Gareth E Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Fair enough. I do wonder though why I'm allowed to have a neoprene? fuel line fairly close to the condemned fuel filter bung. The area of the plastic fuel line would probably be 30 or 40 times that of the bung. 30 or 40 times more likely to catch fire then, should a fire start in the engine bay. Doesn't immediately smack of common sense and logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, bizzard said: Sounds like your mechanic is a bit of a goon. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Because he can't tell the difference between a car and a boat... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Starcoaster said: Because he can't tell the difference between a car and a boat... Is he a boat mechanic? I got the impression he was a car mechanic. Maybe hes a unicorn mechanic. Edited May 17, 2017 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 21 minutes ago, Starcoaster said: I can ride a horse pretty good, so I guess the same principles apply for a unicorn!? If not, that's stupid! Stupid unicorns not knowing how to be ridden! When riding a unicorn, make sure to grasp it firmly by the horn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, rusty69 said: When riding a unicorn, make sure to grasp it firmly by the horn Starry would likely know 'bout that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Gareth E said: I do wonder though why I'm allowed to have a neoprene? fuel line fairly close to the condemned fuel filter bung. I don't believe you are. 2.2.3 and 2.10: https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/media/268789/ecp-private-boats-ed3_rev2_apr2015_public_final.pdf 7 hours ago, rusty69 said: Is he a boat mechanic? I got the impression he was a car mechanic. So by what authority does he expound on boat safety issues? Edited May 18, 2017 by WotEver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 BSs is like the mot, a basic sensible safety test swamped with trivial irrelevancies to keep the boys employed. The IEE is working on the 18th edition of electrical installation regs, are they really so utterly incompetent they have had 17 goes and still not got it right? Or is it just a nice earner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, WotEver said: So by what authority does he expound on boat safety issues? Perhaps im reading it wrong, but im not sure he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Perhaps im reading it wrong, but im not sure he did. You are correct - he purely stated that if he 'rocked up' with his car for an MOT, a plastic plug would not be an issue. I see no comment from the mechanic regarding the 'complexities' of the BSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just now, Alan de Enfield said: You are correct - he purely stated that if he 'rocked up' with his car for an MOT, a plastic plug would not be an issue. I see no comment from the mechanic regarding the 'complexities' of the BSS Thats how I read it, so thought it a bit harsh to call the chap a goon. Unless hes Neddie seagoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Sir Nibble said: The IEE is working on the 18th edition of electrical installation regs, are they really so utterly incompetent they have had 17 goes and still not got it right? Or is it just a nice earner? Do rhetorical questions require a response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dor Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 10 hours ago, andyb116 said: Your spot on meanderingviking, if it's the genuine vetus filter p/No STM3690 it will pass, the one thing with the vetus 2 pots is that some had mechanical fuel pumps and have to be manually bled after removing the filter.if it's a Baldwin filter, they come with a plastic drain plug. I have the red Baldwin filter replacement for the STM3690 and it definitely has a metal drain plug. It does look a bit plasticky, but is metal. It is possible that older ones had a plastic plug, or a plastic cover to the plug, I have a vague memory of looking at some in a chandlery and thinking that it wouldn't pass. 96% of Vetus engines go into lumpy water craft, so Baldwin may not have know of the requirement but perhaps they have now updated. I can confirm that the Vetus 3690 plug is metal with a plastic cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, WotEver said: Do rhetorical questions require a response? is your question rhetorical? please discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Whats the name for the part of speech that is the first four words of "This having been said, Caesar went on to conquer Gaul"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, system 4-50 said: Whats the name for the part of speech that is the first four words of "This having been said, Caesar went on to conquer Gaul"? Introduction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 A rhetorical question does not expect or require an answer. I get annoyed when people answer them! I miss out the question mark to emphasise this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, mross said: A rhetorical question does not expect or require an answer. I get annoyed when people answer them! I miss out the question mark to emphasise this point. Why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Why Why, what? Which statement are you questioning! Edited May 18, 2017 by mross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, mross said: Why, what? Which statement are you questioning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 56 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Thats how I read it, so thought it a bit harsh to call the chap a goon. Unless hes Neddie seagoon Only a bit of a goon, not a full one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, rusty69 said: 6 minutes ago, mross said: Why, what? Which statement are you questioning! What's that? A rhetorical answer? Yeesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, bizzard said: Only a bit of a goon, not a full one. Which bit Go.......... On! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Sir Nibble said: BSs is like the mot, a basic sensible safety test swamped with trivial irrelevancies to keep the boys employed. The IEE is working on the 18th edition of electrical installation regs, are they really so utterly incompetent they have had 17 goes and still not got it right? Or is it just a nice earner? First edition of wiring regs was issued in 1882. There have been several safety related inventions since then, plus a lot of experience of why things went wrong. All of which are incorporated into subsequent editions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, mross said: What's that? A rhetorical answer? Yeesh. Reminds me of the Whos on first! Sketch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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