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Subject: TWL: Simple Water System Repair Question...
From: Phil Ryker (PRyker@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sun Jun 03 2001 - 20:52:17 EDT
My 1980 44' Trojan has two 60 gallon water tanks. The tanks have water
lines running to a crossover fitting with separate shutoff valves for each
tank that allow to select what tank you want water from or both if you leave
both valves open. They then go into a single line via the fitting and what
I assume is a expansion tank.
I need to replace all the old valves and fittings since they are old and the
one for the starboard tank is broken and will no longer open. I figured
this out after filling both tanks with water and after using the water for
the day I noticed the boat had a list to one side. It had used all of the
water from the port tank and none from the starboard since that valve is
broken.
My question: What type valve should I use to replace the old ones and from
what material? Brass? Right now I am not sure what the valves are made
from but it does not appear to be brass. They are then fitted on either end
to the white high pressure hoses. The valves that are on there now appear
to be the same as you would find on the faucet to your garden hose on your
house.
Also, We were cleaning the heads today and wondered how safe it is to use
bleach to clean them. This would put bleach into the hard plastic holding
tank and may create fumes? Is this wise or is it better to buy special
cleaners for this purpose?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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