G-Money's ballast systems

[Domsz06]

I wanted to help andy out more, but work stole me down to san diego.

it's ok, he should have it up and running the same day the stuff comes in.

I here your next eks right?

[Domsz06]

G isn't working on it as he is about 3 hrs away.

I'm sure andy is, but he is still working on it, unless the stuff didn't come in yet. He is still waiting on pumps and tubing.

[eks]

Andrew and G, are you guys posting today's progress?

I wish I was there to help out and learn.

[eks]

http://www.jabsco.com/products/marin..._217/index.htm

"It is equipped with a Run-Dry Protection Device (patent pending) to automatically shut-off the pump and protect the impeller from run-dry damage should the pump be mistakenly left on after the Ballast Tank is empty."

You are "THA MAN"

[Tanner]

http://www.jabsco.com/products/marin..._217/index.htm

"It is equipped with a Run-Dry Protection Device (patent pending) to automatically shut-off the pump and protect the impeller from run-dry damage should the pump be mistakenly left on after the Ballast Tank is empty."

[eks]

The Jabsco pumps already have a built in switch that turn off when there is no water. Trust me... we've used it many of times

Great news, Thanks!

[Domsz06]

looks good andy.

those pics turned out good

[Tanner]

The Jabsco pumps already have a built in switch that turn off when there is no water. Trust me... we've used it many of times

[KonaKing]

ok eks here it is simple low voltage N/O switch to wire into pumps

http://www.flow-network.com/PRINTDat...olGuard-FN.pdf

[KonaKing]

I think I have it, a simple flow switch?

[G-MONEY]

To be honest I'm not too concerned with the draining. The pumps can run dry for 15-20 min I will just turn off the pumps after 3-4 min I should be good. If all fails just look at the bags.

[KonaKing]

The only thing I wonder with those press switch is if they will handle the pressure and volume of these ballast puppies.

I think they were meant to control press for around 3 gpm.

True but I am sure you find something to handle more pressure maybe even a level sensor?

[KonaKing]

How about this an integrated LCD display on the dash for your pumps and levels it can also run your audio and video

He he he nice thought though

[eks]

The only thing I wonder with those press switch is if they will handle the pressure and volume of these ballast puppies.

I think they were meant to control press for around 3 gpm.

[eks]

$20 0r 30 for the press switch and the timer relay should not be much more. I would have to look and see what is available, The timeing relay may be the most. But all it has to do hold long enough to be head pressure and close the switch couple of secs max

That's not bad. I wonder what Andrew and G are planning on their install.