Webasto
5.2Kw Thermotop 50 diesel heater.
After
6 months it would only run for approx 45 mins before shutting down. It
was repaired under warranty, but took around 4 months to fix and around
3 visits from Webasto service agent. Now running ok with no problems for
a year, but we are not using it that much, and do not think it is a very
durable piece of equipment (ok for extending the cruising season of
yachts and cruisers!!).
Feb 09 . We have used the Webasto through 2008, probably around 50
hours. No problems over last couple of years.
Water Pump.
Our Whale fresh water pump (high
capacity, 18 l/min)
failed after 2 1/2
years.
We first had a
problem with it after 18 months use, when it started to cycle on and off
a lot, this was cured with the installation of a one way valve on the
inlet side of the pump, but 12 months later it started to cycle on / off
again, and on inspection found it was dripping water from the
main body gasket.
A new pump was
installed, a Jabasco ParMax3 (13.2 litres/minute) pump, which we have
found much quieter than the Whale, and flow not significantly less
(adequate).
Horn. We are
on our 3 horn, which failed again this year. So number 4 will be
installed during 2009. All have been Vetus 24v horns. Number 4 will not
be a Vetus!. An air horn is probably the best solution.
Victron Multiplus (Combi
Inveter / Battery Charger). This failed during 2009. Energy Solutions /
Victron exchanged it for a new one (updated model) free of charge.
Highly
Recommended:-
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Victron Multiplus (Combi
Inveter / Battery Charger)
-
Bubbles Diesel Stove
(5Kw room heater)
-
Shoreline 24v Fridge
and Freezer
-
Perkins M92 Engine
Created 21 March 2008
- Last
updated
20 December 2009