CHAPTER XIX
COMPLETION OF THE PLUMBING
PIPES!
As mentioned previously, we recommend the!
use of ABS or PVC with flexible joints at the!
fixtures. Do not use copper pipes. The exclusive!
use of flexible pipes is expensive and in our!
opinion unnecessary.!
SINKS!
The kitchen sink must be deep but should!
not exceed 10" since the bottom would be too close!
to the waterline resulting in poor drainage. We!
use the "Polar Ware".!
PUMPS!
The pump system can be manual or!
electrical. We recommend the manual double-action!
foot pump since the electrical system is more likely!
to cause problems. We further recommend that you!
purchase a reserve pump as well a3 a rebuilding kit.!
Should a problem arise, you can replace the pump!
with the spare and have ample time to rebuild the!
defective one.!
HOT WATER!
We find that a heat exchanger on the engine!
is very inefficient in providing hot water. On a!
sailboat, the engine does not operate long enough to!
provide enough hot water.!
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