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by John&Ria
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Boat Show
Replies: 3
Views: 241

Re: Boat Show

Couldn't have said it better myself - 13 years/17,000+ miles and His Idea continues to be a delight........
by John&Ria
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Starter Breaker
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Re: Starter Breaker

BJ, James Power should be able to advise you. He diagnosed and replaced a starter relay for us when it left us stranded at one of the locks on the Trent-Severn Canal, back in 2013. I believe he can be reached at james_power@rogers.com.
by John&Ria
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Starter Breaker
Replies: 10
Views: 4218

Re: Starter Breaker

BJ, our experience may not be relevant, but just in case: We have not had a problem with the 'starter breaker' on our 110's, however we have had to replace the starter relay on both engines (maybe this is a different name for the same part?). If the relay fails the engine will not start. The Yanmar ...
by John&Ria
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Catch 22
Replies: 5
Views: 3760

Re: Catch 22

Hi Mike, Thanks for weighing in. At max bulk charge to the batteries I have also observed a load of about 12-15 AC amps on the generator (on shore power too for that matter), similar to your experience. This week I spoke with tech support at both Xantrex and Northern Lights, and learned quite a bit....
by John&Ria
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Catch 22
Replies: 5
Views: 3760

Re: Catch 22

Thanks for your comments John. Our inverter/charger is a xantrex, original to the boat. It looks like I need to read the manual to see what can be done to increase the charge rate. I don’t mind running other systems to get the load up on the generator when we are charging the batteries, as long as I...
by John&Ria
Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Catch 22
Replies: 5
Views: 3760

Catch 22

We are currently in the break-in period for a new 6kw Northern Lights generator . The manual strongly recommends a draw of at least 25-35 amps (50 to 70 percent load) for the first 100 hours of operation. Our Catch-22 situation is that the charging system appears to limit the charging rate to the ba...
by John&Ria
Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Issue with the head
Replies: 5
Views: 3069

Re: Issue with the head

Thanks for the advice James, it's much appreciated.

It seems this issue is not unique to His Idea. Having this forum is a great help!
by John&Ria
Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Issue with the head
Replies: 5
Views: 3069

Re: Issue with the head

Thanks for the tip on the location of the valve Kent. I'll have a look at the solenoid when we next get down to the boat.

Cheers,

John
by John&Ria
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Issue with the head
Replies: 5
Views: 3069

Re: Issue with the head

It's probably relevant to note that when our original fresh water pump packed it in we had James Power install a simpler pump combined with an accumulator tank. Upon reflection it has dawned on me that sometimes we leave the boat with the system pressurized (or partially pressurized) and sometimes n...
by John&Ria
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Issue with the head
Replies: 5
Views: 3069

Issue with the head

Occasionally in the past but more frequently of late, upon returning to our vessel after a period of time (1-2 weeks) we find that the toilet bowl has filled with water. It does not appear to be overflowing (yet), as there is no evident water in the bilge. All our auxillary systems except the batter...
by John&Ria
Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Forward tanks
Replies: 2
Views: 3118

Re: Forward tanks

Thanks for the heads up James. As soon as I'm next at the boat I'm going to double check what I have sitting on top of the fuel and water tanks. I think I'm ok, but better safe than sorry.

Cheers,

John
by John&Ria
Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Great Loop 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 3991

Re: Great Loop 2024

Have fun Mike! We were fortunate to do the loop on His Idea over 2012, 2013 and 2014, and had many great experiences. If we have any regrets it's that we didn't do more along the way, so by all means take all the time you have. If you're interested, we've chronicled our cruising adventures at https:...
by John&Ria
Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Decal striping removal, replacement, sourcing
Replies: 8
Views: 4971

Re: Decal striping removal, replacement, sourcing

Congratulations on completing the job yourself Josh. It looks good......and no need to visit the gym for awhile :!:
by John&Ria
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Generator water intake obstruction
Replies: 25
Views: 5274

Re: Generator water intake obstruction

Problem solved. The restriction turned out to be a stubborn mass of eelgrass that eventually arrived (not sure how exactly) at the intake port for the strainer bowl, where I was able to remove it. No air leaks evident anywhere, and the system is now working as it should. Thanks to all who offered th...
by John&Ria
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Generator water intake obstruction
Replies: 25
Views: 5274

Re: Generator water intake obstruction

James, thanks for the additional information that you have also seen this before. I'll be having a closer look at the intake hose, seacock and flange.