ULTRASONIC ANTIFOULING - FAQs
CHECK LIST
Buying the right system for your boat!
HULL CONSIDERATIONS (8 articles - click question to reveal answer)| Will the system work on wooden hulls? |
| What hull thicknesses will the system work on? |
| I have a sandwich / foam cored constructed hull. Will the system be effective? |
| Do I still need to antifoul? |
| Will the system protect stern drive units? |
| I have a bilge-keel yacht. Will the Ultrasonic Antifouling system keep both fins clear of fouling? |
| I have a centre-board yacht. Will it be effective on this? |
| My boat is in a mud-berth. Will the Ultrasonic system be effective here? |
INSTALLATION (6 articles - click question to reveal answer)
| Can I install the system myself? |
| How long does the installation take? |
| Where is the best position to place the transducer? |
| Are the transducers fitted through the hull or on the inside? |
| Can the system be installed while the boat is in the water? |
| If I buy a larger boat can I transfer the system to my new boat? |
POWER (4 articles - click question to reveal answer)
| What is the power consumption of the Ultra system? |
| Does the Dual voltage option switch between the AC and DC supplies automatically? |
| Does the system work best when powered from a marina AC mains electrical system? My boat is on a swinging mooring. Will it work for me? |
| Does the system need to be switched on all the time? |
MAINTENANCE (1 article - click question to reveal answer)
| Does the system require any maintenance? |
GENERAL (9 articles - click question to reveal answer)
| What is the life expectancy of the system? |
| How quickly will I see an effect after installation? |
| Does the system make a noise? |
| What effect will the UItrasonic Antifouling system have on my fuel consumption? |
| Will the system have any effect on the anodes? |
| Does the Ultrasonic system interfere with other electronics onboard? |
| Is the system harmful to humans, pets, fish or other marine mammals? |
| I understand there has been an analogue version available in the past, but this is digital. Why is digital better than analogue? |
| Will it keep my boat clean? |
Need more help?
|
| Copyright © 2012 Ultrasonic Antifouling | Member of |