Console vent

JSP · 17 July 2009, 12:49

For consoles with fuel tanks inside but with a deck vent fitted, is there a need to have an extra, larger vent for the console? And if so would a small fan off such as a computer case be of any use to keep air circulating inside?

codprawn · 17 July 2009, 14:27

I thought about using a solar powered boat vent. They claim to be fully waterproof.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/12v...x?itemid=42323

chewy · 17 July 2009, 14:34

If your thinking of that git fuel tank can't you just pipe the vent so it vents outside the console.
I'd be very caustious of fitting fans where petrol fumes are concerned unless it was Ex rated.

If you don't vent it outside a simple vent on either side should let enough air though.

JSP · 17 July 2009, 15:47

Git fuel tank?

I'm going to fit a deck vent connected to the tanks vent mate but wondered if it's best to add another vent on the console as well so the whole area that the fuel tank site in is well vented ?

Downhilldai · 17 July 2009, 16:29

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..wondered if it's best to add another vent on the console as well so the whole area that the fuel tank site in is well vented ?

Yes, it is, 'cos when your tank breaks and fills your console with petrol, the vent will let you know about it by leaving the fooms out.

JSP · 17 July 2009, 16:32

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Yes, it is, 'cos when your tank breaks and fills your console with petrol, the vent will let you know about it by leaving the fooms out.

Wish you'd said "If" not "When"

Any recommendations for a good vent?

Downhilldai · 17 July 2009, 16:42

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Any recommendations for a good vent?

It's not something I research too thoroughly

Leapy · 17 July 2009, 16:44

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For consoles with fuel tanks inside...would a small fan...be of any use...

Not sure I'd want to go there John

Endeavour · 17 July 2009, 17:08

I have a external fuel tank vent as well as a 4" vent in the console. Inside never smells of fuel (unless i overfill it). also none of the clocks or electronics fog up....

JSP · 17 July 2009, 17:19

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Not sure I'd want to go there John

Ok, thinking about it that does rank as one of my best bad ideas

JSP · 17 July 2009, 17:23

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I have a external fuel tank vent as well as a 4" vent in the console. Inside never smells of fuel (unless i overfill it). also none of the clocks or electronics fog up....

Sounds just want I want. I've seen similar to yours on eberspacher heating systems. Does it let much water in mate?

Endeavour · 17 July 2009, 17:25

I have never noticed water in the console. So guess its doing its job...

Leapy · 17 July 2009, 17:25

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Ok, thinking about it that does rank as one of my best bad ideas

All questions are good questions. It moves the game on

JSP · 17 July 2009, 17:28

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I have never noticed water in the console. So guess its doing its job...

Good stuff! Was I right about the type of vent?

JSP · 17 July 2009, 17:29

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All questions are good questions. It moves the game on

Have to disagree there mate, my 3 year old is going through "WHY?" phase every 2 min!

Endeavour · 17 July 2009, 17:36

It is a marine vent made by ROCA, possibly the same as the erbespacher type

http://www.rocamarine.com/index.php?...xeG0YELVlZSw==

JSP · 17 July 2009, 17:40

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It is a marine vent made by ROCA, possibly the same as the erbespacher type

http://www.rocamarine.com/index.php?...xeG0YELVlZSw==

Yeah it's the same type. Cooking on petrol fumes now

Cheers Steve

Leapy · 17 July 2009, 18:22

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Have to disagree there mate, my 3 year old is going through "WHY?" phase every 2 min!

Downhilldai · 17 July 2009, 21:53

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Wish you'd said "If" not "When"

Couldn't resist it, JSP. I remember smiling when our friend Mr Fuller used that very expression last year:

http://boatmad.com/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=528

IBWET · 18 July 2009, 09:40

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Have to disagree there mate, my 3 year old is going through "WHY?" phase every 2 min!

I remember that, saying it back is a great way to teach them..make them think

I like cod idea about the solar side of it, along with Endevour's roca vent, I think it's worth doing even only for the other benifits; no misting etc, aside from the fooms

bit.