Stus-List Re: Bilge pump breaker issue

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

I've used a Water Witch for more than ten years without a problem.

Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR


On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 2:24 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I much prefer the Ultra Safety Systems junior bilge pump switch. Pricey
> but worth it.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche’ 35-1
>
>
> 
> FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?)
> electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus
> throwing the bilge pump breaker. It looks like the water tight seal for the
> wires of the Water Wizard gave it up and allowed water inside, shorting the
> circuit.
>
> Charlie Nelson
> C 36 XL/kcb
> Water Phantom
>
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Stus-List Re: Racor 500MA question

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Why was the Racor vacuum gauge reading high?   Okay, the answer. Doh!

Not a plugged pickup screen/tube. 
Not a collapsed/delaminated supply hose. 
Not a wonky check valve (kinda). 
The cause? Owner neglect/ignorance/laziness. 

21 years of not checking the bowl for water.  The water separating filter was 
doing its job. Enough water had accumulated so that the ball check valve was 
starting to close. This ball sinks in diesel but floats in water.  It is 
supposed to shut off when the water gets too high. It was doing its job. The 
boat owner wasn’t doing his. 

Removed the Racor.  Emptied the water and completely cleaned the filter.  Gauge 
now reads in the white. 

Added task to spring recommissioning checklist. 

> 
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Re: Bilge pump breaker issue

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I much prefer the Ultra Safety Systems junior bilge pump switch. Pricey but 
worth it. 

Dennis C. 
Touche’ 35-1
> 
> 
> FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?) 
> electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus 
> throwing the bilge pump breaker. It looks like the water tight seal for the 
> wires of the Water Wizard gave it up and allowed water inside, shorting the 
> circuit.
> 
> Charlie Nelson
> C 36 XL/kcb
> Water Phantom
> 
> 
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> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
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Stus-List Re: To pressure wash or not

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

It might have to do with how ablative it is - I am using Petit Odyssey
Trinidad, which is considered ablative, but tough enough to take a mild
pressure washing and still be good. I would say if they let you do the
pressure washing, you can see how it is going.

Bill Coleman
Entrada, Erie PA


On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 12:02 PM Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello all
> I'm getting ready to haul Rebecca Leah for the summer here in Mexico. My
> question is should I pressure wash after haul out or have the bottom
> cleaned now before hauling?
>  I'm using an Ablative paint. I will splash again in late Oct.
> Thanks
> Doug
>
> Douglas Mountjoy
> 1988 C LF 39
> Mexico at large
> 1984 Sabre 34
> Port Orchard, WA
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Stus-List Re: Bilge pump breaker issue

[cenelson--- via CnC-List]

 FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?) 
electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus 
throwing the bilge pump breaker. It looks like the water tight seal for the 
wires of the Water Wizard gave it up and allowed water inside, shorting the 
circuit.
Since I never trust the bilge pump or anything else attached to it when I am 
away from the boat, I removed the switch and the pump works fine--when I turn 
the breaker on while on board. Another example why I do not power anything on 
board when I am not on board. 
My previous adventure with a float switch failure (mechanical then) ran the 
bilge pump continuously while the shore power was replenishing the power losses 
from the battery. After x hours (or days?) of this, the Zantex battery charger 
burned through an on board resister and stopped charging the batteries which 
were subsequently drained completely by the time I returned to the boat. 
If not for the resister (sacrificial maybe), the Zantex might have caught fire 
and burned the boat to the waterline. Since then NOTHING electrical is ever 
left on when no one is on board.
Charlie NelsonC 36 XL/kcbWater Phantom
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, 10:09:55 PM EDT, cenelson--- via CnC-List 
 wrote:  
 
 My bilge pump breaker has recently started to disconnect immediately after 
being switched on.
I suspect my rule pump has failed and developed a short to ground although it 
might be a wire that has either shorted or it might be the water witch float 
switch.
My thought is to just replace the pump and see if that does it—I have an 
identical spare pump on board. BTW, I never rely on the float switch when away 
from the boat—so this breaker is always off unless I am on board. 
Other suggestions from listers are welcome.
Thanks,
Charlie NelsonC 36 XL/kcbWater Phantom


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Stus-List To pressure wash or not

[Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List]

Hello all
I'm getting ready to haul Rebecca Leah for the summer here in Mexico. My
question is should I pressure wash after haul out or have the bottom
cleaned now before hauling?
 I'm using an Ablative paint. I will splash again in late Oct.
Thanks
Doug

Douglas Mountjoy
1988 C LF 39
Mexico at large
1984 Sabre 34
Port Orchard, WA
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