PowerBoat Mag's article on Centek bilge filters
 

While reading Sept. issue of PB saw an item that I'm going to pick up and install today :cool: Did a quick search and found no other references to this product on OSO :confused: On pg.56 they install a Centek bige filter kit, looks like a cheap, quick, easy and best of all smart addition to any boat. I don't sell or represent them or even know anyone that sells them ... I just love the idea and think it's a great thing for every boat.

I called down to Ken at CentekIndustries dotcom, super nice guy, and he spent few minutes expaining the technology and product. Seems that this patented Mycelx product was invented after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and this stuff has the ability to remove oil, gas, diesel %99.99 and then allows you to safely discharge water from your hull! And it's 100% better than the soaps and detergents we (I) throw in bilge and then 'think' we are 'safely' removing all the oils etc.. That stuff just wraps around the oil, making it heavier, only to discharge it and leave it on the bottom to kill wildlife from the bottom up :(

This removes it and then you remove the filter and bring it down to the recycler ... I'm no tree hugger, but think this concept is right on! hmmmm ... I may even think about being a distributor in NJ lol :D :D

Check it out ... and what do you think??? click here for their website and some good info.

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You have SEPT. issue? Geez, I went to my local Barnes and Noble on Saturday to get one and it was still the JULY issue. What's up with that?

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LOL ange, I have no contacts there either!! hehe :p :p

Hey, I'm done with mine ... If ya want I'll send it to ya!?? ;)

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Thanks! lol The bad thing is, I DO know the mag supplier around here. Perhaps a well placed phone call....we'll see!

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You can get bilge filters at www.proroc.com in brick NJ also. Thier own patented brand.

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Thanks Ron! So you can use those brand filters in the Centek application? Does Proroc sell the whole package? I'll check out the website.

Do you have this set up on any of your boats?

Ange ... I'd say a free years subscription is called for ... fer sher :)

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Funny, I just did I write up about the Proroc filter and then PB does a filter from another manufacturer. Go figuere. Call Rolf. His is very different from what's in PB.

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From what I am told, Proroc's system goes one step further.

While sitting in dry dock, they have a unit that will screw into your drain plug hole. This way, any water that drains from the bilge will get filtered prior to hitting the ground. Any boat that is stored on their premises indeed gets one. Prevents the larger headaches later if the property were to become contaminated..... :eek:

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:cool: Thanks sharkey. Maybe I can still pickup the drain plug from proroc. The Centek/Mycelx line sells different sized pads or bilge blankets that you can get down there, but the plug option sounds good.

Looks like PB scooped your scoop Ron :rolleyes:

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I noticed in that install article that they removed the "siphon Break"(I think that's what it's called, it keeps water from siphoning back into the boat if the outlet gets underwater and the pump doesn't come on for some reason) I don't think that's a smart thing to do, the break was put in by the boat manufacturer for a reason.

Just something I noticed, if you have a siphon break don't remove it just install the filter along with it, whom ever wrote the article called it an elbow but it's more than just an elbow.

My $.02

Caleb

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Timewarp .. I was wondering what an 'elbow' was :rolleyes: :rolleyes: sounded a little strange (in a NON-descriptive type way). I don't have a Formula or siphon break to worry about, but at least I'll now know what an elbow is if I come across one.

Ron & Sharkey, I called proroc this morn and they have no product available,, yet ... they said it's coming. No filtration or bilge plug devices. They did offer to whip something (custom) up for me, if I wanted, in a 2 week time frame.

I'll pass, but keep my eyes on proroc website for future release.

Ange did you make that call lol :D

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I didn't see the product on their site. I keep my boat on a life and keep the drain plug out, I could sure use one of these.

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This is the Proroc filter.

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Ron ... when, where, how much?

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Proroc's #
732-477-7039
Francine should be able to hook you up!

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sharkey thx, but like I said, I called proroc this morning and they having nothing available yet. Ron is showing pics, but they must be one-off, custom pieces?. :confused: :confused:

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Maybe... :confused:

Here is a little more of a description:

The filter goes inline between the bilge pump and the hull outlet. It is filled with a media that will absorb up to 2 gallons of oil, transmission fluid and fuel. At the end of the boating season, you can take the filter out and screw it directly into your drain plug hole. This will allow rainwater to be filtered prior to hitting the ground.
The Bilge Filter will be available from Proroc for $79.00

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:cool: :cool: I guess you made a call. lol

Sounds like a double winner. My driveway has this odd looking stain in one spot, it's even starting to 'eat away' at the pavement ... coincidently, right where the transom of my boats have been :rolleyes: :eek: :( :crazy: