Last season the hot water supply line in our 2006 Bavaria 37 developed a pin hole sized leak in the pipe about 2" from where it exits the T-fitting at the top of the hot water tank. Two pipes from the T-fitting supply hot water to the galley and to the WC. The pipe was removed from the pressure fitting (Whale) and a few inches cut off which stopped the leak when the pipe was re-attached to the tank. This season, a new leak has developed apparently within the pressure fitting at the same pipe.
It may be that the pipe (Whale pipe) is being degraded by excessive temperatures as the leaks occur right near the tank. The tank is made by Quick and I think that there is no thermostadt to regulate water temperature when the engine is running and water is heated by the heat exchanger. I'm wondering if the water can get hot enough to degrade the pipe?
I'm wondering if it is worthwhile to replace this 15mm red pipe with something else and, if so, which product to use.
It may be that the pipe (Whale pipe) is being degraded by excessive temperatures as the leaks occur right near the tank. The tank is made by Quick and I think that there is no thermostadt to regulate water temperature when the engine is running and water is heated by the heat exchanger. I'm wondering if the water can get hot enough to degrade the pipe?
I'm wondering if it is worthwhile to replace this 15mm red pipe with something else and, if so, which product to use.