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Old 04-18-2021, 01:07 AM   #50
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When my boat is off the dock, I'm running more than a couple electric pumps. We have nav equipment, autopilot, microwave, lights, computer, cell phone chargers running, etc. I have backup systems too. But knowing my Lehmanns will run and run and run on diesel alone is added security to me. Obviously you think you are immune to an electrical failure. I was taught good seamanship is thorough mitigation of failures.
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Originally Posted by catalinajack View Post
A Walbro pump draws 2.3 amps. A 660AH bank drawn down to 50% would run that pump continuously for six days. Do you still think this could ever be a problem?
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