[Public-List] Blower

[Stephen Gwyn]

I generally turn the blower off while the engine is running.

I usually only run the blower at the first start-up of the day, and mostly
so I can get an olfactory sample of the bilge air. I start by putting my
head in engine compartment to open the gas valve. If I don't smell gas
then, I run the blower. If I don't smell gas after a minute or two, I start
the engine.

While there are many horror stories of gas explosions, there has to be a
LOT of fumes before they will burn. Many other parts of sailing are far
more dangerous.

God may protect you if you are a fool or a drunkard.
Science will protect you if the fuel/air ratio is less than 5%.

SG