[Public-List] Shaft Seal / Stuffing box

[Mike Lehman]

Check with Hamilton Marine in Maine...they have lots of hatches, may for
commercial use, so they are very strong and durable.

www.hamiltonmarine.com


On Fri, Mar 8, 2019 at 7:48 AM Jeffrey Randall via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> On Friday, March 8, 2019, Wes Gardner via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > Mine is made by Tempress. Google Tempress Access Hatch and that will put
> > you on the right track. Mine is about 13x22. Yes, it’s plastic and
> probably
> > is NOT suitable for offshore work. You CAN walk/stand directly on it. I
> > change mine out every five years or so as it might get brittle. Someone
> > makes an aluminum that WILL be suitable for offshore work, can’t remember
> > who ...maybe Bomar?
> >
> > Wes
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Mar 7, 2019, at 6:17 PM, Jeffrey Randall via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > This is for Wes.  Where did you get the floor hatch for your Alberg.  I
> > > have decided after going God knows how long without updating my
> stuffing
> > > box. that this is the spring.... However as always that means two
> > projects
> > > at least.  The Floor hatch and the stuffing box.  Any info size type
> etc
> > > would be great.
> > >
> > > Jeff Randall
> > > Yankee Star.  296
> > >
> > > On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 2:55 PM Wes Gardner via Public-List <
> > > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi All,
> > >>
> > >> I guess I'm a traditionalist...I'll stick with the good old tried and
> > true
> > >> stuffing box and deal with a few drips, the main reason....everyone
> > >> understands these things.  I suppose the down side might be in the
> > limited
> > >> access to the stuffing box.  My boat has a large access port in the
> > cockpit
> > >> sole so I can readily and easily adjust/maintain my stuffing box.
> I've
> > >> also repacked many, many from my years in the yards so I'm not
> > intimidated
> > >> when repacking either in the water or on the hard.  A well maintained
> > >> stuffing box can last virtually forever I suppose.  Also there's no
> > need to
> > >> REALLY tighten the lock nut....these things are bronze (soft metal).
> > >>
> > >> Wes
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:40 AM George Dinwiddie via Public-List <
> > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Andrew,
> > >>>
> > >>> My thoughts are on
> > >>> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/DriplessSeal/
> > >>>
> > >>> Are you sure that teflon packing is dripless?
> > >>>
> > >>>  - George
> > >>>
> > >>>> On 3/7/19 10:24 AM, Andrew Johns via Public-List wrote:
> > >>>> On #104 we have an old lasdrop dripless shaft seal that is no longer
> > >>>> supported by the manufacturer and due for replacement.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> What are the groups thoughts on shaft seals/ stuffing boxes?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I'm leaning towards a conventional stuffing box with teflon dripless
> > >>>> packing.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks,
> > >>>> Andrew
> > >>>> ECOLA #104
> > >>>>  Colchester ,VT
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