H2ONUT
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I want to be able to have a connection to the water at the dock instead of using the holding tank. Are there any diagrams or info on how to install?
Dockside Water Hook-Up
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Sea Gull
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Mark,
The dockside connection is connected to any part of the cold water side with a T fitting. The inlet fitting itself, which is widely available, has a built-in pressure regulator to protect the boats plumbing. Depending on your pump, you will probably have to shut it off when connected to dock water.
I use the dockside hose connection once in a while, but prefer to use the tank water rather than have it sit and stagnate.
The dockside connection is connected to any part of the cold water side with a T fitting. The inlet fitting itself, which is widely available, has a built-in pressure regulator to protect the boats plumbing. Depending on your pump, you will probably have to shut it off when connected to dock water.
I use the dockside hose connection once in a while, but prefer to use the tank water rather than have it sit and stagnate.
H2ONUT
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Do I need to install a check valve anywhere?
H2ONUT
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OK, gotcha! Thanks... now, is it spring yet :smt021
berth control
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Mark -
Why don't you want to use the water tank? Just sick of filling it? I recently removed my boat's dockside water system, I was told that it was a good way to sink a boat; if you leave the hose on and spring a leak while you are away it would fill and sink the boat. You could avoid the problem by just closing the valve when you leave the boat unattended though.
About installing it, you will need a check valve between the dockside water and your tee, otherwise when you leave the dock and turn your pump on it will spew water out the dockside connection. My boat had another check valve after the pump that kept the dockside water from flowing back through the pump and over-filling the water tank.
Why don't you want to use the water tank? Just sick of filling it? I recently removed my boat's dockside water system, I was told that it was a good way to sink a boat; if you leave the hose on and spring a leak while you are away it would fill and sink the boat. You could avoid the problem by just closing the valve when you leave the boat unattended though.
About installing it, you will need a check valve between the dockside water and your tee, otherwise when you leave the dock and turn your pump on it will spew water out the dockside connection. My boat had another check valve after the pump that kept the dockside water from flowing back through the pump and over-filling the water tank.
boatmailster
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http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/Water_Pressure_System-JABSCO_WATER_PRESSURE_REGULATORS.html
check valve is an internal part of water pressure regulator
H2ONUT
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I am aware of the issue laeving the boat and possible flooding and sinking. I am very particular when I leave the boat for a few days in what I shut off and leave on.
I want the dockside because that is just the problem, I have a small holding tank and fill it all the time. I am planning to live aboard this summer on the weekends and will be doing dishes, showers, etc... The water in the tank will be fine, I anchor out alot on weekends, and the water in the tank gets used...
I want the dockside because that is just the problem, I have a small holding tank and fill it all the time. I am planning to live aboard this summer on the weekends and will be doing dishes, showers, etc... The water in the tank will be fine, I anchor out alot on weekends, and the water in the tank gets used...
berth control
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10.4 - my system had no pressure regulator, just the check valves.