[C320-list] fresh water leak

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I have the same experience....I probably get about a third of a one liter bottle every 3 weeks or so.....The hose/bottle concept is a good one....

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com> 

> The only thing I would add is that mine only overflows when it is on 
> shore power, not when heating when the motor is running. Even with the 
> new tem/pressure relief valve we still had the issue so ran a fitting 
> off the relief valve and installed a large plastic hose that we run into 
> a 1.5 liter coke bottle stored in the cut out under the sink. We empty 
> it out once in awhile. 
> 
> Adam 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan Field 
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:38 PM 
> To: 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] fresh water leak 
> 
> 
> John & Bobbi - The hot water heaters are notorious for failing, 
> especially the temp/pressure relief valve. I would suggest running the 
> overflow drain line from the top of the hot water tank to a bottle of 
> some kind that you can wedge against the hot water heater to remain in 
> place. Get the hot water heater up to hot water, keep it there for 
> awhile, then check your overflow bottle and see if there is water in the 
> bottle. If so, you have found the source of your water leak. The cure 
> is to call Seaward for a new temp/pressure relief valve. Cost is less 
> than $25.00, plus Orlando's labor. 
> (grin!) 
> 
> Allan S. Field 
> Sea Shadow - #808 
> Columbia, MD 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JPMESA at aol.com 
> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:01 PM 
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] fresh water leak 
> 
> We have a fresh water leak somewhere, and so far haven't been able to 
> locate 
> it. It pools in the furthest aft bilge section and under the 
> sink/cabinet 
> area. (We removed the teak/holly sole). None of the lines or 
> connections 
> (including the hot water heater and pressure pump) under the sink & 
> cabinet 
> 
> drawers are leaking. We removed the cabinet/drawers to clearly see all 
> the lines 
> and connections. The forward tank doesn't seem to be leaking. Are 
> there any 
> connections not easily viewable to the aft tank? Do the water lines 
> ever 
> chafe through or crack in funny areas and need replacing?? Any 
> ideas??? 
> John & Bobbi - Holokai 2 
> 
> 
> 
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