Adam F Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I have decided to fit a single wiper to BW. I know that it will shorten the life of the perspex, but I can live with that for having a clear window. I am planning to use auto parts - am I correct in doing this? I can source the motor and arm from a Corsa for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Adam, Not sureif you can change the sweep angle. If the motor came from a car it should be ok to connect to the 12V supply, but connect it through a fuse. Look on the motor and see if there is a current rating, and then use a fuse to suit. BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the Lad Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I once converted a windscreen wiper motor with blade arm into an 'automatic jigger' . I connected into 12V, with an in-line fuse and all worked well - including catching the bait fish. Cheers - Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 dont be such a skinflint a proper boat one with arm and blade is only thirty odd quid from asap supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Cheers Peter - Good website, although I dont seem to be able to browse products online...do I need a catalouge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 a catalogue is usefull to se pictures of what you want you can order one on line get a discount for ordering on line to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 OK, Guys thanks for the tips. I have decided to go for a proper marine jobbie. 1 last question though.... What is a Pantograph wiper and how does it differ from a 'normal' one? I am guessing it is one of the type that have a 'side to side; movement rather than a pendulem action?....if so this would suit the tiny window on BW....any ideas? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Well, the wipers used on trains to contact the overhead high voltage lines are called pantographs, I assume you are not thinking of getting one of these for BW Based on the above I will guess it is one that pushes up and down as opposed to side to side - only a guess mind and I am sure someone more knowledgeable will correct me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 A pantograph is one of those drawing instruments that's used to trace over a drawing and produce a magnified copy. A pantograph wiper is (I think) the one that has two arms going to the wiper blade which produces a flatter arc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 A little piccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Adam, That is a 'pantograph' wiper, on James' new boat. The arm linkage is such that the blade will remain vertical and wipe right to the edge over the whole of its length. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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