AP Pump install location

[ofer]

What's the best location for the AP pump?

1. Aft below hydraulic cylinders.
2. Aft above hydraulic cylinders.
3. Next to lower helm.
4. Next to upper helm.

Thanks

 

[boathealer]

All else being equal, I would attempt to reduce hydraulic hose length in favor of longer wire.

 

[Xsbank]

They can be noisy. Engine room.

 

[AKDoug]

Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern.

 

[Comodave]

Mine is in the lazarette by the hydraulic cylinder. We never hear it since we are on the flybridge.

 

[ofer]

Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern.

I believe fluid reservoirs are in the Helm pumps. fill up on the upper helm. is there another reservoir?

 

[ofer]

Mine is in the lazarette by the hydraulic cylinder. We never hear it since we are on the flybridge.

above or below the cylinders?

 

[Xsbank]

One day you will have to replace the fluid and bleed the lines, that could be your guide.

 

[Comodave]

above or below the cylinders?

I would have to look, I think it is just slightly above but not sure.

 

[journey on]

Wherever you put it, make sure that it is in a place where you can get to it, look at it and service it.


Boris