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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-02-2024, 00:40
Replies: 28
Views: 10,622
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Replacement Refrigeration Compressor (Engine Driven)

I think we have a old Blissfield compressor - maybe HG100 - can you change the oil on this thing without loosing the refrigerant?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-01-2024, 18:19
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Yikes - she starts making a horrible noise all of a sudden:

https://geekhelp-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/al_geekhelp_co_nz/EeezkaP3adhNhjAxzuckSRsBki6bNtMaJS7OIK5wLncz3w?e=jsjQoq
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-12-2023, 23:05
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Thanks Bowdrie. Both photos were taken with pump running, so it looks like they are OK.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-12-2023, 19:36
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Hi Bycrick and others
We are back in home port now and I looked at the freezer again the other day. I actually have a Ruuvi tag in the freezer (on the wall opposite plate) so I can see (and its...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2023, 13:24
Replies: 69
Views: 15,969
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Wakespeed WS500

It sounds like wiring it with a shunt to positive is the way to go. We are a Victron ship (if that matters). What shunt do you recommend? Out alt is a Balmar 90A and we have 4 x 6v Fullriver AGM in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2023, 11:43
Replies: 69
Views: 15,969
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Wakespeed WS500

Did you find a wiring manual?

...Stand down - I found it.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2023, 10:37
Replies: 69
Views: 15,969
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Wakespeed WS500

I got mine this week from the Yacht Rigger in Florida. Product looks solidly made with a alloy case. Haven't got it powered up yet. Impressions are very good though.

Has Ethernet and N2K plus...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-10-2023, 01:06
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Post Blue Sea 360

I am looking to replace this mish mash of switches with a new Blue Sea 360 panel.

As shown in the photo I have already converted to remote battery switches.

I have designed the panel in there...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 29-09-2023, 13:49
Replies: 50
Views: 13,386
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: The external regulator we've all been waiting for!

Sometimes it can be worth it if (for example):
1. They release regular updates with new features (like Victron are excellent at this); and
2. They have stellar support;

Sometimes they make it...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-07-2023, 13:31
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Fridge on for about 5-10 minutes every 2-3 hours.
Freezer more like 45 min every 8 hours.

I think in summary the question becomes if the plate is freezing (and I thin it is) why is the cooling...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-07-2023, 12:27
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

PS: the fridge appears to work well. Holding about 3C and switching on breifly every few hours.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-07-2023, 12:24
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Thanks Bycrick - that all makes sense.

Our issue is really why the box temp is so high (-4C).

It could be the insulation is calling apart, the seals, compressor efficiency or all of the above....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-07-2023, 12:00
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

After a few weeks cruising we have discovered (thanks to Ruuvi tags ( wireless temp sensors)) that the Carel display reads -20 - but the true box temp is only -5.

There are two thermocouples - one...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2023, 13:12
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Bycrick....can you pls check PM.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2023, 13:11
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Yes! This one has the 1/2HP 650 RPM direct coupled motor. Looking to put oil in. Presume SAE10 as I can't find in manual.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2023, 12:10
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Bugger, I never recall it being that high.
Any idea on type of oil it takes? We have pump oil for our watermaker which may be suitable?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2023, 10:30
Replies: 43
Views: 8,294
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Glacier Bay Fridge/Freezer Help

Just reviving this thread briefly. Our Glacier bay has started to draw 40A when running. I always recall it being more like 14A (which was bad enough).

Any ideas if this is a sign of impending...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-07-2023, 14:52
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: New windlass

One more bit of info - there is a metal thimble in the rope where it changes to chain - is there such a thing as a gypsy that can handle this?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-07-2023, 14:51
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: New windlass

Currently a Lofrans Royal there (but very old and chain jumps of you let it spool out without motor).

Another requirement would be manual handle in case of electrical failure.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-07-2023, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By BigAl.NZ
New windlass

Does anyone know of a windlass that ticks these boxes:

Chan Metric drum (10mm)
Drum is horizontal with deck
Drum also capable of rope
Two speed/gears - fast for letting out, low gear getting it...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-07-2023, 14:09
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Restore tracks from backup?

Just after posting this I found how to do it. Go to tracks - > import -> change file picker to "all" file types, then import the relevant navobj.xml.
Forum: OpenCPN 06-07-2023, 14:06
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Restore tracks from backup?

I have read here https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:opencpn_user_manual:advanced_features:navigation_data_backup that there is some kind of backup which appears for windows users...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-05-2023, 18:17
Replies: 205
Views: 21,643
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Diesel Polishing

Just reviving this thread as we have recently had a fuel problem. Twice in 10 years we have had small contaminant in the fuel which was large enough to block the fuel line/pickup.
When we inspected...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-05-2023, 16:55
Replies: 43
Views: 30,789
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Perkins 4-108 oil leaks solved

SV.Antea - we are looking to do the same mod. IIRC a few months ago when I was researching this I found that later Perkins 4108 either had a mod (like the one you made) or a newer version of the...
Forum: OpenCPN 22-05-2023, 14:03
Replies: 174
Views: 37,436
Posted By BigAl.NZ
Re: Plugin Polar

I have crossed the pacific and made polars for my boat. The issue is that when the boat surfs down waves you get these unrealistic "peak" speeds - which are never maintainable.

Is there a fix for...
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