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"Scout" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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How many here have a hot water heater that works with
the
engine's coolant system as a heat source?

I do, but I don't drink the hot water. Would washing
dishes
and showering with it be a problem? If there were a
leak,
wouldn't you soon discover it when your engine water
gets
low?

Scotty,
It's like having a non-smoking section in a one room
house.
If something were to leak into the hot water, it's in your
fresh water
system.


yes, I realize that BUT would it be harmful if you didn't
drink it. I don't drink the water from my water tank. I
bring water from home, in jugs.

SBV


I don't trust those built in water tanks either. I bring those 5 gallon
igloo jugs.

What about propane flash heaters?

Instant hot water from the cold water line.

http://www.plumbingworld.com/waterheaterindex.html

DSK wrote:
To avoid corrosion an isolation transformer is the best option. Be
sure not to
tie the grounds on both sides together. Incoming circuit ground goes
to
the transformer case, the other goes to your vessel ground, such that
no
DC current can pass from shore power to the vessel. With such a system
you can crank up all AC appliances and forget about corrosion.

An excellent idea for more reasons than just this one.
Isolating the grounds can be a life saver. Unfortunately
these are rather expensive little bits of gear... our boat
does not currently have one, but it's on the list.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Prices have dropped. I got one slightly banged up for $250
and a dual voltage one for around $500 that I intend to set up
for both US and European power.

The USCG frowns on them. The danger is
propane leaks. I've read they just warm the
water and it never gets hot.

I think the concept is reasonable. However it
would not be my choice.

Gilligan wrote:
What about propane flash heaters?

Instant hot water from the cold water line.

"Scout" wrote in message
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yes, I realize that BUT would it be harmful if you
didn't
drink it. I don't drink the water from my water tank. I
bring water from home, in jugs.

SBV

I hear our water is radon contaminated.
The Reading Prong, doncha know.


We have good, clean water down here.


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_

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"Krusty Morgan" stupidly wrote ..



You should show more respect towards Lisa, even if she
doesn't really warrant
it. You are married to her, after all.

BB

are you ever going to say something that makes sense?

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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yes, I realize that BUT would it be harmful if you
didn't
drink it. I don't drink the water from my water tank. I
bring water from home, in jugs.

SBV

I hear our water is radon contaminated.
The Reading Prong, doncha know.


We have good, clean water down here.

That's the spirit!
Scout

"Scout" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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yes, I realize that BUT would it be harmful if you
didn't
drink it. I don't drink the water from my water
tank. I
bring water from home, in jugs.

SBV

I hear our water is radon contaminated.
The Reading Prong, doncha know.


We have good, clean water down here.

That's the spirit!


yeah, that too.


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_