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07-21-2020 04:33 PM
Hello Everyone,
I recently purchased a 1989 340 Sedan Bridge. The boat is in great condition and runs great. There are so many components on this boat and I'm learning more and more each day. Does anyone know how difficult it would be to replace the indicator lights (many of them don't work) on the main electric panel? I'm attaching a picture of the panel for your reference.
Thanks,
Joe
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07-21-2020 06:40 PM
Good luck w/ your new boat.
Those 120VAC amber indicator lamps are available from FP Marine.
https://www.fpmarine.com/Panel-indicator-light-lamp-p/light%20round%20amber%20125v%20flush.htm
A few other suppliers were searched and those appear to be the best price and they appear to match the existing parts.

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07-22-2020 04:43 AM
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07-22-2020 05:59 AM
Should be "easy".
The parts are usually retained w/ a slightly curved push on plate fastener, likely released by manually distorting to remove the arc while pulling.
The wiring and connections should be duplicated to original as much as possible. Remember those are line voltage AC, so remove power first.
They are probably connected w/ crimp connectors. Proper technique is important, including nick-free stripping at correct length, quality / correct connectors and high quality crimp tools, properly used.
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07-22-2020 06:51 AM
While these aren't precision instruments, they are useful to have operating properly.

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07-22-2020 07:49 AM
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07-22-2020 09:53 AM
One nice feature is the charcoal odor filter that can be opened to permit replacement of the contents. The hose should only slope uphill and the right side has a slight droop.
That Vacuflush system doesn't appear to have the best layout.
On my system the waste line dumps into the vacuum generator tank, the diaphragm pump is bolted to the top and the pump dumps into the holding tank. This setup has no waste filled lines.
That system appears to have waste filled lines all over. Not a problem, unless something fails, then a stinky mess might be part of the solution.
It is very surprising to me that it sounds like the overboard pump out is above the waterline. Mine is a below waterline seacock.
Yes, it is good to have the entire sanitation system working properly.
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07-22-2020 10:03 AM
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07-22-2020 10:19 AM
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07-22-2020 10:33 AM
One thing that jumps out is the indicator lamps. On my system those become active when the head system has DC power, illuminating the appropriate level lamps and the POWER lamp, but your image shows the breaker ON and no lamps illuminated, including no power.
There is a secondary operation to manually select the discharge. Your panel has two different secondary operations (TREAT & DISCH, plus TREAT & HOLD), probably appropriate for the retired system.
The sanitation system MUST have a lockout to ensure that the system cannot be discharged w/o removing the lockout. It is common to use a padlock on the seacock, or a nylon wire tie, to secure the handle in the shut position. My practice is to close the seacock, then remove and stow the handle.
That system appears to have no possibility to comply with that requirement. It is possible / likely that an inspection would flag / fail for that condition.
An "easy" solution would be to retire usage of that above waterline discharge through hull and to instead properly install one below the waterline, so it may be disabled except when appropriate. Mine has a switch to prevent discharge, except when the seacock is open. Mine has a seacock one size larger, using a reducing fitting at the threads, to make a larger opening for the waste.

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07-22-2020 12:02 PM
