[Public-list] vented loop

[James Schueler]

Stephen,

Thanks for the advice; ditto to everyone else that responded to my
question. I put some of it together last evening and it is a job to say
the least. The space, or lack of it, is just the start. The heat gun is
a great idea as I found the hose to be extremely rigid. I'm in the
process right now of looking for a 90 degree elbow that will go from 3/4
to 1 1/2. Assuming that it might be difficult to find I'll use a 3/4
elbow to a "3/4 to 1 1/2" straight fitting. It's the only way I can get
to the y valve in the confined space that I have. I now believe that the
experience of installing a head in such a small space with so many hoses
going in various directions (and fittings) shares much in common with
how many people you can fit in a phone booth or VW. 

Thanks again,

James Schueler
"Oddyseus" #170

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Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 10:03 AM
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Subject: RE: [Public-list] vented loop

James,

There are many opinions on this subject. I installed the vented loop
when
the head was installed, the benefits out weight the cost. I used a
bronze
unit with a screw cap which provides access if anything clogs up, since
my
son was living on the Alberg and working at the boat yard during this
time. 

The biggest issue was making the loops and bends that you describe. Buy
a
heat gun which definitely helps with the bends and KY Jelly as a lube,
these
are recommendations from the Alberg 30 Group and they make the job much
easier. Part of my installation was a holding tank which required
installing
a 90 degree elbow in the bulk head for the input.

Good luck,

Stephen
#114 

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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of James Schueler
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 9:21 AM
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Subject: [Public-list] vented loop


Hello everyone. I remember there was some discussion in the past in
regard
to vented loops for the head. As I can no longer access the messages
prior
to the last two months, does anyone have any ideas on whether it is
necessary to install the loop when connecting the head? I'm setting up
the
system now but it is proving a bit more frustrating than I would like
with
lines going all over the place. I'd like to make it as simple as
possible
while not forsaking safety.
 
Thanks,
 
James Schueler
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