[Public-List] Shaft Seal / Stuffing box

[Jeffrey Randall]

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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Jeff Randall
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