smitch6 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hi i've pulled the boat out for work etc and none of my hull fittings have taps that work so while it's out i want to sort all them out, but i have a few questions please i have twin ford 2700 straight 6 diesel engines, do i need the scoop fittings? or can i just replace them with normal flat fittings (with taps ob lol ) also the sea toilet will need 2 holes as the loo used to be in the front but i've moved it to the back (hence more holes to be filed as in other thread lol) is it best to have a scoop fitting for this? as i noticed on out journey down it was struggling to bring the water up (altho it did have to pull it quite some distance altho it's fine when we're standing still) also whats best these days plastic or bronze for these fittings? also i think i need strainers on my engines don't i? if so what sort please (sorry as you can tell i've never even looked at this sort of thing before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 hi this is one of the best sea water strainer s...but there NOT cheap!.........http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEA-WATER-STR ... _509wt_905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitch6 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 ouch i think they aren't cheap lol thats about the amount i intend on paying for all the fittings lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitch6 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 right just ordered all the fittings with strainers and 1/4 turn shut off valves etc so at least it'll be safe now in the event of a failure one question though please if i may is what do you use to seal the fittings? on the ones i took off it looked like plumbers mate was used....... is that the right kind of stuff to use on all the hull under water fittings? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 It's simple - for insurance purposes use SIKA 291 or 292 (BLACK) below the waterline for all purposes. The numbers 291 and 292 refer to the uktraviolet retardation of the product. don,t use silicone below the waterline ,if you do sink your insurance won,t payout!! guide price... http://www.uksealants.co.uk/product.asp ... 4QodqhX60w Forgot to add use ptfe on the threads with a small wipe of the sealant on the last two threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitch6 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 my insurance is only 3rd party anyway and i've never known an insurance company to pay out anyway lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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