Hi,
I replaced the two locker drain lines this past week and found that there apparently is no way to avoid a low spot in the 1/2" lines on either side, unless the system configuration is changed in some way. I found water in both the old vinyl lines, which were a convenient length to get onto the two thru-hulls. Shortening the new line to the minimum, I could not avoid creating a low spot for some water to be trapped. My feeling is that water sitting in the lines, if they are fully blocked, will prevent propane from escaping and a serious leak will spill into the cockpit and eventually into the cabin. Does anyone know if a locker full of propane will be heavy enough to push a few ounces of water out of the drain?
The boat has the twin lockers (10 lb. bottles), one on either side of the aft lazarette seat.
Thanks.
I replaced the two locker drain lines this past week and found that there apparently is no way to avoid a low spot in the 1/2" lines on either side, unless the system configuration is changed in some way. I found water in both the old vinyl lines, which were a convenient length to get onto the two thru-hulls. Shortening the new line to the minimum, I could not avoid creating a low spot for some water to be trapped. My feeling is that water sitting in the lines, if they are fully blocked, will prevent propane from escaping and a serious leak will spill into the cockpit and eventually into the cabin. Does anyone know if a locker full of propane will be heavy enough to push a few ounces of water out of the drain?
The boat has the twin lockers (10 lb. bottles), one on either side of the aft lazarette seat.
Thanks.
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