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We bypassed all pumps and controls and installed a 1/4 turn PVC ball valve
so the connection is completely shut off when not actually in use. That
way, even if pressure is lost on the fresh water, it can never suck back the
wrong way. We combined that with a siphon breaker on the outlet side.
See this article on how to make your own siphon breakers that are an order
or magnitude more reliable than commercial ones, and also an order of
magnitude cheaper. We've had them working now for 15 years with zero
maintenance.
http://www.yandina.com/hints.htm#Siphon
Andina Foster,
> Well, for sure, you will have to install a siphon-break or backflow
> preventer between the head and the fresh-water supply.
>
> That's ABYC and also common sense.
>
> Joe Engel
> Portland, OR
>
> i would like to connect my electric head water supply to the fresh water
> on the boat the raw water is causing some odor on the boat ...any
> suggestions, thank you in advance for all your help
> kevin
> oceanides 35 chb
> new bern n.c.
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