[C320-list] No hot water pressure

[Troy Dunn]

You bet.  Keep in mind that if you upgrade to a single handle faucet, the
CD one still requires a 1 1/2” hole.   If you want to keep the current two
handle design you might be better off with the rebuild kit.



On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 3:43 PM Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> Hi Troy:
>
> Thanks. That's an interesting thought, that the water heater is dying. I
> know the water that came out of the drain looked dirty.
>
> Come to think of it, there are red and black decals on the faucet handles.
> Maybe I can get lucky, find screws under them and clean the channel. Then
> I
> would drain the heater and see how it goes.
>
> If I go for new faucets, I think I'll go the whole way and replace the
> heater, too, even though it's still working. First,  I'll go hunting for a
> crow's foot or basin wrench. I think I'll get the faucets from Catalina
> Direct. They charge a little more, but at least you know their stuff fits.
>
> Thanks for all the help.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, No. 528
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Troy Dunn
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2018 3:19 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] No hot water pressure
>
> I dunno what the odds are, but...pretty good I'd say if there is a whole
> bunch of sediment of some sort trapped in the water heater.  Starting to
> wonder if the water heater is on its last legs.  Replacing the faucet would
> not be wise until you figure out where all that crap is coming from.  The
> inlet strainer on the water pump is protecting your cold water lines, so
> the water heater is really the only logical suspect.   You might want to
> try flushing the water heater out through the drain valve to see if you can
> get whatever is in there out.    You can also use a shop vac on the drain
> to suck out the last bit of water.   Make sure you have the supply side
> open to air when you do this or the vacuum trick doesn’t work very well.
> Also...make really really sure your water heater is off before draining it.
>
> Every faucet is different, but many of the old school double handle faucets
> have a valve stem under the faucet handle.   Usually the handle is held on
> by a screw.  The screw is generally hidden by a 'badge' that indicates
> water temp hot/cold with a H and C and often color coded.   Pry that badge
> off to reveal the screw.   Remove the handle then you should see the valve
> stem nut.  Remove the valve stem and you can probably see if it is all
> clogged up.   Getting it unclogged may prove challenging unless you can
> disassemble the valve stem.  Some don’t allow this.   If so, you might be
> able to buy a replacement valve stem at your local plumbing supply store.
> Rarely will you find the right stem at your local big box store.  Not
> knowing which faucet you have, I’m not even sure if you can get the handles
> off LOL.
>
> We replaced the galley two knob job with a single handle pullout sprayer
> faucet from Lowe’s or Home Depot.    You need a basin wrench to get to the
> nuts for the supply lines and the larger nut that holds the faucet in
> place.  The hole for the faucet is also a tad smaller than standard
> so...joy of joy, you will most likely have to grind or sand the opening a
> tiny bit larger to get the new faucet installed.  From our perspective this
> was a worthwhile investment.  Having a modern faucet on board means a lot
> less water wasted trying to get the temp right for the task.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Troy
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 2:52 PM Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the tips. Got the quick connect fittings off. Found out I have
> > good water pressure all the way to the faucets. I even cleaned out the
> > metal
> > tubes leading to the galley faucet with a piece of piano wire. But still
> > ...
> > no hot water coming out of the faucet.
> >
> > Apparently, some rust from the water tank or other matter has collected
> in
> > the faucet mixer, blocking the hot water channel in the galley and the
> > head.
> > What are the odds?
> >
> > This should be easy, I thought. Just clean or replace the faucet. Ha. I
> > figured out how to remove the spout, but couldn't clear the channel. I
> > also
> > couldn't figure out how to to remove the faucet handles to get at the
> > innards. Any ideas?
> >
> > And I also took a look at where the brass nut locking the galley faucet
> in
> > place is. Way, way up there behind the deep sinks and no easy way to get
> > at
> > it. Of course, it wasn't hand tightened by Catalina, or maybe the brass
> > welded together. Anyway, it's going to take a good grip with a pliers or
> > something similar.
> >
> > Anyone do this before?
> >
> > Jack Brennan
> > Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, No. 528
> > Tierra Verde, Fl.
> >
> >
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