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What to Know Before You Install a Water Maker On Your Boat | Product Guide Series | Rainman
21 de abril de 2024 · 18 min · 2K visualizações · St. Petersburg
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Installing a Rainman watermaker on a Leopard 50 involves choosing between a portable unit or a permanent "naked" configuration.1:31 While portable units offer flexibility, permanent installations benefit from a dedicated control panel, auto-flush systems, and integrated plumbing.3:23 Key installation components include a sediment filter to protect the high-pressure pump and a carbon filter to remove chlorine from city water during flushing.3:23 A three-way valve allows for easy switching between saltwater intake and a service port for pickling the membranes.6:41 When plumbing the discharge, using an oversized through-hull with a T-fitting prevents back pressure by combining brine and diverted water lines.11:50 Maintenance requires replacing impellers annually and changing pump oil every 300 hours, with an initial change at 50 hours for new units.6:28 To calibrate the auto-flush timer, measure the total dissolved solids (TDS) of the discharge water until it reaches approximately 700 ppm.10:50 Proper installation prioritizes accessibility for filter changes and membrane replacement while minimizing space usage.4:45
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