Watts! Like this. <http://www.homedepot.ca/product/quick-connect-union-3-8-in-cts/913103>
Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Stevan Plavsa <[email protected]> wrote: > I just replaced all of mine. If some of it's leaking now it's only a > matter of time before it all starts to deteriorate. I used Pex, wasn't a > big chore or anything and now I know my pipes are clean. Can you imagine > the stuff growing in your plumbing after 20 years? Pex is available at Home > Depot and it's not expensive. Lots of different connector options, I spent > the money and used the clip type ones .. I think they are called Whale, > can't remember for sure. Really easy to use and they haven't leaked. > > Yeah, here you go: > http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=137569 > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > > On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 7:35 AM, John Russo via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> The fittings shown in the picture are definitely Quest and they are still >> manufactured and available. I just had to redo my Raritan hot water tank >> connections in a new tank install and had no problem getting them through >> the marina work shop and a local marine store.( not carried by West Marine) >> I also had leaks as I had to use some old non Quest ¾ to ½ plastic reducers >> at the tank connection and used a product called Stop Leak to seal the >> joints which did the job. The local yard mechanic loaned me his sealant >> made especially for plastic. Hope this helps. >> >> >> >> John >> >> Arpeggio >> >> C&C 32 >> >> Norwalk, CT >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Russ >> & Melody via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2015 1:25 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Cc:* Russ & Melody >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Grey Potable water connectors >> >> >> >> Hi Tom, >> >> I don't have anything to add to the other comments regarding original >> source and alternatives. But I will point out that teflon tape is useless >> as a sealing medium >> in compression fitting applications. >> In pipe thread (NPT) applications the thread contact surfaces make the >> seal, in compression fittings the threads simply afford a clamping force. >> >> In other words, don't try to fix this problem with a thread tape solution. >> >> Cheers, Russ >> *Sweet *35 mk-1 >> >> >> At 04:14 PM 27/05/2015, you wrote: >> >> New issue for me, but I hope others have run into this. Alera has a >> pressurize potable water system. It uses grey colored hoses and fittings >> throughout. All appear to be original except for those around the three >> way valve I replaced a few years ago. One (or possible more) of the "T" >> fittings where the hot and cold water runs split behind the sink to go to >> the sink and shower in the head have small leaks. Here's a picture - >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/37365243@N00/17989742489/in/dateposted-public/ >> >> The leaks are not enough to be a huge problem in terms of volume. But, >> they leak out from behind the bulkhead into the floor of the head >> scandalizing the Admiral and making gett8ng them fixed a high priority. >> Also, I suspect that I may have, or will have, similar issues at other >> junctures that I have not discovered yet. According to my brother, who has >> a CS40 at Niagara on the Lake with a similar set up, this grey stuff was >> all the rage, including in residential applications, until they learned >> that it started to deteriorate after 20 years or so, developing hair line >> cracks and leaks. The company is now out of business, of course. >> >> These are in a difficult location and appear to have been done originally >> without any silicon tape sealant. I can probably get a wrench on them but >> am worried that if I can to either tighten them or loosen them to put on >> the tape sealant before tightening em back up until they stop leaking, >> they'll break. Thus, turning a small problem into a big one. Now to my >> actual question... >> >> What do you think of using a sealant on these after a thorough cleaning >> and drying process? >> >> Has anyone done this successfully? >> >> If so, what did you use? >> >> If not, (this ought to be a good one) what sealant would you suggest I >> try? (My Brother Tony suggested 3m 4200, but I'm not sure about that one) >> >> As always, suggestions, stories and wise-assed remarks are all welcome! >> >> thx >> >> Tom B >> >> Tom Buscaglia >> SV Alera >> 1990 C&C 37+/40 >> Vashon Island WA >> (206) 463-9200 >> www.sv-alera.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >
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