Although we are living close to town, we have been able to maintain a somewhat simple lifestyle at least in regards to Facilities. This is because of what is known as a Grandfather Clause.One of the Kinfolks once joked that we were the only people he knew with a mac computer and an outhouse.
But in moving out to the woods, we will ironically lose this Grandfather status. This means plumbing, and as Murphy's Law is still in effect, plumbing problems.One of these involved the feed line to some of the new "facilities". Now The Fuzz has actually had to deal with plumbing in a somewhat under the radar manner, but he prefers to work with that PVC stuff that one simply cuts and glues together.
But the plumbing in trailers, it seems, is of a different type. You may have noticed, if you are the observant type, that the plumbing in question, is secured by some sort of crimped things.
Now The Fuzz had never had to deal with this sort of thing, but the Son-in-law knew just how to handle this situation. So it was off to the Home Improvement Store*. There they found all the things necessary for this important repair. There was this nifty white hose-thing that simply screws onto the tank inlet. And since the cut-off valve was not quite cutting anything off, we got one of those too. And to attach all this great stuff to the existing plumbing, this special tool** and the little rings for crimping it all together.
And so we put it all together and we are pleased to report that there are no leaks (at least here) and the floor is now quite dry. It would be nice if this were the end to our plumbing adventures but now we have to tackle the kitchen sink. But with all this experience, it should be a piece of cake.
*The Home Improvement Store was only a few minutes drive from the old place, but many miles from the "Woods".
**Very expensive
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Tolets are interesting creatures. Our tolet makes noises on the outside of the house when you flush it. I noticed this while the Husband was using the bathroom and i was outside, kinda scared me a bit until i relized what it was. Looks like by the end of this Dad, you will be an expert in these matters!
Did you really need the special crimping tool, or could you just have used a barb connection fitting and some ring clamps? like this thing.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/woeimages/Plumbing/8887.jpg
They also make fittings with a barb on one end and threads on the other.
Hose clamps install with a screwdriver. Or a butter knife. Whatever is more handy.
This thing might also work better for a manual on/off water flow valve.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/woeimages/Plumbing/7838.jpg
oh, I am really gonna miss sitting there looking at the sky.
L- I don't think regular hose clamps would have been strong enough. Also, the rest of the plumbing is of this type and I'll undoubtedly end up working on it sooner or later.
Special tools are always handy. I have a few "special" tools too. And I have found other non special uses for them.
You never know what you will encounter that needs crimping!!
The ball valve is a better on/off water control device than the knob style valves. Move the lever 90 degrees in one direction for on, 90 degrees back to the original position for off. I use two ball valves on the boat for through hull fittings below the waterline. On the boat they are called "seacocks". They are important because they prevent sinking should a hose work itself lose.
L- Ball valves are good. "Through hull fittings" make me nervous but I guess they are necessary.
Yea. The live well pump and the raw water wash down pump both need a water intake. This means drilling a hole in the hull - below the water line.
The general idea is to keep the ball valve closed unless I need to use either pump.
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