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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-12-2023, 16:45
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

OK - looked at that again. The chart seems to say all i can expect is 5.8gph. Flow chart says...



"Model 150 Product 5.8gph"
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-12-2023, 15:15
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

OK - I rewired the circuit from the panel to the watermaker with 8 gauge wire. Tested it before the rewire and the unit was running at 10.8volts off 12.45V at the panel. With the new wiring It was...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-12-2023, 15:00
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Are you sure about that PSI number. I thought I was shooting for 55-70PSI in the feed water.


The brushes are an interesting thought. Are they replaceable? I'll go look through the parts list...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-12-2023, 17:26
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

OK the mysteries continue...
I went and removed a sketchy bus bar and tightened up the connections and now the Feed Water PSI is in the 80s, sometimes as high as 90.


The PPM is a little over...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-12-2023, 14:06
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Next boat perhaps. It would be like building your own lithium bank. There's a lot to be said for knowing your systems inside and out.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-12-2023, 14:05
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

yes. I have an amazon membrane now. $280 is not bad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D43H4XQ
cheap enough even that I might replace it just to see if I can get another gal. per hour out of the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-12-2023, 14:00
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

For those still following along at home, i replaced the pump head and saw an improvement... not huge but something.


Pressure rose from 49psi as a low before to 54psi as a low now. Salinity down...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2023, 10:35
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Oh great, classic good news/bad news.

Confirmation that the pump is bad. yay!

But also the membrane is probably bad. Aw.



How would a leak effect the TDS? Wouldn't a leak appear the same...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2023, 10:26
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

I tried putting a locking wrench on the hose. The pressure switch didn't trip. It just kept trying to plug along.

Took off the accumulator tank. It was at 20psi. Brought it up to 60psi....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2023, 09:22
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Tried this. Found no critters. (sadfaced emoji)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2023, 06:23
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Good idea. Will try this today.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-12-2023, 14:27
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

OK, that's a good move too.
I jumped that switch. No change.
I will put it back and try as advised here.
Then I'll find a bike pump and work on the accumulator tank.


Do you think, should it...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-12-2023, 06:37
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Interesting...
I replace the actual switch inside the pressure switch assembly. ($10 Amazon)

Certainly could adjust the pressure. There is a screw on the pressure assembly, assume it's that. Will...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-12-2023, 16:52
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Yes, saw this. Just not sure what problem those spikes in feed pressure might cause.


Also, the pressure cut out switch could be an issue in my case. I had a leak, since repaired, which corroded...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-12-2023, 10:41
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

Yeah, it's probably the membrane. The filters are new so that seems the likely culprit. Problem is I'm in Bahamas and getting one here is a whole thing.



Guess I was hoping for a way around...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-12-2023, 08:27
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

YES! I think you are correct. He was super helpful getting this thing running.


I have already PM'd Tellie and all roads seem to be leading in his direction.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-12-2023, 11:19
Replies: 44
Views: 4,307
Posted By SVSeaHawk
Spectra watermaker questions

I have a Spectra Ventura 150 that came with the boat two years ago but was nonfunctional. The caps on the membrane were blown off I presume from freezing in Maine where I got it.


I repaired this...
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