I've seen a wet/dry vac mentioned in other threads but haven't seen one dedicated to the many uses for one aboard...
I'll start it but sure there are many others out there
List your common and uncommon uses for a wet / dry vac aboard
Mine are
Normal cleaning
Bilge cleaning - gets the residue bilge pumps can't get
Water pump impeller replacement - my impeller lost all of the vanes when it went - lots of rubber pieces downstream - the shop vac sucked many back from the pump housing - then used it on "blow" in the heat exchanger outlet to blow back pieces - then suck at the pump again - repeat - did an amazing job
Works well at cleaning diesel, fresh water & holding tank vents...I avoid blowing in the fuel but can use both on other tanks - and remember diesel only - DO NOT USE ON GAS as they are not ignition protected
Dock mate used it to retrieve admirals mascara top that she dropped down the head sink & blocked the drain - easy - 10 sec job
I've heard but not tried (yet)
Can be useful to pressurize tanks to find leaks
Vac applied to fuel vent or fill (other openings closed) can help reduce spills if you have to add / replace a valve in a partially full diesel tank (again not for gas)
I'll start it but sure there are many others out there
List your common and uncommon uses for a wet / dry vac aboard
Mine are
Normal cleaning
Bilge cleaning - gets the residue bilge pumps can't get
Water pump impeller replacement - my impeller lost all of the vanes when it went - lots of rubber pieces downstream - the shop vac sucked many back from the pump housing - then used it on "blow" in the heat exchanger outlet to blow back pieces - then suck at the pump again - repeat - did an amazing job
Works well at cleaning diesel, fresh water & holding tank vents...I avoid blowing in the fuel but can use both on other tanks - and remember diesel only - DO NOT USE ON GAS as they are not ignition protected
Dock mate used it to retrieve admirals mascara top that she dropped down the head sink & blocked the drain - easy - 10 sec job
I've heard but not tried (yet)
Can be useful to pressurize tanks to find leaks
Vac applied to fuel vent or fill (other openings closed) can help reduce spills if you have to add / replace a valve in a partially full diesel tank (again not for gas)
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