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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-06-2011, 15:28
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
Re: PUR / Katadyn Watermaker Help from an Ex-Cruiser

On the manual "Survivor 35" I mention above... IF it was mounted to a bulkhead or something, OR if mounted to a padded knee plank, for your "ditch kit", then you have good body dynamics. I would...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-06-2011, 14:40
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
Re: PUR / Katadyn Watermaker Help from an Ex-Cruiser

My 40E is a factory retrofit from it's previous life as a R.E. Power Survivor 35. It was bought in '89, then after a cruise to the Bahamas it was stored for years while we were boatbuilding, then...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-01-2011, 04:45
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
Ishipaco, Wow what valuable information. I had no...

Ishipaco, Wow what valuable information. I had no idea that a TDS meter could be bought for just $60! At that price, it certainly beats the "taste it" method.

We took our retirement in middle age,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-01-2011, 16:49
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
Ishipaco, Yes the "manual" survivor that I have...

Ishipaco, Yes the "manual" survivor that I have includes the handle, the paperwork, and the optional backflush kit. If someone buys the thing and then finds that the internals are somehow ruined, and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-01-2011, 06:30
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
IF someone is looking for a good deal on the...

IF someone is looking for a good deal on the manual model... In the above mentioned "factory conversion" to my 40-E, done in '97, I ended up with a MANUAL survivor 35, (It would be excellent for...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-01-2011, 05:25
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
ISHIPACO... Very good information indeed. THANKS!...

ISHIPACO... Very good information indeed. THANKS! However, I still stand by my original statements above. I said:

"Long before the seals HAVE to be replaced, the unit will drip occasionally,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2011, 10:35
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
I believe that you have that correct... Also, the...

I believe that you have that correct... Also, the 40-E is a one piece, (motor, pump, and housing), where in the 80, the membrane housing is a seperate piece from the motor and pump. It might give...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2011, 07:31
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
The pre filter kit that they offer is basically...

The pre filter kit that they offer is basically an EXTRA filter housing, plumbed in after the standard 30 micron one. It has a very fine 5 micron filter. Because of the extra resistance, the raw...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2011, 05:59
Replies: 190
Views: 83,780
Posted By Mark Johnson
We have found the Power Survivor to be a very...

We have found the Power Survivor to be a very reliable watermaker. Ours is 22 years old, and still works fine on the original membrane!

We have replaced the seals several times, but it is a...
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