Domestic Water
(Notes from 2012 Ops Notes - These need to be updated)
Drinking the domestic water is not recommended. We have used bottled water for several years.
There are two x 20 Gallon (90Ltr) water tanks plus an 80 Ltr flexible reserve tank.
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Port Water Tank: Provides water to the Vetus Toilet.
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Starboard Water Tank: Supplies the galley, heads washbasin and shower, cockpit shower and aft cabin (cold supply only).
Reserve Tank: An 80 litre flexible tank supplements the starboard tank and is located under the saloon floor by the galley suppliments the starboard water tank. (Replaced in 2018) The tank can be isolated by closing Valve B and Valve C.
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Access to the reserve tank and valves is made by lifting the saloon floor panel next to the cooker.
When filling the water tanks open all valves.
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Filling the Water Tanks: A shortened winch handle in the cockpit locker is for removal of the deck filler caps. It is located on a hook on the left hand side of the cockpit locker as you look into it by a string loop.
If the reserve tank has been used Open Valve B and Valve C before filling the tank. Once filled close the valves.
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Emmersion Heater: 240v Mains and also heated by the engine. The emersion heater switch is located at the top right hand side of the companionway steps.
Water Filter: A water filter was located in the galley cupboard supplying filtered cold water to the galley, but has been removed.
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The Water Pump: located below the companionway, is wired via the control panel. The diaphragm water pump was fitted in March 2004 and operates to maintain a pressure. Domestic water can be heated from the 240v immersion heater (Renewed 06). You are advised to use bottled water for drinking.
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Accumulator Tank: Located near the domestic water pump is a small black cylindrical accumulator tank with an air vent. If the system has been emptied it may need bleeding of air (at both the filter and this accumulator). It is easy to cross thread the bleed screw of the accumulator tank when replacing. A guidance note when changing the water filter cartridge is on file.
