Pressurized water system

[Greggory Brock]

I just bought an 85 h28.5 that has a hot and cold water pressure system. I don't have the manuals for the pumps or heating system. Is there anything special I need to be looking for? Any helpful hints on how the systems work?

 

[Peggie Hall/Head Mistress]

One of the few things that doesn't require

regular inspection andmaintenance as long as it's working. About all you should need to do the water tank and plumbing is follow the directions in the article "Fresh Water Maintenance" in the Head Mistress forum Reference Library (on the forum homepage). Depending upon what brand your water heater is, you should be able to get a manual from it from the mfr...water heaters haven't changed enough to notice in several decades, maybe longer.

 

[Russel Garecht]

Heater

Don't run the holding tank out of water while the system is on shore power and the heater is turned on.The heating coils will burn up.Russs/v Her Diamond Ring

 

[Steve Dion]

Check the water heater for leaks.

Greggory:If you still have the original water heater that came with the boat, it is time to start checking for leaks. They do not last forever. This is one of the areas that may cause your pressurized water system to cycle. Be sure to clean your tanks/lines per the instructions in the Head Mistress. It will keep your system clean and fresh. Even if you do not drink the water, they tend to stink if not flushed and cleaned regularly.