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Old 09-07-2017, 04:29 PM   #21
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Yea, both of you are making assumptions and they are incorrect assumptions.

But why be so rude and snarky? Are you like this in person or only on the Internet?
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Old 09-07-2017, 05:15 PM   #22
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I am always amazed at the public outcry when gasoline gets over $4/gallon but the willingness of many people to pay 79 cents for a 16 oz water bottle, which works out to over $6/gallon for something that is almost unversally available for fractions of pennies.
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Old 09-07-2017, 06:05 PM   #23
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Yea, both of you are making assumptions and they are incorrect assumptions.

But why be so rude and snarky? Are you like this in person or only on the Internet?



Nothing snarky in my post

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Old 09-07-2017, 07:25 PM   #24
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Old 09-07-2017, 09:18 PM   #25
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You have the opportunity to not put your boat at risk. Why not take it? (see what I did there)

Take that opportunity by not connecting pressurized water to you boats water system. :-)
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Old 09-08-2017, 01:01 AM   #26
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Yea, both of you are making assumptions and they are incorrect assumptions.

But why be so rude and snarky? Are you like this in person or only on the Internet?
With respect, you might like to review some of your own posts. If they set the standard there is nothing to be said against CPS or Simi.
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Old 09-08-2017, 11:23 AM   #27
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Do a blind test of the city water vs the boat water. Florida water quality can be hit and miss since it's mostly well water that the city treats and aireates....
This ^ ^ ^

FLA water can have a sulfur taste or smell even from city water. Having said that, the city I used to live in here in NC had water with a funky taste. They changed the treatment, and the taste changed, but it was not any better. The city I work in has really good tasting water and I find it funny that people drink bottled water.

We are on a well and our water has a taste that I like, but the wife does not, so she mostly drinks from the water filtered by the fridge. A family member was also on a well and they had what I thought was great tasting water. Wifey, no like.

Some people are just picky!

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Old 09-08-2017, 12:59 PM   #28
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This is an easy effective water treatment. It is also less damaging to aluminum tanks than Clorox. Aqua Clean Mega Tabs - MFG# ATMEGA50
They also make it as a powder called Puriclean that is a very effective tank cleaner. http://hopkins-carter.com/pumf14oztub.html

This is the manufacturer's website: http://www.cleantabs.co.uk
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Old 09-08-2017, 03:10 PM   #29
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This is great info! Thanks!
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Old 05-15-2020, 02:30 PM   #30
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Can anyone recommend a dockside water filtration system? I'd like to filter before entering the boat. I had a problem once when returning from a trip, I connected my dock water supply and made brown ice cubes. The marina said it was from my water hose sitting on the dock, getting hot and growing stuff. I have seen some big units near other boats but I don't know the sources.
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Old 05-15-2020, 03:44 PM   #31
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We filter all the water before it goes into the tanks. I put this together with parts from one of the box stores and buy the carbon/particulate filters on line. I don’t use the cheap ones. They don’t last very long and their specs are questionable. We do have watch the flow rate. If it’s too high, you get break through and the filter can’t take out the taste, order and particulates.
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Old 05-15-2020, 06:03 PM   #32
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Get a "big blue" filter canister. They accept standard 4" x 10" filters. A few hardware store fittings and you will be in business.
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Old 05-19-2020, 08:11 PM   #33
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Good information. Thank you!
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Old 05-19-2020, 08:32 PM   #34
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I use 2 canister filters. One on the dock and one more before it enters the tank. I try to remember to drain and flush the tank once a year. I have a 3rd canister filter under the galley sink but it is a bitch to get to. It is empty of a filter.
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Old 05-19-2020, 09:45 PM   #35
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If your water has a surfer smell suspect the water heater. There may be some cross contamination. Water heaters can fill with a nasty sludge which taints everything.

Also..DO NOT PUT STRAIGHT BLEACH INTO STAINLESS STEEL! Diluted about a half cup or so to 150 gallons is no problem but straight, undiluted bleach will eat holes in Stainless Steel.

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Old 05-19-2020, 10:06 PM   #36
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... I had a problem once when returning from a trip, I connected my dock water supply and made brown ice cubes. The marina said it was from my water hose sitting on the dock, getting hot and growing stuff.

The supply line on the dock was also likely to blame...'cuz it gets hot and grows stuff too. So filter if you want to, but whether you do or not, ALWAYS let the water run long enough to purge ALL the water that's been "cooking" in the dock supply line and your own hose. You'll know when it's coming directly from the main...it'll be a lot cooler--even cold. You don't have to waste the water...wash the boat, pull the anchor rode out and lay it on the dock to hose it off...whatever....


I have a 3rd canister filter under the galley sink but it is a bitch to get to. It is empty of a filter.



A faucet filter would be easy to get to...and not expensive either



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Old 05-19-2020, 10:15 PM   #37
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I have a "big blue" filter after my pump so everything gets filtered. I also have a filter that I use when I am filling the tanks. And as suggested by others, I run the water (it is free at my marina) for a few minutes before I start filling my tanks.
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Old 05-19-2020, 11:08 PM   #38
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If your water has a surfer smell suspect the water heater.
Eew, there's nothing worse than the stinky, sweaty smell of a surfer!



Sorry, Pete! Couldn't help myself...
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Old 05-20-2020, 03:13 AM   #39
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I think about July I get the sulphur water in my tank. No big issue unless you have never lived on a farm and got your water from a well. It’s not going to kill you if you drink it.
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Old 05-20-2020, 07:57 AM   #40
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I ALWAYS re read my posts before I post them. Don't know how I missed that one. "SULFER".

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