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A Family’s Morning Routine While Living Aboard a Sailboat PLUS: Watermaker Fun! - The Lazy Geckos

12. desember 2024 · 11 min · 29K visninger · St. Augustine

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To silence a slapping main halyard, release the line from the clutch, pull it down slightly to create slack, and re-tension it.2:59

Commissioning a Spectrum watermaker requires a multi-step process to ensure proper flow, salinity, and motor speed.5:05 After a full rebuild of the Clark pump and membrane system, the process begins by purging the system of air through the seacock and intake lines.5:20 Once primed, the unit runs in regular mode to verify output in gallons per hour and water quality in parts per million (PPM).7:15 If the output is low, the motor speed is adjusted using a magnet on the circuit board to reach the target performance without triggering a system shutdown.7:48 The final step involves testing the freshwater flush cycle to ensure the membrane is properly cleared of salt and debris.8:16 The system requires monitoring for leaks at plastic fittings and hose connections during the initial startup.8:58

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