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

[Fred LEcuyer]

Our old C30 operated this way. Great system! I think it reduced odor more than using sea water.

 

Fred

First Light #926

 


 
> From: bstumpp at comcast.net
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:29:35 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Water system, newbie questions, flushing the head
> 
> 
> 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 
> 
> 
> 
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:02:46 -0400
> From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> 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
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