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my catalina 27 has #85 on the name plate,is that the year.thanks Alan
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Water Heater Discharge
JamesG161 at 5:52am 04.15.22
The TCV is actually the Temperature Control Valve yes I see that now, but you might also replaceT
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SS is not a good electrical or heat conductor. When a SS washer is placed between a connector and th
Water Heater Discharge
Captain Mateo at 5:43am 04.15.22
What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Water Heater Discharge
Captain Mateo at 5:41am 04.15.22
Had a similar issue with my original (2002) Force 10. (I ended up replacing because i also found a l
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TomY at 5:39am 04.15.22
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Kings Gambit at 5:38am 04.15.22
... and make it a point to let some air out of the tubes on a hot day. That should have occurred t
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JamesG161 at 5:35am 04.15.22
I am confused on who labeled your first picture. The thru hull is for the discharge of the PRV which
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jon hansen at 5:33am 04.15.22
well then, become their 'new best friend'. and like any best friend a case of beer for the operator
Water Heater Discharge   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:27am 04.15.22
Picture from internet of a new one. ressure Relief Valve. Jim....
Water Heater Discharge
JamesG161 at 5:16am 04.15.22
What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Keel question
Rangofish at 4:56am 04.15.22
Update renting trailer and family member with truck going to help me so so so excided.
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SV Bella at 4:33am 04.15.22
the pic of the water heater isn't mine. I took it off the internet. It's similar in that the TCV i
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Slipin Away at 3:25am 04.15.22
I cannot see a hose leading off the P/T valve which would be attached to the thru hull fitting. If
Desperate leakinhg
SFS at 11:00pm 04.14.22
Do they know you are taking on water from an unknown place? That usually puts you up front!! This
Desperate leakinhg
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