[C320-list] Electric Head Conversion

[Pat Ireland]

John

You will enjoy the change to the Sea Era.  It's a signifigant
improvement over the OEM install.  As to the plumbing change, I'm not
sure it necessary.  If you tie into the original raw water source
point, the raw water strainer can be installed on the head side of the
bulkhead, and it's both easy to access and visible for inspection.

The problem with either approach is the use of raw water to feed the
head.   A change to fresh water is advised and is worth your
consideration.  The approach Len suggests is a standard solution and
several owners have used that configuration to provide the fresh
water.

Good Luck with your install.  Pat, Cherie, 801

On 12/2/12, Len <aqua5len at gmail.com> wrote:
> Would suggest you consider also putting in a "T" connector to sink drain so
> you can use fresh water from the sink to flush instead of sea water -
> results in a fresh-smelling head (sea organisms decaying in head system
> gives that bad stink).
>
> I've been using fresh water head for years.
>
> Len
> AQUA5 #1070
>
> On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM, John Phillippe
> <phillippe443 at frontier.com>wrote:
>
>> Converting to a Raritan Sea Era.  Plan to use the sink drain thru hull
>> for
>> the head intake while routing the sink drain to the ³Y² valve thru hull.
>> New head requires a strainer and it looks like better access to make the
>> switch.  Do not wish to install a third thru hull in this small space.
>>  Will
>> the ³Y² valve accommodate this change?  Any other tips pertaining to this
>> change.  . . Thanks
>> John Phillippe
>> 1998, # 530
>>
>