Hoses & Pipes

Boat water systems usually consist of rigid pipes, flexible hoses or a combination of both. Quick installation is guaranteed by the Quick-Connect plumbing system, where suitably dimensioned PE plastic pipes can be connected in combination with various re-usable fittings and adaptors. Hoses are connected using appropriate hose pipe fittings, compression fittings and hose clamps. When installing onboard toilets below the waterline, it should be noted that water can enter the boat from the inlet or outlet side via the marine toilet when the sea valve is open. …

… Goosenecks, installed in a way they remain approx. 20 cm above the waterline even when the sailing yacht is in an inclined position, provide a remedy. These pipe elbows must have a small vent. Without an integrated lip valve, small movements of the ship can cause a pump effect, known as the siphon effect. When installing the vent loop on the inlet side, please note that it must always be positioned on the discharge side behind the pump. The pipe system for wastewater on ships is usually gas-tight PVC hose used as sanitation hose. These special wastewater hoses are particularly thick-walled, odour-proof and flexible and available in various diameters.