City water pressure

[pepmyster]

Will do! Once I'm allowed back.

[Viper]

I would think the shore water inlet for that vintage has both a built in check valve and regulator. Hopefully it was winterized properly but even when it is, it's not uncommon for those units to fail come Spring time.

[pepmyster]

I've been doing the winterization the same way every year, Using small air compressor to blow out the system.

[tomschauer]

When the boat was winterized, if antifreeze was not pumped through the dock water inlet, the check valve / regulator most likely froze and was damaged. Time for a new one.

[Midnightsun]

When I changed mine out last year I opted for a unit that had no regulator, only a check valve. Reason is those built in regulators are not serviceable not to mention they restrict water to unacceptable pressure IMHO. That being said, it is important to have a regulator due to the unacceptable high water pressure seen at many marinas. I opted for an outboard unit which is permanently attached to my dock hose. I also have one permanently attached to my "travel" hose so when connecting to other marinas I am protected. This way it becomes a serviceable part or maybe I should say replaceable part if something were to go wrong. This is the regulator I use. https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-40055-X-Bra ... 432&sr=8-8

[Viper]

Hans, that's the same spec as most dockside inlets with built-in regulators. Most are anywhere from 45 to 65 psi depending on the model. Some units were actually serviceable, but I don't know if any are still made that way.

[RussL]

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[RussL]

I replied and it shows I did... but I don't see a message. if this shows 2 times at some point my apologies...

Most likely the inlet has a check valve / Water pressure reducer either in it or directly behind it. This type is common and they are build in. (https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-6rtev5o ... 60.jpg?c=2) They can get stuck or damaged from freeze if there is still water sitting in them.

I also know someone who installed a water filter directly behind their inlet. It froze and split wide open... I assume you don't hear water or bilge alarms?

[Midnightsun]

QR_BBPOST Hans, that's the same spec as most dockside inlets with built-in regulators. Most are anywhere from 45 to 65 psi depending on the model. Some units were actually serviceable, but I don't know if any are still made that way.

I had a Shurflo brand from the factory so I swapped it out for the same unit. Pressure was once again inadequate, same as before. Threw out an $80 new part and replaced with outboard regulator and non regulated inlet, problem solved. My best guess it the pressure I got out of the Shurflo unit was less than 35psi on a good day. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/shurflo- ... et--183725

Bought a stainless steel regulator thinking go with the best. Plugged it into the hose at the dock and nothing came out but a small trickle. They sure do not make things like they used to!

[g36]

Yep I also use a external hose type pressure regulator and check only on my water inlet