[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2182, Issue 1

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I have noticed the white connection fittings on the blue pex water lines fail. It was a common problem with these fittings when they were introduces in the 90's.
I am spending this winter re-piping the water system with new "Pex" 1/2 with all brass fittings.
I have already replaced the two factory ball valves located at the water pump. I am also going to add a few "Tee" fittings with clean outs using ball valves to expedite the winter blow out with compressed air, this should eliminate any water locks.


I anticipate the project to cost approx $ 175 , but it will be a worth while investment. If anyone considers this only purchase the pex in straight lengths not the roll !!!


I use all "shark Bite brand fittings found at any home depot and the crimping tool cost about $ 40.00


Lou Reszoly
427



 




-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, Oct 26, 2014 12:32 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2182, Issue 1


The "Y" valve was added about hull 355 and is not on the older hulls.


Dick Walker
WindWalker II
C-320  #687 Yesr 2000 Model
Coronado YC, CA
619.435.8986



-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
Greg Flanagan
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 9:30 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2182, Issue 1

I did replace mine. I will have to go look. I think it was just an exact 
replacement.


Greg
#1076

> On Oct 26, 2014, at 7:14 AM, dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Speaking of pumps, has anyone replaced their shower/fridge drain pump? My 
Jabsco seems to be about gone. I have pulled it out and put the intake end into 
a bowl of water with barely anything being pumped out, so it's not a priming 
issue. What have people replaced the factory pump with?
> 
> Thanks,
> David Prudden
> #787
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 26, 2014, at 8:17 AM, <clburti at gmail.com> <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> the only time I've had any those issues was when the cockpit shower was not 
turned off completely. As to noise and excessive running in normal use, I 
replaced the OEM pump with a VSR. Much quitter only runs when water is running 
and no water hammer in the system…well worth the investment. Direct replacement 
other than re aligning the water line hold downs a little. Our pump is under the 
aft berth, and easy access.
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>> Fair Winds
>> Chris Burti
>> Commitment
>> Catalina 320, #867
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>> From: Millers
>> Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎October‎ ‎26‎, ‎2014 ‎7‎:‎06‎ ‎AM
>> To: 320
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>> John,  this is what I feel is happening 
>> With mine.   Only occurs when not used for awhile , no leak apparent. 
>> Art.  #680
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 25, 2014, at 9:16 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Could it be that water in the pump is leaking from the high pressure 
>>> side to the low pressure side thus triggering the pump to run?
>>> 
>>> John Meyers
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz < 
>>> schwartz781 at optonline.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Ahoy....I had the same issue with #245. I have looked for a leak, 
>>>> and have not found one yet. To reduce the cycling of the pump 
>>>> coming on, I installed an accumulator behind the box under the 
>>>> stove. A good reduction in the amount of time the pump 
>>>> runs......Joe N Beth
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 05:57 PM, Lee, Cliff wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Doesn't really sound like a pump problem.  1) Inlet screen may need
>>>>> cleaning to ensure good prime.  We often need to do that every 
>>>>> spring to get a good prime.  2) pump coming on at night may just 
>>>>> mean a small leak somewhere.  We had a small pinhole leak in water 
>>>>> tubing.  Easiest thing to do till fixed was to turn pump off when 
>>>>> not needed.  That has actually become our preferred approach to 
>>>>> keep boat bone dry. 3) Foreward/Aft tank faucet spitting just sounds like 
Foreward tank is low.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Of course, those could all be wrong and you might need a new pump! 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cliff Lee - Comfort Zone #268
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
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>>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>>> Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:30:55 -0700
>>>>>> From: Gene Helfman To: C32