[Public-List] Shaft Seal / Stuffing box

[Wes Gardner]

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

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> 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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