I have to install some new plumbing hardware for my A/C. Can anyone tell me where to find specifications for what materials and fittings are recommended for recreational boat use below the water line? My question is nylon vs bronze vs grades of brass vs the gray plastic stuff (forgot what it is called). Thanks
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I would assume that this plumbing is for the water pump, or whatever form of cooling you are using. Are you using a keel cooler, a water pump, etc. More info will get you better answers.
I would assume that this plumbing is for the water pump, or whatever form of cooling you are using. Are you using a keel cooler, a water pump, etc. More info will get you better answers.
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Specifically, I am dealing with the fittings between the seacock and the filter and then to the pump. I am installing a T between the filter and the pump to supply water to the watermaker.
Specifically, I am dealing with the fittings between the seacock and the filter and then to the pump. I am installing a T between the filter and the pump to supply water to the watermaker.
Hi Robert, the plumbing from the seacock...
(bronze) to the raw water strainer (bronze), then to the pump, etc., on our boat Hunter used barbed nylon fittings, black reinforced hoses and double opposing adjustable SS clamps at each connection. Most all of this stuff you can get on line from Defender or your nearest WM store. As far as specs go you could peruse the ABYC standards online for all the detailed stuff. Terry
(bronze) to the raw water strainer (bronze), then to the pump, etc., on our boat Hunter used barbed nylon fittings, black reinforced hoses and double opposing adjustable SS clamps at each connection. Most all of this stuff you can get on line from Defender or your nearest WM store. As far as specs go you could peruse the ABYC standards online for all the detailed stuff. Terry
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While bronze is the accepted standard, the Marelon, or nylon fittings are also quite widely used. ( These are black ) My boat has the Marelon throughout, and have never had a problem. Certainly stay away from the gray plastic stuff. These are certainly not acceptable for use below the water line. And of course double hose clamp all the connections.
While bronze is the accepted standard, the Marelon, or nylon fittings are also quite widely used. ( These are black ) My boat has the Marelon throughout, and have never had a problem. Certainly stay away from the gray plastic stuff. These are certainly not acceptable for use below the water line. And of course double hose clamp all the connections.
Just for the record!
Marelon will melt in a fire while bronze will not. Course that will solve your fire problem in a round about way.
Marelon will melt in a fire while bronze will not. Course that will solve your fire problem in a round about way.
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