Pascal, it's funny you mention that. I was stunned recently at the hardware West Marine is selling. Lots of brass right next to bronze. The only difference (besides the color, to experienced eyes) was part numbers for some started with BR while the others were BZ.
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07-08-2019 09:44 PM #21Senior Member
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07-08-2019 10:05 PM #22
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Pascal,
My boat's getting hull antifouled in the next couple of months. Thinking of getting rid of all the Perko strainers and buying the South Bay strainers as you suggest.
How easy is it to remove / unscrew the old perko strainers from the valves? Access to all of mine is rotten.
Is there a particular South Bay strainer type/size you recommend? I've never seen one.+++
1984 61MY #353 with 9' cockpit extension.
Sydney, Australia.
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Re: need new ac pumps. suggestions?
Just a suggestion here, for anyone who installs new bronze interior strainers, valves or parts- once the installation is done, spray everything with Corrosion-X and it will not turn green and crusty. The stuff is amazing. Best of its kind.
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Re: need new ac pumps. suggestions?
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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07-09-2019 10:54 AM #26Registered Member
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Re: need new ac pumps. suggestions?
Headed back to the boat on Thursday and will lower the pumps 1.5 inches, replace some ratty hoses and direct wire pumps. Thank you for all the advice. I'll be back in touch soon.
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Re: need new ac pumps. suggestions?
While I use the existing OEM external screen, I also use a Perko sea strainer. For AC pumps specificlly, Perko offers a high volume basket. Also suggest filling the basket with bromine tabs. This will keep the strainer and lines clear of marine growth for quite some time. Grass may be another matter.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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07-10-2019 02:04 PM #28Registered Member
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Can someone please direct me to the triacs, where they are and what they look like? On my 67’ Hatt, I have the same problem with the owner’s AC unit. None of the others overheat. Had a HVAC guy check all of them out and he said good. Will look at the alternative strainers next time I haul it out as well. I get tired of pulling gold fish out of the strainers.
West Wind
1989 67’ CMY Serial 311
Myrtle Beach, SC
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07-13-2019 05:47 AM #30Registered Member
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Thanks. Will track down the relay box!
West Wind
1989 67’ CMY Serial 311
Myrtle Beach, SC