[C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port

[R Airis]

A few years ago our hot water tank sprung a leak. I  removed it to have it 
repaired. You wouldn`t believe the brown water and sediment that came out .

Bob.............Hale Kai 2  #266


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan S. Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port


> Jamie and Lori - The hot water tank has, in my opinion, a horrible design
> problem.  The valve for emptying the tank is too high to allow a complete
> emptying of the tank.  All kinds of crud builds up over time at the bottom
> of the tank, including grit, bits of plastic, and extremely foul water. 
> No
> matter how much bleach one puts into the system, over time the water at 
> the
> bottom of the hot water tank is going to go bad and result in that rotten
> egg smell.  The only solution I have come up with is to periodically 
> remove
> the tank and take it home to well-flush.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jamie Pett
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 3:28 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port
>
> Jack, et. Al - We do the same on the water use (dishes, washing, not
> drinking),  and we have recently had a problem with only the hot water
> getting skunked - nasty rotten egg odor after just a few weeks.  I used
> "Purclean" treatment on the water system when re-filling in late August,
> and water was only in for maybe 4 or 5 weeks - cold water seems fine, no
> odor , etc. but the hot is rancid.  Anyone else had this issue with the
> water heater tank ? Any preventive ideas ?  - Jamie
>
> Jamie and Lori Pett
> Bella Luna #614
>
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>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack
> McDonough
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 3:05 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port
>
> Martin:
>
> Our inspection caps have always unscrewed easily -- but we never drink
> the
> water. We use it to wash and wash dishes, etc.
>
> When we fill the tanks, my wife puts about a half cup of bleach in each
> one
> to prevent the buildup of scum and ugly floaties. It works. Any boat
> we've
> had developed the cruds unless treated. Some people use vodka.
>
> jack
> sure bet
> #947
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Martin Bayly" <mbayly at telus.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 10:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port
>
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Had another go at getting the aft water tank inspection cap off this
>> weekend
>> with a strap wrench and still couldn't budge it.
>>
>> I was using a small strap wrench similar to the smaller one on this
> rona
>> web
>> site:
>>
> http://rona.ca/shop/~strap-wrench-set-magigrip-62245_!strap-wrench_shop
>>
>> So my next step is to go and buy a bigger more robust strap wrench.  I
>
>> think
>> the rounded teeth around the edge of the cap are preventing the wrench
>
>> from
>> getting a good purchase, plus there isn't much room to work around the
> cap
>> because of the way the tank is seated under the aft birth.
>> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album87/Water_Tank_Port_Gaskets
>>
>> So was wondering if anyone else has come across a better
>> tool/gadget/technique for these tricky type of removals.
>>
>> It's not absolutely necessary that I get in there, but I'd really like
> to
>> take a look before I start drinking the water, and its kind of become
> a
>> personal battle now, the first of many I'm sure!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Martin
>> Serendipity #1023
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Martin
> Bayly
>> Sent: September 29, 2008 9:10 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port
>>
>>
>> Probably a silly question, but should it be possible to open the 'cap'
> in
>> the top of the water tanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Set about sanitizing my water system over the weekend using the
>> instructions
>> in the Catalina manual, given that the boat is new to me and not sure
> when
>> it was last done.
>>
>>
>>
>> Wanted to peak inside the tank by opening the main cap on top, but
>> couldn't
>> budge it.  Will maybe take a strap wrench to it next time I'm on
> board,
>> but
>> wanted to check and make sure it is supposed to move!?   On my #1023,
> its
>> a
>> grey cap, about 3inch diameter with course 'teeth' around the edge.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm guessing it's probably similar to this:
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album87/Water_Tank_Port_Gaskets
>>
>>
>>
>> Maybe those gaskets are why I couldn't undo by hand.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Martin
>>
>> Serendipity #1023
>>
>>
>>
>>
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