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24-11-2019, 18:15
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Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
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Some people come to this forum for advice.
I just raised a flag on advice that I believe is really, really bad, and presented my justification for believing so.
IMHO, if someone posts bad...
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24-11-2019, 11:16
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Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
“Replace with same” is usually the best, fastest, cheapest solution.
I have not worked with ultrasonic mast head units (though I have an ultrasonic handheld) but a reasonably tech savvy friend...
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24-11-2019, 08:02
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Yes, you are missing lots of issues, and not “seeing” them does not make them disappear.
Mishandling storage batteries is dangerous. Period. To argue otherwise is totally futile IMHO.
If you...
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24-11-2019, 07:02
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Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
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Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
The most common problems are:
1) Open cable conductor (often at the connection at the mast step).
2) Water logged anemometer PCB.
Check the signals on each display terminal with the...
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23-11-2019, 17:58
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ramblinrod
Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
Hey Steve,
Not a dumb question at all. When it comes to purchasing something used from someone you don’t know, there are certainly risks. (This is why detailed inspections by highly knowledgeable...
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Marine Electronics
23-11-2019, 14:54
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ramblinrod
Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
PS, if you know how to change a light fixture properly, then there is no need to hire a professional to do it. If you don’t, or don’t have time, then hiring a professional would be a valid option.
...
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23-11-2019, 14:29
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ramblinrod
Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
Smug responses like this one quoted are quite unbecoming in my opinion.
No, I do not prefer all wiring to be done by a professional for a fee.
I prefer all boat wiring to be performed properly...
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Marine Electronics
23-11-2019, 11:09
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ramblinrod
Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
No, I am not kidding.
This is not a laughing matter.
IMHO many are way too lax when handling hazardous, dangerous materials, and a 12 Vdc marine battery certainly fits this classification.
...
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23-11-2019, 09:22
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ramblinrod
Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)
Whoa!
Take a 12 Vdc power supply with current limiting or over-current protection (1A is sufficient) so if anything is wrong with the system or your wiring to it, you do not create sparks and...
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