[C320-list] No hot water pressure

[Dick Walker]

I added a single handle faucet like the newer boats. It is a moen. Uses the same hole and probably saves water. It also has a flex hose. 



Cheers



Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Sep 9, 2018, at 13:07, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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