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Gary S 
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 Posted: March-06-2016 at 9:29pm |
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+1 Ace is the only place that I have been able to find the T consistently. Home Depot and Lowes have the rest
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Blamey
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Posted: March-06-2016 at 10:32pm |
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I think I found it here
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96 Super Sport
Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-06-2016 at 10:39pm |
Paul, Your link is bad. I try to make a habit of using the preview feature and checking my links. I've goofed some up too! 
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Blamey
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Posted: March-06-2016 at 11:38pm |
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Thanks Pete, the link should work now. tried doing it from my phone before.
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96 Super Sport
Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
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tryathlete
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Posted: March-07-2016 at 2:25am |
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I use a sheet of lexan or pvc to make the fake-a-lake seal to the hull. The tension from the fake-a-lake seals the PVC AND makes most of the water go into the hull pickup. It's so easy and no fitting to leak or blow out inside the boat down the road.
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FamilyManCCF
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Posted: March-07-2016 at 2:58pm |
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Quote: Where are you guys getting these parts to add the T valve?
Tim I got my parts at Lowe's. The T and the adapter in the plumbing department and the shut off valve in the lawn and garden department. |
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rmaytee
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Posted: March-07-2016 at 3:00pm |
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Awesome! Thanks Family Man. Lowe's is much more convenient for me. Looking forward to getting this hooked up so I can run the boat and figure out what my fuel leak is.
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Y2K SAN
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rmaytee
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 6:23pm |
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I got all my parts. I'm curious where i should position the valve. I assume in a section close to the hull, so it will still go through the filter before entering the engine?
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Y2K SAN
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 6:42pm |
Tim, The picture on the first page is a good example. |
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GMacLaren
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 8:00pm |
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Here's my design for a "fake-a-lake" rip-off:
(However I much prefer the bucket-in-the-boat solution, and I'm uncomfortable feeding the boat's cooling system with household pressure -- yes, I do have a regulator on house water system, but . . . ) 
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 9:39pm |
Grant, What makes you feel uncomfortable? The typical municipal or private well system is between 40 and 50 psi. Is your pressure higher than that? You say you have a regulator on the supply. What do you have it set at? |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 10:22pm |
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With the TRBenj-tee, there is no pressure on the RWP. The intake grate is still open.
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“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
Ben Franklin |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 10:55pm |
Grant, The "Timmy-T" is a great addition. Consider installing one. I can see why you don't want the pressure from the hose to affect all the testing you are doing with you cooling system but under normal conditions the pressure won't damage anything. However what some have found is the pressure will mask a bad RWP impeller or leaks that when on the water will suck air. That's certainly anther reason the "Timmy-T" is great. |
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FamilyManCCF
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Posted: May-10-2016 at 10:30am |
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I installed a Timmy-T on my boat this year and it worked great! It sure beat the bucket method!
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bb12
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Posted: May-10-2016 at 6:42pm |
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When you cut the hose to put the "T" in, do you cut some of the hose out or just slide the "T" in between where you cut?
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rmaytee
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Posted: May-10-2016 at 6:43pm |
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I just made one slice, and it worked fine.
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Y2K SAN
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Gary S
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Posted: May-10-2016 at 7:17pm |
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I guess it matters on how your original installation is. I wanted to keep the strainer level so I cut out a piece.
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-10-2016 at 7:23pm |
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i have zero motivation to crawl under the boat and wedge a plunger against the hull
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quinner
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Posted: May-11-2016 at 10:11am |
Only to have it fall off when someone climbs in/out or the simple fact you can't see it down there. No thanks |
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bb12
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 1:09am |
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Got my "Timmy-T" installed tonight!
Tech tip: Put a little dish soap on the T barbs before attempting to slide them into the hose.   
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FredWSauer
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 1:15am |
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I would suggest a cap on the hose input. If for some strange thing of fate the valve gets knocked open a bit you might loose suction and pull air into the system.
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1993 Ski Nautique 1978 Glastron T-160 1994 Weeres Pontoon - Wife's Boat |
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bb12
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 10:26am |
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Will do- Good idea.
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frydaddy
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 5:15pm |
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I went to the hardware store and found all the parts. In the store the 3/4" MIP (pipe) and the 3/4" MPT (hose) did not thread together well. My tee would be at the bottom of the boat, so I got a bit nervous.
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frydaddy
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 5:18pm |
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Correction 3/4" GHT (garden hose thread)
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 5:18pm |
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Garden Hose Thread is 3/4" GHT
Above bb12 has a MIP to GHT bushing |
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bhectus
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Posted: May-12-2016 at 5:38pm |
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It sure is special seeing posts of mine from 2010 finding their way to the top still.
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FredWSauer
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Posted: May-23-2016 at 11:30pm |
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I built that yesterday Ace Hardware and put it in today. Works great. Thanks.
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- FWS
1993 Ski Nautique 1978 Glastron T-160 1994 Weeres Pontoon - Wife's Boat |
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tjs1295
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Posted: May-24-2016 at 2:17pm |
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Could you attach a garden hose and still do the bucket method with this, or do you need water pressure? I'm asking because I have a tough time getting the hose from the through hull fitting into the bucket. It's always a wrestling match. I like the bucket method, and this would make it much easier.
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-24-2016 at 2:20pm |
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You cannot simply put a hose into a bucket. The RWP will pull air before water.
You can put a shut off on the intake grate side, then the RWP will be forced to pull only the water in the bucket. HOWEVER, this will likely result in an overheat on day when you go to put the boat in the lake and forget to open the shutoff. |
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bb12
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Posted: May-24-2016 at 2:33pm |
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The "T" in the intake hose makes it much easier and convenient to run your boat out of water...and its safe...And no messing with buckets and disconnecting the hose at the raw water pickup.
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