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fishnatic
#1 Posted : Thursday, June 24, 2010 3:36:53 PM(UTC)
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capac deflects downward when bilge goes on? what to do?
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#2 Posted : Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:24:43 PM(UTC)
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I suspect the ground return for the bilge pump is going to the hull instead of ground lug the batteries ground at. Not a big difference, but enough to effect the readings.

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#3 Posted : Friday, June 25, 2010 12:16:22 AM(UTC)
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took a quick look last weekend wires all head toward stern, may investigate more this weekend to see if i can find ground location,thanks Jeff P,s. whats the difference of grounding at lugs vs. the hull,same surface?
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#4 Posted : Friday, June 25, 2010 4:22:14 AM(UTC)
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..."...whats the difference of grounding at lugs vs. the hull,same surface? "

It's subtle, but there is a"conductor path" difference, especially if it's several feet long.

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