http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/installing-new-cockpit-shower-33248.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:10 GMT Whale Twist shower. Has...]]> I am installing a cockpit shower and came across the Whale Twist shower. Has anybody used this shower? My concern is that it stays turned off when stored.

Any other models worth considering? I want it to be unobtrusive (I prefer not having the big box/cover) and want both hot & cold water. Whale has another pullout model with a separate mixer that I am also considering...

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Patrick ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures canavap http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/installing-new-cockpit-shower-33248.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/vetus-vs-nauta-33221.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:27:22 GMT Anyone have an opinion on which waste bladder tank is better? The "vulcanized" nauta sounds good but is that any better than the vetus three ply seems? I am looking at the 18-25 gallon range.
Sorry to be talking sanitation again..
E ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Ocean Girl http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/vetus-vs-nauta-33221.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/grunert-33131.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:24:28 GMT I am towards the end of my refit of our 33 steel sailboat and I have lots of stuff from the previous owner the that i want to get rid of most I know... I am towards the end of my refit of our 33 steel sailboat and I have lots of stuff from the previous owner the that i want to get rid of most I know about and can use or find a home for but I know nothing a bout refrigeration. It had a grunert installed in one of the lockers but the installation was never completed (no hoses or wires run to it) the numbers on the side say model #BDC 12V-134A the grunert site was no help. can anyone shed any light on what this is or where i can find info on it thanks. ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures john landrum http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/grunert-33131.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/composting-toilets-33029.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:08:09 GMT Had a search but as I lack Gords search skills I may have missed something, aim me if I have. I want a composting toilet, not for my boat but a... Had a search but as I lack Gords search skills I may have missed something, aim me if I have.

I want a composting toilet, not for my boat but a project my Daughter has dragged me in on. A completely and totally self contained little house made from renewable resources and which can be recycled.

Also been on a couple of yachts recently which have fitted them as a way of getting around having to fit holding tanks. Quite clever I think.

Who's got one, who knows about them and what should I be looking for and/or staying away from?

Dare I say it's been a bit of a 'shit' trying to find out good info on them. Yeah a bit limp but it is early and pre-lots of coffee :D ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures GMac http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/composting-toilets-33029.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/bulkhead-fitting-for-propane-line-32899.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:25:14 GMT We have a propane line that is run directly through the cabin top on our Ingrid and it seems to me that there should be a much better way to run a... We have a propane line that is run directly through the cabin top on our Ingrid and it seems to me that there should be a much better way to run a robber propane line through a cabin top (or bulkhead) rather than just drilling a hole, running the line through and sealing it and hoping that it doesn't leak (which it does).
What is the proper way to run this line through approximately 1" of plywood and fiberglass? Is there a fitting available for this? I have looked and not found anything locally that will work reliably.
Thanks ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures clausont http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/bulkhead-fitting-for-propane-line-32899.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/fuses-on-adler-barbour-refrigerator-32896.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:11:13 GMT I did a real dumb thing! I had a direct wire from batteries to unit. I had the wires crossed while hooking up the refer (yes, + to - and vice... I did a real dumb thing! I had a direct wire from batteries to unit. I had the wires crossed while hooking up the refer (yes, + to - and vice versa). As a result it shorted out and won’t work. Before I purchase another compressor, I'd like to know if anyone out there can answer the question above?

I will most probably have to remove the unit to see if there are any fuses and/or if it can be repaired. Is it possible to reconnect and add more 134a? Can I do myself with out any special equipment?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Bruce ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures cmesiam http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/fuses-on-adler-barbour-refrigerator-32896.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/vdo-level-indicators-read-in-reverse-32894.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:45:24 GMT I have VDO Level -Type Sender 306 001 for my water tanks and for some reason two of the indicators read in reverse. Full equals Empty and Empty... I have VDO Level -Type Sender 306 001 for my water tanks and for some reason two of the indicators read in reverse. Full equals Empty and Empty equals Full. Of course Half is Half but you get the picture. I have WEMA level sensors in the tanks. Any ideas????? ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures avazquez http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/vdo-level-indicators-read-in-reverse-32894.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/winterizing-water-system-with-one-gallon-of-antifreeze-32832.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:50:58 GMT To those cruisers unlucky enough like me to be spending the winter in the cold north. I thought some might be interested in how I winterize my on... To those cruisers unlucky enough like me to be spending the winter in the cold north. I thought some might be interested in how I winterize my on board water system using only one gallon of antifreeze. You can see the procedure here:
THE BIANKA LOG BLOG: Winterizing a boat with one gallon of antifreeze
While the amount used may vary depending on your on board plumbing At five dollars a gallon for antifreeze the savings and benefits start to add up fast for your wallet and the environment.

Capt. Mike ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures mbianka http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/winterizing-water-system-with-one-gallon-of-antifreeze-32832.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/thru-hull-problem-question-32728.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:06:14 GMT I have a through hull for the A/C that is delivering little to no water. Had a diver come out and clean it twice but still very little water comes... I have a through hull for the A/C that is delivering little to no water. Had a diver come out and clean it twice but still very little water comes out. My question is it possible to disassemble a thru hull or at least remove the 90 degree turn on it while in the water? It is a marlon sp? fitting! The body has four bolts running from top to bottom and the 90 degree barb is threaded to the top ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures JusDreaming http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/thru-hull-problem-question-32728.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/raritan-phc-pump-on-wilcox-headmate-mount-32720.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:11 GMT As the Wilcox headmate is no longer produced, I was wondering if the pump assembly that is available from Raritan will just bolt directly to the... As the Wilcox headmate is no longer produced, I was wondering if the pump assembly that is available from Raritan will just bolt directly to the plastic piece that bolts to the floor (the plastic piece between the bowl and the pump assembly) of the head mate.

It appears from looking at pictures that this might just work....

Anyone tried it? ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures GWB http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/raritan-phc-pump-on-wilcox-headmate-mount-32720.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/brydon-manual-head-leaks-rebuild-32692.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:11:56 GMT Hey folks,

I have an older manually-pumped head, and lately it's started leaking raw water (at least, I'm pretty sure it's raw water) out of the top of the pump when it is operated.

I can't seem to find much on Brydon on the intertubes - any comments or suggestions on rebuilding this pump, before I take it apart? Is there a compatible Jabsco rebuild kit or something? ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures drew23 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/brydon-manual-head-leaks-rebuild-32692.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/sorry-cant-find-the-thread-on-stinky-head-fixes-32683.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:55:51 GMT Sorry, to ask the forum again about varoius solutions to stinky heads, but I can't find the original thread regarding someones' 2nd head smell. We only have one, and it is pretty awful at this point. Thanking you in advance for any advice. ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures FLKokopelli http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/sorry-cant-find-the-thread-on-stinky-head-fixes-32683.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/refrigeration-results-32582.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:21:22 GMT A while back I posted a thread on refrigeration wondering if those low cost units now available at places like Sams were of any use on a boat. I have... A while back I posted a thread on refrigeration wondering if those low cost units now available at places like Sams were of any use on a boat. I have a large trawler and space and battery power are not really restricted, and as I love to eat and cook I wanted lots of storage.
The general consensus was that despite the advertised frugality of the power use of these units, what mattered was the thickness of the insulation, so that most felt that they were totally unsuited for boats.
I presently have two top loading 7 cu ft freezers and one small 3.2 cu ft front loading counter top refrigerator. One of the freezers I use as a large refrigerator by not letting it get too cold. I have thermometers in each unit to get some idea what's up and sort of juggle their power supply. I run my generator about two hours a day and and use a 1000 watt inverter when needed and I must say it's all working out quite well. My batteries never drop below 12.5 v.
What I really like is that the freezers cost $197 each and the refrigerator $137, and I have a total of !7.2 cu ft of storage.
These units have their condensers on the outside skin so they can't be tightly built in and they are boxy and ugly, so you probably would not want one on your 32' sailboat, but they work for me. ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures lorenzo b http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/refrigeration-results-32582.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/reefer-died-need-help-32535.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:28 GMT I have a Adler Barb. reefer system with single compressor and evaporator. Worked fine for 4 months then the system stopped cooling. The compressor... I have a Adler Barb. reefer system with single compressor and evaporator. Worked fine for 4 months then the system stopped cooling. The compressor and fan work fine (by the sounds of it) but no cooling. I listen to the evaporator and hear a gurgling/hissing sound. Am I out of coolant? How do I test if I am out? I am in Chile and struggling with the lingo but need to fix this before I head to Tahiti.
Thanks in advance,
Pete ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures rigormortis http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/reefer-died-need-help-32535.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/groco-vs-conbraco-valves-32456.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:25:52 GMT Hi All! Getting ready to install all new seacocks. I just noticed a difference between brands: Groco has BRASS balls with chrome vs. Conbraco Apollo,... Hi All! Getting ready to install all new seacocks. I just noticed a difference between brands: Groco has BRASS balls with chrome vs. Conbraco Apollo, which uses BROZE balls with chrome...Do you think this makes ANY difference at all? I know Groco has a good reputation, and was my first choice. I'll be using their tri-flange adapters, somebodies ball valves and Groco mushroom fittings and hose fittings... ]]> Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Christian Van H http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/groco-vs-conbraco-valves-32456.html