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Depth Sounder on the blink
Silicon attenuates too much (
http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/serv...cvips&gifs=yes ) , epoxy is much better. Mineral oil is very good, but it can be messy/complicated. Ideally you want to match the speed of sound in the materials to water to avoid high power reflections at the transducer-epoxy-hull-water interfaces. To bleed air bubbles from the epoxy, take an orbital sander put on a felt pad and place it on the other side of the hull opposite the epoxy. The vibration will bleed out the bubbles, do this before applying the transducer and the epoxy must still be unhardened. Epoxy does sheer off in one nice big chunk when removing. Also be sure to fill in the air bubbles in the fiberglass mat of the hull if there are any. Make sure you get a license before doing this! wrote in message ... On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:28:20 -0800, "Capt. JG" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:39:45 -0800, "Capt. JG" wrote: "Phil Abuster" wrote in message ... Transducers will work throught the hull from the inside if properly mounted in a bed of epoxy. Here's one example: http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Rayma...ransducer.html I've mounted a thru-hull inside the hull bedding in epoxy (make sure no air bubbles in epoxy) and it works great. They don't need to be mounted in epoxy (those not going through the hull) to work properly. They do need to not shoot through air. If you mount them in epoxy, you'll find it difficult to remove them if they fail. Not difficult at all. Well, it's not impossible, but it certainly easier if you don't have to do it at all. Actually, it's easier to remove one that is epoxied than it is to remove all traces of silicone from one that is set in Silicone. I removed one for a friend using a hammetr and a chisel. Took a lot less time than when I had to deal with silicone residue n my own boat to replace the install using epoxy. For that matter, if I was to do it again, I wouldn't even worry about the existing puck, and would just mount the new one in a different spot, like an inch away from the old one. No removal is really needed. In the method I mentioned elsewhere, you don't have to be concerned with bubbles in the epoxy because the transducer sits in mineral oil in a stable container (one that is epoxied to the hull in the appropriate spot). The epoxy may not have bubbles in it to begin with, and if it does, it is a very simple matter to remedy. I'd really like to know how... a sewing needle works very well. how can you be sure one doesn't develop after it hardens? I thought you said that it happened to you? Maybe I mis-read that... a friend is contemplating the exact same type of installation. No. The problem I had was after a few years, my silicone installation apparently started to separate from the hull slightly (clear silicone is NOT a good adhesive) and formed a gap that caused intermitant loss of readings. I redid the install with epoxy and everything is fine. The "possibility" of air bubbles is slight if you pour carefully, and as I said, easy to remedy if there is a bubble or two. I've done the old "tube full of oil" method, but its a lot more work, and requires a spot with more space. It's also more vulnerable to something knocking into it and causing it to leak. BTDT. That's why I stopped doing them that way. The main issue is finding a spot via testing (as another suggested) before placing the transducer holder. |
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"Phil Abuster" wrote in message
... Silicon attenuates too much ( http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/serv...cvips&gifs=yes ) , epoxy is much better. Mineral oil is very good, but it can be messy/complicated. Ideally you want to match the speed of sound in the materials to water to avoid high power reflections at the transducer-epoxy-hull-water interfaces. To bleed air bubbles from the epoxy, take an orbital sander put on a felt pad and place it on the other side of the hull opposite the epoxy. The vibration will bleed out the bubbles, do this before applying the transducer and the epoxy must still be unhardened. Epoxy does sheer off in one nice big chunk when removing. Also be sure to fill in the air bubbles in the fiberglass mat of the hull if there are any. Make sure you get a license before doing this! Huh? How do you do that with the boat in the water... without electrocuting yourself or the nearby diver? And, how do you do it after the epoxy has hardened? License?? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Phil Abuster" wrote in message ... Silicon attenuates too much ( http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/serv...cvips&gifs=yes ) , epoxy is much better. Mineral oil is very good, but it can be messy/complicated. Ideally you want to match the speed of sound in the materials to water to avoid high power reflections at the transducer-epoxy-hull-water interfaces. To bleed air bubbles from the epoxy, take an orbital sander put on a felt pad and place it on the other side of the hull opposite the epoxy. The vibration will bleed out the bubbles, do this before applying the transducer and the epoxy must still be unhardened. Epoxy does sheer off in one nice big chunk when removing. Also be sure to fill in the air bubbles in the fiberglass mat of the hull if there are any. Make sure you get a license before doing this! Huh? How do you do that with the boat in the water... without electrocuting yourself or the nearby diver? And, how do you do it after the epoxy has hardened? License?? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com You wouldn't install a thru hull with the boat in the water would you? The most interesting use I've found for the display type depth finder is to press it against your belly or head and use it as an ultrasound scanner. It's really neat to see body parts moving (such as your heart, lungs) or check bladder fullness with it. Much cheaper than a doctor! The license is so you don't electrocute yourself. Salty has the whole process down pat. He must have a license. |
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"Phil Abuster" wrote in message
... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Phil Abuster" wrote in message ... Silicon attenuates too much ( http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/serv...cvips&gifs=yes ) , epoxy is much better. Mineral oil is very good, but it can be messy/complicated. Ideally you want to match the speed of sound in the materials to water to avoid high power reflections at the transducer-epoxy-hull-water interfaces. To bleed air bubbles from the epoxy, take an orbital sander put on a felt pad and place it on the other side of the hull opposite the epoxy. The vibration will bleed out the bubbles, do this before applying the transducer and the epoxy must still be unhardened. Epoxy does sheer off in one nice big chunk when removing. Also be sure to fill in the air bubbles in the fiberglass mat of the hull if there are any. Make sure you get a license before doing this! Huh? How do you do that with the boat in the water... without electrocuting yourself or the nearby diver? And, how do you do it after the epoxy has hardened? License?? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com You wouldn't install a thru hull with the boat in the water would you? No, but it sounds like you would. We were talking about sounders that shoot through the hulls. The most interesting use I've found for the display type depth finder is to press it against your belly or head and use it as an ultrasound scanner. It's really neat to see body parts moving (such as your heart, lungs) or check bladder fullness with it. Much cheaper than a doctor! Sounds like you wouldn't find much if you point it at your head! LOL The license is so I don't electrocute myself. I agree! Salty has the whole process down pat. He must have a brain. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:07:31 -0500, WaIIy wrote:
It's a fantastic adhesive. You just need to know how to apply it. Please do tell us. |
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Wally stated:
Final cleaning with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol works well. Isopropyl alcohol leaves quite a lot of residue unless rubbed dry with a clean cloth. You can dip your finger in IPA to work it if you want to smooth a seam, wipe a drip, etc. Also good for cleanup before initial set. Why on earth would you want to waste a good India Pale Ale that way??? Red |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Sounds like you wouldn't find much if you point it at your head! LOL If it were pointed toward your rectum we would find an assortment of interesting objects, including your head! LOL |
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"Jakob Krutzfeld" wrote in message ... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Sounds like you wouldn't find much if you point it at your head! LOL If it were pointed toward your rectum we would find an assortment of interesting objects, including your head! LOL It sure doesn't take long for people to realize Jon Boy is gay. Har har har! |
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WaIIy wrote:
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:01:20 -0500, wrote: clear silicone is NOT a good adhesive) It's a fantastic adhesive. You just need to know how to apply it. Ps - Silicone is not gas and oil friendly. NASA spent a bazillion bucks trying to find a suitable adhesive for the heat shield tiles on the shuttle, ended up using good ol' silicone, (RTV if you want to sound tech savvy). Cheers Marty |
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