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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 1:27 am Post subject: Fuel fill bonding wire |
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Hello Brats,
Question about the fuel fill. My boat did not have a ground wire attached to the deck fill when I took it apart. My last boat did. I know the wire is to prevent a static spark from causing an explosion when filling up.
So, why no grounding wire on the deck fill of the c-dory?
My tanks are all plastic, including the filler neck. Not sure if that matters.
Thanks all! _________________ Clay on Hammerhead
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Anybody have a bonding wire on their deck fill? |
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Barry Rietz
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 411 City/Region: Sierra Vista
State or Province: AZ
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Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:24 pm Post subject: Fuel Fill Ground Wire |
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Clay, "Most" fuel dispenser nozzles that are for public use are bonded (grounded) internally. However, that does not mean all static electrical sparks are prevented from occurring. Because our small boats are not required to have bonding throughout the vessel, the factory does not install this type of fire prevention system. Careful is the word, especially in the dry hot climate we are now experiencing! _________________ Barry Rietz
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I have decided to install one for piece of mind. |
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pcg
Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Posts: 411 City/Region: Sherwood
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Quest
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:09 am Post subject: |
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clayhubler wrote: | Thanks. I have decided to install one for piece of mind. |
What will you bond it to? _________________ Paul |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Any negative bus should work as far as I know. |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3598 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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On the 25 C-Dory, the fuel fills are aluminum, which as far as I know, don't spark, though they conduct electricity. I don't know about the 22, but I'm willing to learn.
With the grounded fuel nozzle, is there any chance of static electricity making a spark with the ungrounded fuel fill? I'm curious.
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kaelc
Joined: 19 Jul 2017 Posts: 411 City/Region: Saanich
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Island Magic
Photos: Stil-Afloat
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, our 25 has a grounding wire. The screw was rusted so we replaced it and had to reattach the wire. Keep a couple lock nuts handy and dialectic grease. I dropped a couple nuts it’s as difficult reach in there. |
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