Bilge Blower Engine Diagram
Blower rating must be determined according to amca standard 210 74 figure 12 or ul standard 1128.
Bilge blower engine diagram. I am not sure i need tube hooked to the inlet ones since it just feeds the whole engine bay under the sundeck. 71 to 100 cu. A rough guide to selecting blower sizes. Bilge blower installation january 24th 2011 09 37 am i am in the process of installing 2 bilge blowers in my 88 sunrunner weekender and i would like some advice on the proper way of doing it.
Safety comes first when dealing with gas vapors. No bilge blower will rid the compartment of spilled fuel which will continue to emit vapors. I checked the blowers connection and found one of those terminal blocks for independent connections where the wires of the blowers switch and blowers are connected. Always run the blower before cranking the engine on a boat with an inboard motor.
The problem is the blowers are not working. Fume buildup in the bilge also contains carbon monoxide that adversely affects humans causing nausea disorientation and sometimes unconsciousness and death. Table ii 183 610 column 1 column 2 column 3 net compartment rated blower system volume v of engine compartment blower capacity fr in output fo in and compartments open thereto in cubic feet per minute cfm cubic feet per. A bilge blower fan is a must have for any inboard boat reducing engine compartment smell and the chance for a fire.
I filmed this video in 1080p hd with a panasonic lumix ts3 camera. 101 to 300 cu. 250 c f m. If in doubt consult a marine technician and remember to always run your blower for 5 minutes before starting your engine.
We would hate to be out on the water and things go terribly wrong causing us to. Amazon s choice for bilge blower attwood 1749 4 turbo 4000 series ii in line blower for 4 inch interior diameter vent hose water resistant 12 volt 4 6 out of 5 stars 291. Whether your boat is subject to regulations or not bilge blowers make good sense. For engine spaces up to.
Please feel free to share this video. Any boat owner should install a properly functioning bilge blower in their engine compartment even if their vessel has only a large box cover. When replacing a bilge blower or the vents make sure the airflow is in the proper direction otherwise the bilge will not vent properly.