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Thread: Ballast Upgrade
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04-14-2009, 10:27 AM #1
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Ballast Upgrade
OK so finally finished some upgrades #1 was from the Gravity I to Gravity III.
I purchased (2) 400lb bags from a guy locally for $100 last September.
Purchased (2) 1100gph Rule pumps and 3 ballast switches from Ebay, fittings from Maxwake.com, 1" solenoid valves and manifold from Lowes and hose and clamps from local hose supply. After getting started I figured out the switches I purchased would not work so I ended up ordering 2 switches that match the OEM and replaced the covers.
I had the dealer drill and install the thru hull fittings to reduce my stress and maintain warranty. I ended up not running the hoses from the rear to hopefully reduce pressure drop and length (no run is more than 4'). Below are pictures and a diagram for wiring the switches.
You may also notice I opted to put the switches on the dash rather than add another panel, to do this I had to mount the courtesy light switch under the dash. I don't use it much anyway.
Now I just need to lake test
-McMoomba
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04-14-2009, 10:28 AM #2
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04-14-2009, 12:36 PM #3
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I can't see anything he posted but the text.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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04-14-2009, 12:44 PM #4
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Ah, yes. Love the switches. Handy and great looking.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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04-14-2009, 03:01 PM #5
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Thanks guys, I don't understand why you are not seeing the pics. I put them into the album and post on board with the [img]picture address[/img] thing.
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04-14-2009, 03:38 PM #6
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I can see the photo's and must say a good job done there.
Hey, Its Moomba time
Its all about the dash - enjoy the dash, as that is your time between the dates
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04-15-2009, 03:30 PM #7
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Nice looking install, I like your attention to detail!
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04-15-2009, 05:09 PM #8
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No problem seeing the pictures. I like the switches on the dash rather than down on the side. Much easier to see and get to.
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04-15-2009, 11:40 PM #9
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I cannot view them w/ windows explorer but I can see them w/ mozilla.
Same deal with Birdmans LED upgrade post. I dont know what the deal is.
Nice work man! looks great.
PWI as usual...
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04-16-2009, 12:13 PM #10
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Weird, I'm on Internet Explorer and I can see the images just fine.
I absolutely love your install, very close to what I'd like to do in my boat when I add front ballast. I like the idea of everything plumbed into the boat and not messing with pumps and all that. Two thumbs up!!!2013 Outback V
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