City Water Functionality 2012 R27

[CaspersCruiser]

From looking at the house water system schematic, it appears water coming in the city water inlet merely keeps the water tank full and water pressure delivered to the galley and head faucets still goes through the house water pump. Is this correct?

 

[knotflying]

I don't think it works that way. Quite frankly I would recommend not using the city water inlet. There have been issues with it and Ranger even discontinued installing it. If you decide you want to use it, a) make sure you purchase and use a pressure reduction fitting which is usally available at an RV supply store. b) make sure you shut the water off from the supply when not on the boat or going to bed at night. Boats work better when the water is on the outside. 😀

 

[Andrew Custis]

The city water device installed does not fill the tank, it just provides water without having to turn on your water pump. It does have an internal regulator installed that is supposed to limit the pressure but I am with Mike on not using it. Never was a big fan and an additional source for a leak.

 

[CaspersCruiser]

Thanks. I now I have a better understanding of the system. It would really help owners if the schematics had an accompanying description of the system's function.

 

[HRowland]

I use the city water inlet exactly once per year, in the spring to help flush out the water heater and fresh water system. I flush the water tank first with a few partial fills/empties, but completely flushing the water heater takes longer and is easier to do with the city water inlet.

I never liked the idea of having an unlimited supply of water available. Many of us have had a hose pop off. I had a hose on the water heater pop off once while underway, it only resulted in a bit of bilge pump activity to pump 30 gallons or so overboard. (and a much cleaner bilge!) Of course I did not realize it until my Wife asked why there was no water!
If this had happened at a dock with the city water connected it could have had a different outcome. Somewhere I read that the most common location for boats sinking is at a dock.

Howard

 

[knotflying]

I had a hose on the water heater pop off once while underway, it only resulted in a bit of bilge pump activity to pump 30 gallons or so overboard. (and a much cleaner bilge!) Of course I did not realize it until my Wife asked why there was no water!
Howard

And this is why when I am underway I turn the water pressure switch off. I had the same thing happen as Howard. Fortunately I have a reserve water tank and still had plenty of water. While underway you won't here the pump cycling. Lessons well learned are those learned from a mistake.