[C38] Fresh Water Leak, in foot pump?

[Rich West]

Hi Larry and all,

We had a non-return valve buried behind the engine in a hose that went to
the hot water heater.  It turned out that it was this non-return valve that
was leaking.  I didn't find out until I bought a new hot water heater and
pulled the old one out to replace it.  I was sure it was the heater that was
leaking. Aargh!

Rich West, Legacy 




-----Original Message-----
From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of D. R. Strong
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:15 PM
To: larrypi at linkline.com; Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] Fresh Water Leak, in foot pump?

Larry. Our fresh water leak was in the foot pump. Disconnect it and see if
leak persists.
don

Larry Malmberg wrote:
> Hi all, we apparently have a small leak somewhere in our fresh water
system.
> We have checked around and cannot find it but, if we leave the water 
> pressure on in about a week the tank goes dry so the water is going 
> somewhere.  LOL  Any ideas?  I have though about food coloring but 
> don't really want to stain up anything if possible, any other ideas?
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> While on the issue of fresh water, have any of you had experience with 
> bladder tanks?  We are preparing for the 09 Trans Pac Race, LA to 
> Honolulu (and back) and fresh water is going to be an issue.  I have 
> thoughts of adding a fresh water bladder but am not sure how reliable 
> they are etc.  Any advice would be appreciated and any links to 
> purchase one too!  Thanks in advance and please everyone, Have a Happy
Holiday Season and great New Year!
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> Best regards,
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> Larry Malmberg
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