Thanx for the replys. I guess I am realizing why boaters from the dark side consider us cheap. It's not that we really are, just get some perverse pleasure in making something work long past when it should not. If I went to the job for the amount of time I've spent on those two darlings, could have bought a bunch of them with the extra $. Almost had a setup a West Marine but they were missing parts. Ace Hardware also, they had a 3/4" check valve for a well but no reducing female/female adapters. I glued the sucker yesterday and It actually looks like it will hold. I'll call Hunter and see if it's worth it to replace. Your right about corrosion. Opened the old pump, was quite gross but easy to clean. The newer pump came with a cracked cam (part of the plastic insides) 2 years ago. Opened it up and the crack extended from the pump handle to the pumping mechanism (whatever it's called). Found the best repair was with three cable ties. Now works great. alan P.S. just off the phone with Hunter, $2.70 each, ordered a bunch
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Not Yet Alan!
This Monday morning (Memorial Day) is the big day. We'll tow the boat to John Burns park around 7:00am and sail it around the peninsula to the slip. If you have some time Monday morning feel free to join us. By the way, you seem a little obsessed on this water faucet matter - I hope everything is alright. Best regards!
This Monday morning (Memorial Day) is the big day. We'll tow the boat to John Burns park around 7:00am and sail it around the peninsula to the slip. If you have some time Monday morning feel free to join us. By the way, you seem a little obsessed on this water faucet matter - I hope everything is alright. Best regards!
I'm working, thanx, want to come with me Sat?
But, maybe I can come with you when launching (as long as there is no charge to help!
alan
But, maybe I can come with you when launching (as long as there is no charge to help!
alanplumbing
Don't know exactly what you have but any plumbing house can help. You need a bronxe swing check valve. install it at the tank if possible. use the same sixe as the fitting at the tank. 3/8" is what I have. Come out the valve with a male pipe adapter x hose barb and lead this to your faucet. Need help further, write bart5008@aol.com. I sold plumbing for years and may be able to help.
Don't know exactly what you have but any plumbing house can help. You need a bronxe swing check valve. install it at the tank if possible. use the same sixe as the fitting at the tank. 3/8" is what I have. Come out the valve with a male pipe adapter x hose barb and lead this to your faucet. Need help further, write bart5008@aol.com. I sold plumbing for years and may be able to help.
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