believe so, I’ve tensioned it the same as it was last time it was removed and both belts have the minimal slack. If it stops raining I’ll try and pop a video on of that side of the engine running, but it all looks good to me thanks

Hi, wow responses already that’s awesome so to clarify its the high power alternator I’ve had tested. The 12volt is still working ok. Ive used the auto shop before and the guys there are good. I’ve had the brushes on the same alternator done about 2 years ago which is why I assumed it was an alternator problem again given the intermittent working before failure. I am a livaboard so it does get some useage The high power alternator runs to an Electrolux travel power box which then in turn feeds the combo victron. On the front it says 12/1500/50. Ive posted some pics of the units installed. I currently have my portable generator running and as you can see the victron is working fine from the shore line so I don’t think there is any issue with this. The main cable i refer to is the grey one grey one in the picture to the travel power box. This runs directly from the high power alternator I’ve had tested and re installed. When the engine is running, I have no green light to say that it’s generating, and on the travel pack it normally hums slightly when it’s running and you can see the fan spinning through the top vent which it’s not. Let me know if you have any further suggestions or tips thanks

So im not new to boating, but my ex husband did most of the engine and electrical maintenance work on the boat. I notcied 2 weeks ago that I had no 240 ring main whilst I was using the engine. It intermittently worked then stopped altogether. My initial thoughts were the secondary alternator, so I stripped it off the engine and took it to the same auto electricians as before. I’ve picked it up today and it’s had a new bearing casing fitted and the wires re soldered but bar that it was bench testing fine. I have put it back on the engine today with some hope hope that everything would come back to life but it hasn’t. The travel pack isn’t running and neither is the victron Ive had some mutters from my ex earlier in the year that the main core cable from the alternator into the victron might need replacing, however this was never done. The victron is all working and functioning fine when used from a portable generator so i don’t think that is the issue. The boat is 20 years old and as far as I’m aware the cable has never been replaced. Does anyone have any advice as to whether it’s likely to be the cable and if so how do I remove it and where is best to find a replacement. Many thanks in advance