I wanted pressurized water on my Mac, but I also wanted something that didn't require installing a permanent tank. This was my solution:
https://youtu.be/dygWr1YgaKM
Advantages:
-- I can refill the container at a marina from a hose if I wish, or I can swap the empty container for a full one at almost any grocery store
-- no need to winterize or bleach the container
-- I can easily stick a 2nd 5 gallon container underneath the dinette for longer trips
I've been using it all summer, and it works like a charm.
Kelvin
Easy $30 Pressurized Water System
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Easy $30 Pressurized Water System
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Re: Easy $30 Pressurized Water System
Great mod! I think compact battery power has come a log way and decreased the need for wiring thru the boat for every amenities. Would definitely consider this over a DC pump.PhysicsTeacher wrote: ↑Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:24 pm I wanted pressurized water on my Mac, but I also wanted something that didn't require installing a permanent tank. This was my solution:
https://youtu.be/dygWr1YgaKM
Advantages:
-- I can refill the container at a marina from a hose if I wish, or I can swap the empty container for a full one at almost any grocery store
-- no need to winterize or bleach the container
-- I can easily stick a 2nd 5 gallon container underneath the dinette for longer trips
I've been using it all summer, and it works like a charm.
Kelvin
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Tohatsu 25HP
Cruising Area: Inland Ohio, Lake Erie
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Re: Easy $30 Pressurized Water System
Looks good...I bought one via Ebay but have not used it as yet.
Ian Wharton
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Re: Easy $30 Pressurized Water System
Question:
How high can one of these ‘pumps’ push water? 1 foot? 3 feet? 6 feet?


How high can one of these ‘pumps’ push water? 1 foot? 3 feet? 6 feet?
