Water distribution manifold

Fletch

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1997 Crownline 225
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Anyone have experience with this option? I was told it used for easy winterization? Any info would be helpful.

Thanks!
 

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Definitely fits into a category of its own.....way too many things to go wrong with that.
 
Somebody`s always trying to reinvent the wheel when simple plug removal is all thats needed
 
Sorry, I wasn't to clear on this post. Im in the process of upgrading my Crownline 225 to a 320DA,I came across this listing, which has this option of a water distribution manifold.
It supposedly consolidates the water system to one manifold with on/off valves to make the winterization a simpler process?
 
Sorry, I wasn't to clear on this post. Im in the process of upgrading my Crownline 225 to a 320DA,I came across this listing, which has this option of a water distribution manifold.
It supposedly consolidates the water system to one manifold with on/off valves to make the winterization a simpler process?

I does not necessarily make winterizing easier. It is just a bunch of valves. To winterize you will need to make sure all ports are still open from the summer and then remove the water from the lines.

It's probably best to drain you holding tank first, then drain and bypass the hot water heater and then blow out the lines with compressed air. Then if you want a little extra protection run some Pink A/F through the lines by pouring some in the holding tank and using the fresh water pump to provide pressure. Open each faucet on cold then hot until you see pink.

-Kevin
 
Sea Ray (and some other manufacturer's) have been using this setup for a while, now. It has it's plusses and minuses, but it eliminates many of the slip-on connectors and provides for "home runs" directly to each outlet.

As mentioned, it's just a distribution point. You mentioned you were "told" it makes winterization easier... what specifically did they say? How does it make it easier?
 
While I understand the installation reason for having the manifold....I disagree that it helps winterization. Manifolds secure all the connections at a common point speeding installation and it provides more stable water pressure across the fixtures.

When it comes winterizing....I still think the best way is to bypass and drain the water heater. Disconnect the tank feed to the water pump and let it drain the water tank. Hook up a bucket with 2-3 gallons of pink stuff to the intake of the pump and run all the fixtures. Maybe 30 minutes max. You can use air but it just adds more time to the job since running pink stuff through the fixtures takes care of the drains, sump(s) and holding tank at the same time.
 
...You can use air but it just adds more time to the job ...

Personally I always felt is was better since you were less likely to wind up with a possibly diluted AF in the line from the fresh water. Guess it's just a matter of preference.

-Kevin
 
The manifold is located at the bottom of your system. At the lowest point. It has a cap at the end of the manifold. Just remove the cap and all the water should come out by itself. Drain the water heater and you should be good for the winter. That is the theory.
But I rather empty the tank, blow the lines with air. Then I put about 2 gallon of antifreeze in the tank and run the pump with antifreeze. For me the head is the weakest point. You want to keep the bowl seal wet during the winter.
 
The manifold is located at the bottom of your system. At the lowest point. It has a cap at the end of the manifold. Just remove the cap and all the water should come out by itself. Drain the water heater and you should be good for the winter. That is the theory.
But I rather empty the tank, blow the lines with air. Then I put about 2 gallon of antifreeze in the tank and run the pump with antifreeze. For me the head is the weakest point. You want to keep the bowl seal wet during the winter.

Thanks for the input about the bowl seal.

MM
 
Anyone have experience with this option? I was told it used for easy winterization? Any info would be helpful.

Thanks!
Mine has a problem and a leak in it. Any links available of where i can order a new one of these? Thanks in advance, Ryan
 

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