6 volt blower update?

by **Theurkauf** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:33 am

I'd like to install a bilge blower on a 17 ft sportsman with an original 6 volt electrical system. I've read the earlier posts on 6 volt bowers, but it seems like there was no real resolution to those discussions. What are people currently running 6 volt systems using for blowers? Is there a source for 6 volt blowers (I haven't found one)? 12 volt blowers, voltage doublers?? I'd love to know what systems that are in place and working.

by **Captain Nemo** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:58 pm

Ebay-item #130456508633

by **Theurkauf** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:17 pm

Thanks for the tip, but the blower in the e-bay auction looks pretty dicey to me. Those frayed wires don't inspire confidence! This is a key safety item, and was not original equipment, so I'm hoping for a reliable modern replacement.

by **Theurkauf** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:27 pm

Antique boat connection lists a 3 inch blower and they state "Made for 12 volt system but will also work on 6 volt system."

link:http://stores.homestead.com/AntiqueBoatConnection/Detail.bok?no=82

Has anyone out there tried this?

by **Captain Nemo** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:22 pm

I imagine a 12v blower will just turn a little slower on 6v. I don't know about any excess current draw. That Ebay blower would probably be fine w/ a little re-wire but it might be a little wonky to fashion to one of the vent tubes since you probably don't want to cut a hole in your hullside.
-Mark

by **gbraker** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:21 am

If a 12 volt blower is used on a 6 volt system you will have half the current compared with a similar 6 volt blower. It will as was suggested in a previous post run slower. If its run constantly it may run hotter, and may not hold up. If its just used to air out the motor area for a few minutes prior to starting it will probably work fine.

6 volt blower update?

6 volt blower update?

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