Joel, For the record, the boat came with marelon. I have had absolutely no problems with it and don't plan to replace it. It seems like a corrosion free, light weight solution. What don't you like about it?
Josh On Dec 19, 2013 3:20 AM, "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Josh > > No brass! Bronze only. > I have qest fittings also. No one has questioned them. > I would not use Marelon. Many will disagree. > Joel > > On Thursday, December 19, 2013, Josh Muckley wrote: > >> Ok folks here's one I hope sparks a fury of conversation. >> >> My boat is outfitted almost entirely with the original fresh water >> plumbing, "qest" grey tubing and compression fittings. I have heard that >> it is an accident waiting to happen. That it used to be used for homes >> and is now no longer available due to its unreliability. What should I >> replace it with? Just regular old household plumbing from the hardware >> store? >> >> What guidance is there regarding the waste water and through hull >> fittings? All of my through-hulls are marelon, which i understand is >> pretty popular. Unfortunately the PO also used a mix if white and grey pvc >> in various places throughout the seawater systems. I've heard that doing >> that has been known to sink boats. >> >> He also used white PVC for various holding tank fittings is that ok or >> should it be replaced? >> >> What are the rules about brass, red brass, and bronze? >> >> Let the fury being! >> >> Thanks, >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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