[C320-list] Whale hose diameter

[Robert Seastream]

What I want to do is what his pix shows (clamping hose OVER the  
existing Whale hose), but want to do it at the existing aft berth  
location.
I don't think I've got the time to relocate the water valves, although  
it makes sense.  You've indicated it's easy, but you're more  
mechanically inclined than I.
I need this tank done before splash day, May 15th.  My wife has never  
objected to the boat expenses, so I should at least incorporate her  
desires.

Bob


On Apr 16, 2008, at 6:57 PM, Jeff Hare wrote:

> Hi Bob,
>
>  He is off cruising.  :)
>
> If your tank has a barbed fitting, then you need to use the semi-clear
> flexible hose for potable water available at WM and RV stores.
>
> If you want to transition to Whale fittings/hoses, get a Whale "Stem  
> Adaptor
> (Male 1/2" to Flexible Hose)".  But since you have a barbed fitting  
> at the
> tank, I suggest running that hose directly up under the kitchen sink  
> where
> you might relocate your tank valves and making the transition there.
>
> Seatech has a fitting that is exactly what you need:
>
> http://www.seatechinc.com/prod_images/hi-res/3513-1008.jpg
>
> -Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Seastream
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:13 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Whale hose diameter
>
> Anyone know the outside diameter of the Whale water piping?  I'm
> installing the third water tank.  The pix (see attached) in Bruce
> Stanleys' article show a Tee fitting with 'clampable' hose attached
> (Whale hose is too rigid to clamp), inserted inline where he cut the
> Whale line leading to the pump inlet.  The hose attached to the Tee is
> large enough to fit OVER the Whale hose.  I'm thinking 5/8 inch hose
> would fit over the Whale hose but would like to be sure before
> proceeding the last mile by cutting into the Whale hose.  I've tried
> to contact Bruce off list, no luck.  He may be off cruising.
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition # 906
>
>