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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Propane tank(s) vented hoses
« on: February 24, 2012, 02:55:07 PM »
Okay, I was forced to remove my propane lockers with the 31 year sealant, a daunting thought at first . Logic told me to get a Multi tool with the thin scoop like attachment, sort of an L shaped thin blade, 3/4" wide or less I think. I fitted this at the topside base of the locker from the cockpit and it dug inside and cut through the 31 year old sealant (after I removed the 5 or 6 screws first). After disconnecting everything it was still very hard to push the locker up and out. Very tough awkward angle! I rigged a small capacity bottle jack underneath and proceeded to jack it up and out. Be careful here, go slow and make sure enough sealant has been sliced through! While I was in there I also replaced my nylon through hull for my bilge pump hose. It was looking old and beat, and ready to fail. Success.
I replaced most of my copper line (2 feet inside length) with marine grade water hoses and clamped them, and kept the same connections for the vent bottom and exit through hull. Should not burst anymore!
I replaced most of my copper line (2 feet inside length) with marine grade water hoses and clamped them, and kept the same connections for the vent bottom and exit through hull. Should not burst anymore!