[C320-list] Head Fresh Water Plumb

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I used this exact same approach to have the option to run FW or SW through my newly installed deck washdown pump.  I plumbed my washdown pump supply line low into the head sink drain drain line.  If I want SW, I just use the washdown pump normally with the head sink drain valve open.  If I want FE, I close the head sink drain and just fill the head sink with FW.

For our washdown pump useage, I use SW to basically rinse the grime off the anchor, crab pots, boat, etc., then finish with a FW rinse to clean off the SW and also ensure that FW is what remains in the washdown pump supply line.  It works great for cleaning the boat from salty spray from a passage while at a mooring or anchor.

A very elegant approach.

Dave

S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington


On Jan 20, 2012, at 4:56 AM, "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> Don,
> 
> This is a very easy upgrade and well worth it. You can maintain both fresh
> and salt water flushing by simply teeing off the sink drain hose to the
> head's saltwater intake. I did this years ago and posted, but Dick Walker
> did a much more elegant write up on my upgrade. With this setup, if you want
> to use fresh water to flush, simply close the thruhull going to the head and
> sink drain and fill the sink bowl via the tap, then flush. If you want to
> use salt water, simply open the thruhull again and you are back to the
> original set up. We used to use fresh water when day sailing or weekending
> and salt water when we were away for two weeks.
> This was literally the first upgrade I did on my new 355....
> 
> Regards,
> Jon Vez
> Formerly #582
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Donald Lawson
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:34 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Head Fresh Water Plumb
> 
> I am going to plumb my head for fresh water at the slip. I also want the
> option of using saltwater when cruising. I assume I will have to tie into
> the fresh water line under the sink. I expect I will also have to turn on
> the water pump for use. Is this what is done or am I missing something?  I
> think the Whale fittings are the same as some PEX fittings I have seen at
> Lowes but haven't looked closely yet. Anybody else done this and what did
> you use?
> Don #1005=
>