Pressurized water: a blessing or a curse?

[SailFastTri]

I agree with Sailorboy1 -- if you have hot water, and especially for the shower, you do want pressure water. You can still conserve water if you keep your mind on the valve. The only downside I can think of is that if your plumbing ever springs a leak you can empty your tank into spaces you don't want water.


PS -- comment to Newhaul: Why a manual pump for salt water? If you use a second electric pump for sea water you can pre-rinse dishes while using all the water you need, without depleting your precious fresh water supply. Also, if your fresh water pump fails you can use the saltwater pump as a spare.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by SailFastTri

I agree with Sailorboy1 -- if you have hot water, and especially for the shower, you do want pressure water. You can still conserve water if you keep your mind on the valve. The only downside I can think of is that if your plumbing ever springs a leak you can empty your tank into spaces you don't want water.


PS -- comment to Newhaul: Why a manual pump for salt water? If you use a second electric pump for sea water you can pre-rinse dishes while using all the water you need, without depleting your precious fresh water supply. Also, if your fresh water pump fails you can use the saltwater pump as a spare.

No perticular reason for manual seawater pump just what was installed when the boats were built and outfitted back when they were built in the early 1960's ( I just prefer manual on seawater line. A leak after the pump can easily sink the boat)

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by newhaul

No perticular reason for manual seawater pump just what was installed when the boats were built and outfitted back when they were built in the early 1960's ( I just prefer manual on seawater line. A leak after the pump can easily sink the boat)

You're supposed to turn off any self-starting water pressure pumps when you leave the boat.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

You're supposed to turn off any self-starting water pressure pumps when you leave the boat.

yes you should turn it off when you leave home. Me I turn the freshwater pump off every time I am done using it. ( on my boat the switch for the pump is on the bulkhead behind the Faucet. ) Now im making a general statement not specific to any vessel. 3am at anchor fitting fails boat fills with water you are asleep in your berth boat sinks. )

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by newhaul

yes you should turn it off when you leave home. Me I turn the freshwater pump off every time I am done using it. ( on my boat the switch for the pump is on the bulkhead behind the Faucet. ) Now im making a general statement not specific to any vessel. 3am at anchor fitting fails boat fills with water you are asleep in your berth boat sinks. )

Then I would suggest getting an automatic bilge pump and alarm.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Then I would suggest getting an automatic bilge pump and alarm.

Have them
Systems can and do fail.
Remember I am a retired navy hull tech (old school )I always plan for the worst case . ( Hopefully it never happens)

[44'cruisingcat]

Originally Posted by newhaul

yes you should turn it off when you leave home. Me I turn the freshwater pump off every time I am done using it. ( on my boat the switch for the pump is on the bulkhead behind the Faucet. ) Now im making a general statement not specific to any vessel. 3am at anchor fitting fails boat fills with water you are asleep in your berth boat sinks. )

How can you sink your boat with water from a tank in the boat?

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

How can you sink your boat with water from a tank in the boat?

You are correct when refering to fresh water. I was thinking about the statement advocating pressure seawater. I must admit I failed to mention that fact when I responded earlier .

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

How can you sink your boat with water from a tank in the boat?

There actually is a way and some folks have managed to do it...

By leaving the freshwater fill hose connected and turned on at dockside. Some boats have been retrofitted with a garden hose connection to keep the city water hooked up to their boat in marinas. Dumb idea, but you can see it being done all the time in marinas.