Stale water will grow biologics no matter how much light gets in. I always chlorinate my tanks so the water stays fresh. I find that 1Tbsp per 20 gal tank is a good compromise between drinkability and cleanliness.
Josh On Thu, Jan 31, 2019, 8:47 AM David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > Josh, Bob (and others), > > Thank you. I was thinking simple plastic barbed fittings with reinforced > hose and hose clamps are simple and effective. My only concern, from > reading, is the hose not being opaque enough to eliminate any growth in the > lines. But then, these water hoses are all hidden and out of the sun so no > issue there (I believe). > > The PEX and Sharkbite systems all seem to be an expensive, over-engineered > solution for this simple application. Which is why I asked the question to > begin with. > > Thanks again. > > *David F. Risch, J. D.* > > *Gulf Stream Associates, LLC* > > > *(401) 419-4650 * > > ------------------------------ > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Josh > Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:37 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Replacing Water Lines... > > Shark bite is one popular manufacturer. They are typically metal fittings > and considerably higher cost compared to the plastic alternative made by > Watts. Both are significantly more expensive than the barbed fittings and > crimp. > > In residential settings one of the significant cost advantages is the > "home run" topology. Since the tubing is flexible, elbows and tees are no > longer needed like they would be on a copper installation. Similarly the > time associated with assembly is reduced considerably. One continuous pipe > from source to destination. The bend radius and methods of securing the > tube/pipe in place makes the "home run" a bit more challenging on board a > boat. > > A home run using a flexible drinking water hose product like that made by > Shields or Trident is my choice. The flexibility coupled with the freeze > protection and durability all and up to a quality and lasting solution. > Use barbed brass fittings and clamps. It sounds like this was Bob Boyer's > solution. > > Trident #162, 163, 164, or 165 > https://tridentmarine.com/product/trident-reinforced-pvc-hose-164162/ > > https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-Marine-Hoses > > This is the lowest price per foot I could quickly find... And it is more > expensive than PEX. > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CR4OP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zONuCb7PXTPM7 > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2019, 11:00 PM Rick Brass via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I’ve done a couple of plumbing and landscaping projects using PEX tubing. > Lowes and probably Home Depot sell a fitting for PEX tubing that uses small > teeth where the fitting engages the tubing and requires no special tool. > You simply push the fitting into the tube. I’ve not had any leaks I know > of. I can’t recall the brand name. > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *David > via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:06 AM > *To:* CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* David <davidrisc...@msn.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Replacing Water Lines... > > > > I am sure this has been gone over before...so please indulge me. > > > > Replacing, re-designing, water lines in 1981 40-2. Pex is the obvious > choice. Are there less obvious (and have cheaper tools required to > install) choices? > > > > Has anyone improved on the original design? I am thinking of adding > easier accessible manifolds and an additional line for antifreeze and > blowing out water. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > *David F. Risch, J. D.* > > *Gulf Stream Associates, LLC* > > *(401) 419-4650 * > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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