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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-01-2021, 06:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,711
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Profile Solo Tank Monitors

Sorry to hear that. I had a great experience dealing with them when I installed my system and had questions.

Thanks for the response
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-01-2021, 18:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,711
Posted By US1Fountain
Profile Solo Tank Monitors

Are they still in business? (the Dennis F. of the Profile Solo system website)

I purchased 2 of his tank monitor system 2 yrs ago, but my web link shows a non working address. I found the SCAD...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-12-2020, 19:52
Replies: 100
Views: 16,692
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: What does this lever do in my cockpit?

As I see it....
On every forum out there, members only read the 1st 10 posts max., then answer the original question.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-01-2020, 12:52
Replies: 41
Views: 9,497
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Setting the waterline mark with a laser level

Haven’t used a laser level, but you can use a long piece of clear tubing filled with water and do the same thing a lot cheaper
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-01-2020, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,778
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: How to remove tough through hull fitting

I prefer to use a box wrench, or deep well socket on situations like these. An adj wrench can actually distort the nut enough to clamp down harder on the threads since its only working with 2...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 03-12-2019, 19:27
Replies: 30
Views: 4,158
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: 2020 CAMERA GoPro type Advice

I have a GoPro 5 Hero Black that takes outstanding video. Not quite as good as the 7's, but at some point enough is enough, and the 5 does all I need. Seen a couple of knock offs that seem to do a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-11-2019, 06:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: NEEDED - Some ideas adding weight too level boat

If you have no need for a gen and don’t want to buy a new one, put the old one back in?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2019, 09:34
Replies: 52
Views: 7,677
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: What are your favorite drill bits?

I always center drill 1st, then step drill up.
I was just staying with the original topic of favorite drill bits. My preference is a high quality HSS as I can drill away, and if it starts getting...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-10-2019, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: KOHLER 5E IMPELLER

https://www.partsfortechs.com/asapcart/index.php?main_page=page&id=25

Have you checked here?
I’ve bought from them for my obsolete Quicksilver (Generac) gen as they are only ones I found that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-10-2019, 06:43
Replies: 42
Views: 6,543
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Q? about West Systems epoxy

Used to use West System yrs ago because of the ease. I now buy my epoxy or VE from US Composites about for 1/2 the cost, plus they carry everything else needed to do glass work.
You can also put...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-10-2019, 19:18
Replies: 52
Views: 7,677
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: What are your favorite drill bits?

Tool and Die Maker for 35 yrs, and last 19 as a machinist in a University Aero dept. In other words, I work with SS all day. I use nothing but regular HSS drills, brand names such as Cleveland...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-07-2019, 16:26
Replies: 25
Views: 2,000
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Help! Where in the world to find a 39mm rudderstock!

I'm a journey tool & die maker and I agree. This job shouldnt be any problem done by a machine shop with a lathe that has a bed that can handle at min 1/2 of the overall stock length with thru...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-04-2019, 07:36
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Pic attatchment rotation.....HOW?

I don’t know f it applies here, but on other forums I’m on and post a pic, many times the thumbnail is sideways. But if one were to click that thumbnail for a full size view, it shows up correct. ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-12-2018, 10:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,255
Posted By US1Fountain
Condensation or leak?

The following is explaining my condition for ease of a clear understanding:

I winterized the boat for winter 6 weeks ago, is in the water, under a covered slip. The boat is a cruiser. I have a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-11-2018, 11:05
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: battery switch problem

Unhook the cables and check switch by itself. But it sounds like switch is bad if hooked up correctly
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2018, 11:46
Replies: 131
Views: 65,284
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Seized Injectors - Need Ideas to Remove!

I've heard many times of people melting wax from a candle onto a rusted/stuck nut/bolt.
Never tried it myself nor know why/how it could work, but when I was following that topic, almost everyone...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-11-2018, 09:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,767
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Hot water Plumbing Material

I also replumbed my boat completely with PexA using the Milwaukee expander tool. Granted the tool was a good expense, but during my search, the expander always was the highest recommended method...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-11-2018, 08:07
Replies: 13
Views: 8,937
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: MEK Substitute to Thin Gelcoat?

Menards carries MEK.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-11-2018, 10:33
Replies: 43
Views: 4,857
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Trying to pin down leak source on a new to me boat

Us too. Have had a slip at Fourwinds since 2001.
Finished up winterizing last weekend, and looking forward to next spring already. Although, by season end, we are tired of making the 2 1/2 hr...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-11-2018, 06:40
Replies: 43
Views: 4,857
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Trying to pin down leak source on a new to me boat

Thread drift....what lake do you use?
Another Hoosier, an hr N of you
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-11-2018, 12:26
Replies: 33
Views: 10,028
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Cruisair A/C Tripping Breaker

HVAC guy I’m not. Maybe the start up amps too high, otherwise I’ll defer to the more knowledgeable. Good to hear you are getting there. But to double check, on your initial post you stated...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-11-2018, 10:46
Replies: 33
Views: 10,028
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Cruisair A/C Tripping Breaker

Post 21. As I asked before, have you tried having other current draws (ceramic heater) switched on, before you actually plug in the shore cord?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-11-2018, 10:37
Replies: 60
Views: 13,772
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Hull leak after drilling mistake

Is there a chance this hull is cored where the issue is and would be allowing water to soak in if the repair is being addressed from the inside only?
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-11-2018, 17:25
Replies: 33
Views: 10,028
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Cruisair A/C Tripping Breaker

Have you tried turning on several AC items that are on a different CB, such as battery charger and a couple of 120V lights, with the Air Conditioner breaker off, and then plugged in the shorepower?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-11-2018, 08:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,114
Posted By US1Fountain
Re: Fuel hose folly: Bad story gone good

Good deal!

Curious though, even though the hose had the dip in it, you still should have been able to fill the tank, maybe just a tad slower to allow the fuel to flow thru the dip, correct? Im...
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