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Old 05-28-2020, 11:25 PM   #54
Caballero II
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Originally Posted by FF View Post
I understand how why the dripless seals solved a problem decades ago , but wonder why folks put up with the risk and maint required today?

A modern packing in an ancient designed stuffing box can frequently go years with out requiring an adjustment.

With no danger from sinking from a not replaced on sked rubber bellows or tiny plastic tubing.

Why bother when better is OTS. ?
I'm not sure what risk and maintenance you are talking about. I've had both over my lifetime, and they both work. But, it is a stuffing box that needs maintenance with periodic tightening. A shaft seal basically needs no maintenance, but you may change them out at factory prescribed intervals if desired. I've known many folks that didn't even do that and went on longer.
The newer PYI seals have even longer replacement intervals. Bilges stay dry. I never even thought to monitor the water flow. I'll add that to my list. I don't think I'll go for more electronics/monitoring, other than hand touch and maybe IR gun.
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