[C320-list] Water system, newbie questions, flushing the head

[Bruce Stumpp]

For flushing the head we changed the head flushing from the bay to a tap
into the head sink drain hose.  Then all we have to do is run some water
into the sink and pump the head.  When fnished, we wash our hands in the
sink and that is the water for the next time we have to flush.   Also
installed a Y-valve below the tap so we have the option of draining the sink
directly into the Bay when too much is run into the sink such as when
winterizing.   

Bruce Stumpp
C-32-, #647, "Adventure"
Frog Mortar Creek, MD   



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Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:02:46 -0400
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water system, newbie questions
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You might want to start by purifying the tanks and hoses. The manual should
have a procedure for doing this. Starbright also makes a product for purging
tanks and hoses.  I also recommend installing an RV type water filter.  Be
sure and open/clean the filter screen on the low pressure side of the water
pump; and, remove and clean any faucet heads AFTER you complete the purging.

There should be 5 seacocks on the boat: galley sink, head sink, head flush
water, holding tank mascerator, and engine cooling.  

Definitely, salt water will encourage odor. I removed that hose and blocked
the hose on that through hull, and use water from the sink to flush the head
either with a cup or by pulling the shower head over to the toity.  I also
use and swear by a product called Odorlos. It is an enzyme product that
promotes the aerobic bacteria in the tank.

Also, find and check the anti-siphon valves onboard.  There are likely
three: engine cooling fresh water, head sink, and heat toity.

I would love to install a separate water tank even if only 5 or 10 gal. for
flushing the head via the pump. The problem is more how to fill it: where to
locate a filler tube. Haven't solve that problem yet. Anyone?? 

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay