Tom, replace the Qest fittings with more of the same and go sailing! Save your money and TIME for a different project IMO. Your boat is considerably newer than many on the list and you are bound to have more useful life in your Qest plumbing system. I just replaced my water heater as well and ordered new fittings from https://www.plumbingsupply.com/. One thing for sure I know I'll never see a return on when I sell the boat is replacing a currently functional plumbing system with similar.
On Thu, May 28, 2015, 5:58 AM Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 <stevanpla...@gmail.com> > 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 < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 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:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Russ >>> & Melody via CnC-List >>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2015 1:25 AM >>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> *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: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> 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: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> 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: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > 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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