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Head Mistress library is gone
The contract with the publisher who bought my book (which should be out next spring) specifies that none of the material in it be published elsewhere in whole or in part. The library fell under "in part," so it had to come down. That doesn't mean I can't post the help you need here, though...what were you looking for?
The contract with the publisher who bought my book (which should be out next spring) specifies that none of the material in it be published elsewhere in whole or in part. The library fell under "in part," so it had to come down. That doesn't mean I can't post the help you need here, though...what were you looking for?
I was looking for winterization info
Thanks Peggy. No wonder I counldn't find it
I was looking to see if you had an article on winterization. I have seen your responses in the archives so I think I have everything I need. Best of luck with the book!
Thanks Peggy. No wonder I counldn't find it
I was looking to see if you had an article on winterization. I have seen your responses in the archives so I think I have everything I need. Best of luck with the book!Fresh Water Maintenance
We just bought a 1984 Newport 41 in excellent condition, with two partners. I was looking for your article on Fresh Water Maintenance --- we're planning to test all the plumbing and flush the tanks, since we don't know how long the water has been in there. One of my partners is suggesting that we flush once with a little bleach, fill, add bleach, pump a lot of water through, then fill again (based on recommendations from "Boatowner's Handbook" What do you recommend? During the survey, there was foul smelling water when the shower was tested. Tanks are steel. Thanks for any advice.
We just bought a 1984 Newport 41 in excellent condition, with two partners. I was looking for your article on Fresh Water Maintenance --- we're planning to test all the plumbing and flush the tanks, since we don't know how long the water has been in there. One of my partners is suggesting that we flush once with a little bleach, fill, add bleach, pump a lot of water through, then fill again (based on recommendations from "Boatowner's Handbook" What do you recommend? During the survey, there was foul smelling water when the shower was tested. Tanks are steel. Thanks for any advice.
Sanitizing a Fresh Water System
To assure complete sanitation of your potable water system, it is recommended that the following procedures be used. This applies if it is a used system, one that has not been used for a period of time, or one that may have been contaminated. 1. Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 1/4 cup Clorox or Purex household bleach (5% sodium Hypochlorine solution ). With tank empty, pour chlorine solution into tank. Use one gallon of solution for each 5 gallons of tank capacity. 2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water. Open each faucet and drain cock until air has been released and the entire system is filled. 3. Allow to stand for at least three hours, but no more than 24 hours. 4. Drain and flush with potable fresh water. 5. To remove excess chlorine taste or odor which might remain, prepare a solution of one quart white vinegar to five gallons water and allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vehicle motion. 6. Drain tank and again flush with potable water. The above recommendations conform to section 10.8 in the A-1 192 code covering electrical, plumbing, and heating of recreational vehicles. The solution is approved and recommended by competent health officials.
To assure complete sanitation of your potable water system, it is recommended that the following procedures be used. This applies if it is a used system, one that has not been used for a period of time, or one that may have been contaminated. 1. Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 1/4 cup Clorox or Purex household bleach (5% sodium Hypochlorine solution ). With tank empty, pour chlorine solution into tank. Use one gallon of solution for each 5 gallons of tank capacity. 2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water. Open each faucet and drain cock until air has been released and the entire system is filled. 3. Allow to stand for at least three hours, but no more than 24 hours. 4. Drain and flush with potable fresh water. 5. To remove excess chlorine taste or odor which might remain, prepare a solution of one quart white vinegar to five gallons water and allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vehicle motion. 6. Drain tank and again flush with potable water. The above recommendations conform to section 10.8 in the A-1 192 code covering electrical, plumbing, and heating of recreational vehicles. The solution is approved and recommended by competent health officials.
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