[C320-list] Water heater leak

[Jack Fitzgibbon]

Mike,

First, check the water supply line to the hot water heater.  A nylon threaded fitting is used to attach the hose to the hot water heater.  In our case, the threaded portion of the fitting was cracked creating a steady drip and causing the pump to cycle.  The crack is hidden from view and is tough to see. I had grabbed the hose fitting connection and moved it to see if it was lose and it snapped off.  I replaced it with a like fitting and it happened again a year later.  I replaced with a fitting that had a brass threaded end and nylon side that snapped to the hose.  I think the heat weakens the fitting.   Access is easier if you remove the drawer's. 

jack

S/V Wetted Bliss
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Mike Paris
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:42 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Water heater leak


I have a small but steady drip at the water heater and I can't find  
exactly where. I can't feel moisture at any of the fittings but there  
is a drip running down the hull beneath the water heater. The heater  
seems to have a metal casing, would this hide drips at a fitting?  
There is water on the platform it is mounted on.

Thanks,
MikeP
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