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Here is a link that explains a bit about PEX options and warnings. https://pexhouse.com/what-are-the-types-of-pex-fittings/
Pumped out a couple hundred gallons last week and pumped out about 50 more today. Yes, I'm fixing the bilge pumps first as neither of them (2, fore and aft) work on automatic like they should.
So, apply the band aid first and then the cure.
The water in the bilge is crystal clear. Unlike the delta water under the boat. The bilge does not stink either which leads me to think that I've got a leaky tank or a split hose. Now leaning towards the split hose as I have 5 water tanks and none is over 200 gallons.
Damn. Got me a lotta work to do.
Thinking pex of course and will examine as much as I can next trip to the boat. Five water tanks and I only know where 4 of them are. More fun.
Post any insights you may have to assist my path por favor -
Can’t disagree with fixing the pumps… but I sure wouldn’t be tasting my bilge water anytime soon! ?
Taste test save a lot of time and gives a fast answer to narrow things down. Doesn't have to be a full out wine tasting. Just a wetted finger to the tongue and then optional spit.
The only one I’d be worried about I think my nose would alert me of 1st.
Battery acid test result comes in the quickest.
No, dock water not connected to boat. Have inlet and valve, but mechanic advised "great way to sink your boat", so not used and never will be.
Can’t disagree with fixing the pumps… but I sure wouldn’t be tasting my bilge water anytime soon! ?
I never did like the bouquet of bilge water but it has a excellent body.Taste test save a lot of time and gives a fast answer to narrow things down. Doesn't have to be a full out wine tasting. Just a wetted finger to the tongue and then optional spit.
The only one I’d be worried about I think my nose would alert me of 1st.
Battery acid test result comes in the quickest.
Can’t disagree with fixing the pumps… but I sure wouldn’t be tasting my bilge water anytime soon! ?
Taste is one of the surest ways to know if where water is from. If you are fearful of the source, do other things first to check things like head connections, and after those fears are alleviated, stick a clean finger in the water, smell it first, then if there is no identifying odor, taste it. Be brave, it doesn't take long and if the taste is indeed unpleasant, you have earned where the water originates without anything more than a wet tip of your tongue.
Follow up with a rinse & swallow of scotch.
Well yes but, you may need 2 spanners, if there are 2 nuts IG style. Or a trained octopus. Access can be interesting, hope it`s better than my 36, one under the batts, the other under the water heater.But of all the possibles; water tanks leaking, through hulls, hull breach, shaft packing is the best -
100-200 gal or 20-40 5 gallon jerry cans. Or 1000-2000 pounds extra in the boat from outside source should show on the waterline?I'm not sure how accurate the 100-200 gallon/month number is, or how accurate the 1-2 drops/sec is, but a leak at that will probably only get you ~40% the way there.
1 drop per second is ~35 gallons per month.
100-200 gal or 20-40 5 gallon jerry cans. Or 1000-2000 pounds extra in the boat from outside source should show on the waterline?
The boat is in the Delta close to Stockton which is a long way from the Pacific so don't expect much salt.