Installing our Sea Water Pro Water Maker (Reverse Osmosis)
May 30, 2021 · 11 min · 2K views · Baltimore
What this video covers
Shane and Sandra installed a SeaWater Pro reverse osmosis water maker aboard their Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch, KYAN II, while preparing for a passage from Baltimore, Maryland.0:26 The installation process involved mounting the high-pressure pump, motor, and membrane assembly within six feet of each other to minimize expensive high-pressure hose runs.2:28 The crew utilized PEX piping with crimp connections for the pressurized water system, noting that these are more reliable than push-to-connect fittings.7:18 They mounted the remote operating panel in the companionway steps and added an hour meter to track system usage and maintenance intervals.6:24 During the project, the crew encountered a shipping-damaged motor and a snapped bushing connection, both of which the manufacturer replaced promptly.1:20 The system includes a timer for automatic membrane flushing, which the crew plans to perform every four to five days.6:52
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