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Old 09-19-2016, 11:38 AM   #20
Phil Fill
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I would not directly connect to the dock water. Over the years have seen many boats with water damage and several sink. If you want higher water pressure buy a higher psi pump. 18 years we been a live aboard and have filled the tanks.
We have a low pressure 30 psi pump. The main reason as a live aboard to not waste water. 30 psi is good for 95% of our needs. Also we can hold 400 gallons but only fill 100 gallons as 100 gallons just in case there is a leek. Also when we leave for more than a day we turn the pump off.

Land dwellers waste and use far more than is necessary.
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