Robbo Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Yes, as I understand it, they ran it in the boat with the exhaust facing an open side door. I'm talking about a fitted exhaust directly outside similar to the engine. If blocked/restricted the engine would stop Not that one, they extend the exhaust using that flexible exhaust stuff which came away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileypete Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Is it possible to fit a petrol engined genny in a boat and still get a BSS pass? Bob Might be safer if a secure ventilated steel locker is built into/onto the side of the boat with comparable vent/drain arrangements to a gas locker, so the genny is effectively sealed from the interior. As well as exhaust leaks, petrol leaks and fire are possible problems. cheers, Pete. ~smpt~ Edited September 14, 2014 by smileypete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Not that one, they extend the exhaust using that flexible exhaust stuff which came away. well it shouldn't have come away, that's controllable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 The incident was on Windermere, I think. Ad-hoc exhaust extension made using copper pipe and soldered joints. The solder melted..... MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 oh dear, that's why soldered gas pipes on a boat are a BSC fail. They must be compression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George94 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I finally got a quote on delivery of the generator from one of the suppliers. to Felixstowe port, England it's US$30/cbm. She said a cbm is two 5kw generators. They'll ship a single one and I suppose the cost would probably be about the same. That's less than 20 quid, which is pretty darn cheap. The price, if I recall, was FOB some port in China. Shipping is only a small part of the landed cost. There is then insurance, shipping agent's fees, customs duties, VAT (at 20% on all the aforementioned) and the cost of delivery within the UK. There is probably also a charge for paying the VAT. Strangely, you have obtained a shipping cost without establishing what the price for a single unit will be. Then there is the question of guarantees, spare parts, servicing, etc. And all this in response to a question about running a washing machine from a suitcase (ie portable) generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G2 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 George, lighten up. There's nothing to be gained by jumping all over me, besides, I often bite back. If every thread on this forum stayed strictly on subject I'd would be completely chagrined by straying off course. As it is, you're just being incorrigible for no good reason. I happened to be looking at generators when this subject came up and so I posted some information I had that I thought might be of interest to someone. I'm not selling the generators, so there's nothing in this for me other than just sharing the information. I'm sure that if someone on this forum decided to buy one of these generators they would get all of the complete details before ordering. I did, in fact, establish what the price would be for one unit, and I posted it in this thread. If you have difficulty reading simple English.... Well, I won't finish that because I've been told I sometimes get hostile, but, ya know, there's no need to make the kind of post you made here. I don't try to find fault with your posts, how about you extend the same courtesy to me? If you want to supplement the information I've provided, go for it. But be a gentleman when you do so, okay. Being obnoxious impresses no one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George94 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 George, lighten up. There's nothing to be gained by jumping all over me, besides, I often bite back. If every thread on this forum stayed strictly on subject I'd would be completely chagrined by straying off course. As it is, you're just being incorrigible for no good reason. I happened to be looking at generators when this subject came up and so I posted some information I had that I thought might be of interest to someone. I'm not selling the generators, so there's nothing in this for me other than just sharing the information. I'm sure that if someone on this forum decided to buy one of these generators they would get all of the complete details before ordering. I did, in fact, establish what the price would be for one unit, and I posted it in this thread. If you have difficulty reading simple English.... Well, I won't finish that because I've been told I sometimes get hostile, but, ya know, there's no need to make the kind of post you made here. I don't try to find fault with your posts, how about you extend the same courtesy to me? If you want to supplement the information I've provided, go for it. But be a gentleman when you do so, okay. Being obnoxious impresses no one! I am never hostile without good reason. If you want courtesy, try being courteous yourself, and you'll get courtesy back BTW, I note you are on the side of the "robust debaters" in another thread. By their friends, ye shall know them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G2 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am never hostile without good reason. If you want courtesy, try being courteous yourself, and you'll get courtesy back BTW, I note you are on the side of the "robust debaters" in another thread. By their friends, ye shall know them. ROFL - Your xenophobia doesn't constitute good reason. I think your inherent insignificance is getting the better of you. Feelings of inadequacy can do that to a person. As far as what I said on the other thread, obviously reading for comprehension is not one of your strong points as you have totally misconstrued what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George94 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 ROFL - Your xenophobia doesn't constitute good reason. I think your inherent insignificance is getting the better of you. Feelings of inadequacy can do that to a person. As far as what I said on the other thread, obviously reading for comprehension is not one of your strong points as you have totally misconstrued what I said. Lacking an argument, you resort to abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Country Lee Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 To get back on topic, I've done a conversion on a petrol generator (purchased cheaply due to a blown engine), removed the engine and getting a pulley machined to run the genny off an extra long alternator v belt. 2 years on it's still pushing 110/230 every day quite happily. Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George94 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 To get back on topic, I've done a conversion on a petrol generator (purchased cheaply due to a blown engine), removed the engine and getting a pulley machined to run the genny off an extra long alternator v belt. 2 years on it's still pushing 110/230 every day quite happily. Lee. Sounds like a good solution for those with the necessary skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Country Lee Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sounds like a good solution for those with the necessary skills. I'm planning on repeating this with my next project/build for my retirement live aboard. 110 for my tools and 230 for a washer etc.. Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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