Ballast control
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TAM
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Ballast control
I've developed an automatic control system for my ballast. I added a "brain" (as in slug) to vent/intake mods posted here by other users. It provides visual status of the fore and aft valves and preprogrammed fill/empty routines. (sensors for vent position and full/empty) Is there interest in this as a kit? Could be packaged as; fore and aft electronic valves and brain, or as just brain. Other features you'd like to see?
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telwin
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Re: Ballast control
Yes a ballast empyting system by means of a 12v pump inside the ballast tank or outside or any other combination.Could be packaged as; fore and aft electronic valves and brain, or as just brain. Other features you'd like to see?
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c130king
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Re: Ballast control
Not necessary IMHO and I can definitely think of other things I would buy for $100 (or more). I don't have any problems with this aspect of the Mac...even doing most of my sailing solo.
Jim
Jim