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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-08-2023, 00:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,433
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: White Smoke in Exhaust - What next?

Thanks all, great advice. I appreciate you all.

I'll have a look into the above and start narrowing things down.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-08-2023, 02:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,433
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: White Smoke in Exhaust - What next?

Couple of edits and clarifications on the above as can’t edit the post directly:

I realise that it might be other reasons. The smoke volume isn’t significant, it’s just noticeable when looking at...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-08-2023, 01:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,433
Posted By lawrence_craig
White Smoke in Exhaust - What next?

Hi all,

TL:DR - Seeing white smoke from exhaust, coolant temps ok, how long is it ok to wait? How urgent is it? Till it becomes an issue?

I have a Volvo Penta D2-55

I am sure this has come...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-04-2023, 08:02
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Alternator High Voltage

This ^ was it. The Vsense wire is wired to the Leisure battery bank. No idea why or where! Now to trace it and fix it ��*��
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-04-2023, 07:10
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By lawrence_craig
Alternator High Voltage

Hi all,

I recently changed my house battery bank to Lithium. As a result, the alternator (70a) no longer charges the house bank, just the starter battery (50aH starter). It's a non-isolated system...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-03-2023, 12:58
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Using 2nd charger from inverter

Thanks for responding. Why do you think it’s not a good use? Do you mean from a utilisation point of view or will it actually be bad for the centaur/battery? If I don’t use it for this duty, it will...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-03-2023, 03:35
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By lawrence_craig
Using 2nd charger from inverter

Hi all,

I am installing a LiFePO4 bank and charging it from my Multiplus Inverter/Charger. I have a spare Centaur charge and was thinking of using it to charge my Lead Acid starter battery when on...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-02-2023, 11:49
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By lawrence_craig
Lewmar H2 Clutch Plate Nut Size

Hi all,

Does anyone happen to know what the size of the nut is on the stainless steel clutch plate on the Lewmar H3 is? I suspect it's in the region on 20-25mm.

I am away from boat so hoping...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-02-2023, 08:15
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Alternator Charging LFP from LA via DCDC charger

ah thanks both. It's as I thought. Clears it up, cheers.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-02-2023, 07:45
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By lawrence_craig
Alternator Charging LFP from LA via DCDC charger

Hi there.

I have a 70amp 12V Alternator on my VP engine connected to a LA 100aH starter battery.

If I was to introduce a 12V DC-DC charger to charge a 200aH LFP battery, are there any...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-10-2022, 22:46
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Lewmar H2 Windlass Gypsy Not Rotating

Thanks Jim, however, tightening the end cap doesn’t fix it. I also don’t think the Lewmar H2 has a clutch.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-10-2022, 11:28
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By lawrence_craig
Lewmar H2 Windlass Gypsy Not Rotating

Hi all,

Today, my gypsy on my windlass stopped rotating. The motor operates and if I move/wiggle the gypsy a little without load, it turns but when you put load on it, it doesn't turn. I expect...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-10-2022, 12:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,314
Posted By lawrence_craig
Anyone fitted a DSE 3110 CP to a Paguro/Mastervolt/FP 4000

I bought a DSE 3110 control panel (Deep Sea Electronics) to replace my Paguro 4000 CP, looking to confirm my interpretation of the wiring diagram is correct so I can connect it to the CP. Therefore I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-09-2022, 11:33
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By lawrence_craig
Jabso Par-Max Water Pump growling

Hi all,

I’ve experienced something strange recently with my Par-Max pump.

Previous action: When a tap was used it would run fine, when the tap is closed, the pump would come up to pressure and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-09-2022, 23:26
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By lawrence_craig
Signs engine battery about to fail

Hi all,

Looking for some experienced views out there (not just Googling it).

When do you realise the engine battery is due to be changed?

Reason I ask is my engine battery is about 3 seasons...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-08-2022, 05:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

I managed to get a bit further today in that it’s definitely a control circuit issue. I cleaned all the contacts on the sensors and also the control panel plug. It started up and ran for a few...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-08-2022, 02:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

Thanks Pete, that's super helpful.

How do I test if sensors are grounded/fault to earth? Is it just test if voltage goes to an earth point when powered?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2022, 12:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

https://i.imgur.com/p5eHpLA.jpg

This is the wiring diagram. I tried removing the oil and temp switches but start up is still failing.

Posted a video: https://i.imgur.com/F4qLHMh.mp4
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-08-2022, 07:55
Replies: 0
Views: 407
Posted By lawrence_craig
Fridge Digital Thermostat

Hi there,

I have had a digital thermostat installed for 2-3 years with no issues.

One of these types:...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-08-2022, 02:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

Thanks Pete.

Ah sorry, I should have explained better. I had the engine rebuilt last year. When rebuilt, the solenoid was replaced as the previous one had failed and repaired.

Would the low...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-08-2022, 02:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

It does. It’s kind of helpful, but often not necessary
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-08-2022, 05:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

So I measured the resistance across the fuel solenoid, its showing as 23-24 ohms. So I suspect that might be it.

Am I correct in thinking that's too high and therefore needs to be replaced?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-08-2022, 23:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

Thanks, good call.

Oil is fine.
Fuel is fine (incl filters). Free flowing using hand primer.
I was thinking it might be the fuel solenoid, however it was recently replaced and the engine almost...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-08-2022, 09:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

None of them are wired, they are set off using break valves
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-08-2022, 09:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By lawrence_craig
Re: Paguro 4000 not starting

Great suggest but I don't have an automatic extinguisher connected to the control panel.
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