The sinks on board BIANKA have two ways to provide water. One is by foot pumps which is what I most often use. The other is a pressurized water system which requires an electric pump to provide the water. The Paloma water heater was hooked into this system. I thought I might be able to get away with just capping the supply hose. But, as I found out after I turned on the water pump the water back fed through the hot water outlet hose. So I would need to reconnect them now that I have removed the water heater. Two 1/2 inch elbows and a short piece of 1/2 inch hose allowed that to be easily done:
I did not like the idea of the hoses just floating there so I arranged for a little more secure mounting of them. I used a Cable Tie Saddle Mount
and attached it to the bulkhead:
Then used a cable tie to secure it to the mount:
With the hose secure I turned on the pressurized water pump and everything work as before except I no longer was able to have hot water. But, I have come up with an alternative hot water system that I'll be showing in the near future.
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Can't wait. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for providing a detailed step-by-step process on how to pressurize a water system. It's really helpful that you provided photos as well. Can I just ask if is it cost-friendly and efficient to have an electric pump providing the water? By the way, I am looking forward to your post about the alternative hot water system. Hopefully, you can provide the same detailed process. Thank you!
Dennis Cannon @ Laird & Son
Dennis:
Not sure if it's cost effective to use the electric pump. I usually use the foot pump as there are no breakers to turn on and both hands are free for washing. I find it more convenient. Though with my newly installed spray nozzle by the galley sink I may use that more often for washing dishes. BTW I'll be posting about my alternative hot water system very soon
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