[C320-list] Heater hose let go

[Kaare@charter.net]

That is exactly the same hose we use.  I find myself changing it every other year because it tends to start leaking at the clamped fitting on the heater.  Maybe it develops a memory from the clamp pressure.  If you got 19 years service, not much to complain about.  Figure your cost/yr.  is cheaper than a light bulb. 
Kaare & Mary Wold
Sheet Music 945

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> On Oct 29, 2017, at 8:06 AM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Well...I guess after 19 years of service, the short piece of black heater
> hose between the heater and the whale fittings gave and emptied my forward
> holding tank into the bilge beneath the galley sink while we were having
> dinner on a buddy boat last night.
> 
> I'm getting ready to winterize the boat soon, but would like to fix this
> before then.  I guess since you really shouldn't be drinking from the hot
> water tap, I can't think of a reason to upgrade this connection and so I
> will just replace with a small length of 3/4" hose.   Can anyone think of a
> reason not to use the heater hose?
> 
> Fair Winds
> 
> Troy
> 
> Hull #514