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June 21, 2011, 09:56:30 PM
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« Reply #30 on: June 21, 2011, 09:56:30 PM »
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A little trick on installing the pump bracket.  On the bottom 2 screws, get them tight, but NOT too tight.  The top 2 screws, leave them a little loose.  The pump won't bounce out due to the design of the bracket regardless of the seas, yet lifting it out to deal with the solenoids or whatever is a piece of cake...

Tom probably won't "approve" of this method, but I've installed hundreds of Bennett systems at many different companies, we all do this... :wink:

No problems with that Bob  :D  As log as the pump is snug in the bracket that's fine!


Tom


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June 21, 2011, 10:01:19 PM
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« Reply #31 on: June 21, 2011, 10:01:19 PM »
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A little trick on installing the pump bracket.  On the bottom 2 screws, get them tight, but NOT too tight.  The top 2 screws, leave them a little loose.  The pump won't bounce out due to the design of the bracket regardless of the seas, yet lifting it out to deal with the solenoids or whatever is a piece of cake...

Tom probably won't "approve" of this method, but I've installed hundreds of Bennett systems at many different companies, we all do this... :wink:

No problems with that Bob  :D  As log as the pump is snug in the bracket that's fine!


Tom

Ahh, you know that little "trick"... :salut:


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June 21, 2011, 10:04:37 PM
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« Reply #32 on: June 21, 2011, 10:04:37 PM »
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For those that keep their boats in the water, do you paint(bottom paint) your tabs and actuators.......does it affect their performance or functions ??

Paint the tab, you can paint the actuator as it won't hurt it, but it doesn't need paint, the actuators are a Nylon composite material, non-reactive in any kind of water.

If you have zincs on your tabs, DO NOT paint them!


A little clarification; don't paint the zincs and make sure not to paint under them as well. The zinc must contact the bare stainless of the Trim Tab to make a good electrical connection in order to protect it.

It is OK to paint the actuator to keep stuff from growing in it, just abrade it with a "scrubbie" and apply bottom paint.  You can extend the shaft and pain that as well since the seal is made on the piston face up inside the cylinder body.

When you bottom paint the stainless Trim Tabs check with the manufacturer of your bottom paint for the appropriate primer and follow their instructions (remember to mask off where the zinc will be).


Tom
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June 21, 2011, 10:05:44 PM
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« Reply #33 on: June 21, 2011, 10:05:44 PM »
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A little trick on installing the pump bracket.  On the bottom 2 screws, get them tight, but NOT too tight.  The top 2 screws, leave them a little loose.  The pump won't bounce out due to the design of the bracket regardless of the seas, yet lifting it out to deal with the solenoids or whatever is a piece of cake...

Tom probably won't "approve" of this method, but I've installed hundreds of Bennett systems at many different companies, we all do this... :wink:

No problems with that Bob  :D  As log as the pump is snug in the bracket that's fine!


Tom

Ahh, you know that little "trick"... :salut:


Yes sir!  15 years with Bennett has taught me to listen to guys like you who install them by the hundreds!

Tom


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June 21, 2011, 10:15:21 PM
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« Reply #34 on: June 21, 2011, 10:15:21 PM »
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Yes sir!  15 years with Bennett has taught me to listen to guys like you who install them by the hundreds!

Tom

Kinda funny, wherever I went, everybody knew the same routine!

I have a Ranger 168 Phantom at the house right now with an older Power Pole, uses a Bennett HPU with dual solenoids...I mounted the pump the same way...

Sorry but it has Lencos...have a new control box on it's way, and, no, it didn't catch fire! :shock:  :shock:


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June 21, 2011, 11:39:39 PM
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« Reply #35 on: June 21, 2011, 11:39:39 PM »
Is there a recommended vendor for the tabs?
Mike

June 24, 2011, 07:09:08 PM
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« Reply #36 on: June 24, 2011, 07:09:08 PM »
great advice you guys are giving me on painting the TT's  :thumleft:  :thumleft:
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June 24, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
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« Reply #37 on: June 24, 2011, 07:12:58 PM »
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Is there a recommended vendor for the tabs?



Mike,  Jim at BOE Marine is unbeatable most of the time with superior customer service and lightning fast shipping.
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June 24, 2011, 08:46:41 PM
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« Reply #38 on: June 24, 2011, 08:46:41 PM »
BOE is definitely up there when it comes to all around service, pricing, etc.  Plus Jim's a pretty cool guy... :thumright:


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June 25, 2011, 11:20:03 AM
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« Reply #39 on: June 25, 2011, 11:20:03 AM »
Thanks for the heads up on boe, I ended up with northern marine electronics out of nj, treated me real well, $583 for the m120's with the eic kit.  Arrived at home yesterday!
Mike

June 25, 2011, 11:54:14 AM
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« Reply #40 on: June 25, 2011, 11:54:14 AM »
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Thanks for the heads up on boe, I ended up with northern marine electronics out of nj, treated me real well, $583 for the m120's with the eic kit.  Arrived at home yesterday!

Pretty straightforward install, but a couple of tips to make it go easier...

1)  Fill the pump on your bench before you install it.  You'll probably leak some fluid, it's a whole lot easier to clean up with it in front of you instead of down in the bilge.

2)  If you got the double-rocker switch, use a 2 1/2" hole saw, rather than the template that is supplied.  Cut a hole in cardboard to test the fit if you don't believe me...


Other than that, have at it! :cheers:


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June 25, 2011, 08:37:53 PM
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« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2011, 08:37:53 PM »
Sea bob, thinks for the info, I ended up with the eic system with the auto retract, one less thing for me to think about.
Mike

June 25, 2011, 11:13:57 PM
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« Reply #42 on: June 25, 2011, 11:13:57 PM »
Mike,
With the EIC switch, you'll only need a 1" hole for the plug to the switch to fit through.  Other than that, mount the "box" close to the pump, you'll be good to go...


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June 27, 2011, 08:02:15 PM
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« Reply #43 on: June 27, 2011, 08:02:15 PM »
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A little trick on installing the pump bracket.  On the bottom 2 screws, get them tight, but NOT too tight.  The top 2 screws, leave them a little loose.  The pump won't bounce out due to the design of the bracket regardless of the seas, yet lifting it out to deal with the solenoids or whatever is a piece of cake...

Tom probably won't "approve" of this method, but I've installed hundreds of Bennett systems at many different companies, we all do this... :wink:


Thanks for that tip Bob  :salut:  :salut:
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June 13, 2012, 03:32:07 PM
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« Reply #44 on: June 13, 2012, 03:32:07 PM »
Bob or Tabman,  What size hole is needed to drill for the Bennet Auto Tab Control ?? I have it on order, should be here this friday and I want to be sure I have the correct hole saw size for the day it arrives. Thanks.
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