Plumbing & onboard systems

4 questions answered by BoatBuddy.

Can a Marine Toilet Joker Valve Start Leaking After 4 Months?Yes, a marine toilet joker valve can fail in under four months. Uric scale, harsh chemicals, and backpressure ruin valves quickly. Learn how to fix the leak.
What Is the Small Valve on the Marine Water Heater Coolant Inlet?The small valve on a marine calorifier coolant inlet is either an air bleed screw to clear air locks or an isolation valve to shut off the heating loop.
Where is the fuel water separator located on a Hurricane 217?On a 2001 Hurricane 217, the fuel water separator sits inside the starboard rear storage locker for outboards or on the engine block for sterndrive models.
Why won't a rebuilt Webasto Air Top 3500 ignite if fuel is dripping?A rebuilt Webasto Air Top 3500 that sizzles without igniting usually suffers from a damaged evaporator mesh or a voltage drop at the glow pin under load.