capac sensor
capac sensor
Is there a source for a replacement hull sensor for the capac system? I have been searching all over the www and have come up empty handed.
Muskegon Lake
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
Re: capac sensor
Capac may have morphed into this company, Evoqua:
http://www.evoqua.com/en/brands/Electrocatalytic
It's worth a call to their tech support people, Good luck
http://www.evoqua.com/en/brands/Electrocatalytic
It's worth a call to their tech support people, Good luck
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: capac sensor
There's also this one: http://www.boatzincs.com/corrosion-refe ... trode.html
It's a basically a portable handheld CAPAC meter. You connect it to a Digital Multimeter and to the hull put the reference electrode over the side of your boat and into the water.
It's a basically a portable handheld CAPAC meter. You connect it to a Digital Multimeter and to the hull put the reference electrode over the side of your boat and into the water.
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
Re: capac sensor
Come to think of it, Jeff years ago made one and loaned it to me to compare to the Capac built into the boat. It was accurate. A little less convenient but quite handy. Readings don't have to be continuous. So just use it periodically and you'll have peace of mindMaestro wrote:There's also this one: http://www.boatzincs.com/corrosion-refe ... trode.html
It's a basically a portable handheld CAPAC meter. You connect it to a Digital Multimeter and to the hull put the reference electrode over the side of your boat and into the water.
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: capac sensor
Mine used a probe on a cable (forget where I bought it) and a cheapo Harbor Freight meter. You clamp the meter's negative ground to a railing, toss the probe over the side, and read the 'CAPAC' data on the 2 volts scale.
Jeff
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Re: capac sensor
Boat Zincs probe is the way to go. I have used one for years to test other folks boats and calibrated the CAPAC on mine with it.
Now the best way it to drop the probe in have a cold one then check the readings. It takes a few min. to stabilize. Use for DC bonding tests etc. Use the digital volt meter to test for stray AC current. You pretty much have it covered then.
dave
Now the best way it to drop the probe in have a cold one then check the readings. It takes a few min. to stabilize. Use for DC bonding tests etc. Use the digital volt meter to test for stray AC current. You pretty much have it covered then.
dave
1987 Marinette 29 FB Sedan
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Re: capac sensor
Found it! Wards Marine Electric in FL is the supplier. You can still buy the whole system new, or the parts.
Muskegon Lake
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
Re: capac sensor
I replaced mine a few years ago and went directly to Siemens. Identical including the butyl seal material.
here is some contact information from my 2012 email.
Siemens Industry,Inc
2 Milltown Court
Union, NJ 07083
Email: rosanna.valle@siemens.com
Phone: (908) 851-6915
Fax: (908) 851-6906
www.siemens.com/water
hope it helps.
here is some contact information from my 2012 email.
Siemens Industry,Inc
2 Milltown Court
Union, NJ 07083
Email: rosanna.valle@siemens.com
Phone: (908) 851-6915
Fax: (908) 851-6906
www.siemens.com/water
hope it helps.
Re: capac sensor
Can I ask how much it costs for the new system? I have heard this can be a pricey option.
My CAPAC still works but the outer silver chloride surface is very dirty. I have been advised not to scrub at it. Basically keeping my fingers crossed that it stays working. I have checked it with a multimeter and it does read correctly despite the grime.
My CAPAC still works but the outer silver chloride surface is very dirty. I have been advised not to scrub at it. Basically keeping my fingers crossed that it stays working. I have checked it with a multimeter and it does read correctly despite the grime.
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
Re: capac sensor
It was 600 and some change for the entire kit. Just the through hull was a little over $300.
Muskegon Lake
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson