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01-06-2013, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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hobie tank repairs
yesterday i had two serious fails . first i filled the tank with macs , and while they were slashing around to the brims capacity, broke my connection where i had by passed my failed switch. i notice the the macs were getting sleepy eyed and quiet. . so i release them , did a temporary fix , and back in business. at end of day when i went to unplug battery , pulled wire out of socket. is it time to rewire the tank? tank is more than a couple years old. any input would be appreciated. having the bait tank is great , but it always seems like something is always going wrong .first switch , thens its batteries , then clogs with pump. now wiring issues . . as far as clogs with intake and sea grass, i did discover something pretty good. i bought a screen from home depot that has rubber on edges , i believe used for sink replacement . i trimmed the rubber a little , and placed behind black nipple of intake tube. it does make it more restrictive , but not enough to hinder flow. keeps grass out. one problem solved, for now. thanks again for any suggestions or help with wire issues. when i trimmed back wire to reconnect , i noticed it looks corroded under insulation and some what brittle. is that normal?
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01-06-2013, 10:07 AM | #2 |
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Had the same problem with my hobie tank at the switch, had to scrape off the clear insulation and re-solder the corroded terminal switch had failed then marine gooped the heck out of it.
I'm going to try your suggestion about the intake as I am tired of it sucking up EVERY piece of eel grass in the ocean!!! You would think that a tank that cost $200 would be made a little better with a little more thought about it's potential for pulling in foreign material (eel grass)! |
01-06-2013, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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look for small package
there will be 2 screen replacements .about the size of a penny. i trimmed almost all the rubber on edges of screen and gently pressed it into the intake tube after removing the black nipple. replace black nipple and you are done. after a few launching and landings some sand will collect on screen, but not enough to stop flow . a few good pumps with peddles to get flow going to prime the tank is all that is needed. gallons per minute flow rate is reduced , but nothing that affects bait. one thing is for sure . grass is not going up inside. . been using for about 4 outings . so far , so good.
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01-06-2013, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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I've been using a drain plug screen for sinks. These are also sold in pairs. The Nylon type work best. Simply put it on like a condom and zip tie the top. Because of the screen it's difficult to plug the in-take tube. IF something does get caught, moving around usually dislodges the debris..
Used to get clogged in the kelp until I began using this solution. |
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01-06-2013, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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About a year ago I got tired of the connections and switch issues. Completely eliminated the switch and rewired the tank. At the battery I use a red/white connector like the ones found at automotive stores for .99 cents. When you make a wire to wire connection put on shrink tubing And then goop it all over. When you are ready to turn on tank, you turn around and plug in, simple.
I have not had one tank related issue in a year. |
01-10-2013, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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01-10-2013, 07:41 AM | #8 |
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I Never used a zip tie on a condom... Strange comparison....
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01-10-2013, 10:00 AM | #9 |
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I followed what Matt did and went straight battery to pump. Unlike Matt, the thing that I don't like about it is the 'reach around'.
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