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Forum: Marine Electronics

24-11-2019, 18:15

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

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Posted By ramblinrod

Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

24-11-2019, 11:16

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By ramblinrod

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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

24-11-2019, 08:02

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By ramblinrod

Re: Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

24-11-2019, 07:02

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By ramblinrod

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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2019, 17:58

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By 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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2019, 14:54

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By 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.
...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2019, 14:29

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By 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...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2019, 11:09

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By 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.
...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2019, 09:22

Replies: 24

Buying used advise (ST60 wind)

Views: 3,734

Posted By 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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