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Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
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Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I've seen this in a few ads, so I know ours isn't the only one with this big heavy duty white switch that's below the cubby but close to the hull. Can someone please tell me what it does? I've searched all over and can't find an answer to this question. 1995 28TE.
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
Got a photo? Our '95 didn't have this.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
a photo would be very helpful, the only "big switch" I can think of right now is the main breaker switch, mine is mounted on the port side, on the bulkhead separating the fuel tank from the engine compartment.
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I pulled this photo from a listing on YachtWorld, so I know we're not the only boat with this mystery switch (circled in red).
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
No label, no nothing? Can't see it very well in the photo. Snap a pic next time you're on board?
Does your boat have a macerator pump? Where's the switch?
Does your boat have a macerator pump? Where's the switch?
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I can't tell what it may be from the pic, but in that same location on my boat, is my indicator lights for the the holding tank.
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
No label. We do have a macerator, but unsure if it works. And there isn't a switch anywhere else that I'm aware of. But that's an interesting idea. There's a breaker for it on the main panel above the quarter berth, but I don't think that we've flipped it on yet. I'll try that next time we're down there.
Where is the switch for it usually located?
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I'm not an expert on macerators as we can't use them here, and we always disable them. But the only switch I've ever seen is on the electrical panel.
Maybe it's an eject button.![Cool 8)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
Maybe it's an eject button.
![Cool 8)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
- jrhess3
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I believe that switch pumps out the water in the shower drain.
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
Interesting - there isn't a shower sump at the moment. It's been plumbed into the bilge. But there is a shower pump breaker. Both of these ideas seem plausible. The macerator is the only one that we can test at the moment.
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
I have a switch on the cabinet below that switch that turns on the electric head.
Patrick
2000 Albin 28 TE “Phantom”
1978 34’ Californian LRC “Spirit” (Prev)
2000 Albin 28 TE “Phantom”
1978 34’ Californian LRC “Spirit” (Prev)
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
Manual head on ours. I suppose that it could have been electric at some point.
I'm still surprised that nobody else has this switch and knows definitively what it does.
I'm still surprised that nobody else has this switch and knows definitively what it does.
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
For me, it is the macerator. Not sure if that is factory-original.
1994 TE 28' w/ Cummins 250
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
Tested this weekend. The macerator appears to be wired directly from the cabin breaker panel, which seems a bit weird. Seems like there should be a switch somewhere in that circuit. Regardless, the mystery switch isn't connected to that circuit. Maybe it was at some point and was bypassed. I haven't had time to get that deep into the bilge to see what's going on from the back of that switch.
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Re: Big switch on the bulkhead in the head
It’s normal for the macerator switch on the control panel to turn it on and off. It was that way on the 28 and my 31
USCG 100 Ton Master
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”