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I have a question for those of you who have Marelon seacocks on main raw water intake.
I'm trying to determine if any Marelon seacocks retain water within the housing of the seacock when in a closed position. I realize there will be raw water both upstream and downstream of the closed ball valve - but what about within the seacock? For example, my bronze seacocks have a "bulge" that will retain a little water when you close them. They also have a small drain that allows you to drain that water out if desired and inject grease.
I've never seen anything that looks like a drain in the Marelon - so it seems logical that no water is retained once you close it, but I'm looking for confirmation.
Thanks.
I'm trying to determine if any Marelon seacocks retain water within the housing of the seacock when in a closed position. I realize there will be raw water both upstream and downstream of the closed ball valve - but what about within the seacock? For example, my bronze seacocks have a "bulge" that will retain a little water when you close them. They also have a small drain that allows you to drain that water out if desired and inject grease.
I've never seen anything that looks like a drain in the Marelon - so it seems logical that no water is retained once you close it, but I'm looking for confirmation.
Thanks.