tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post9218213713332948880..comments2024-03-19T18:12:49.292-05:00Comments on Chip & Debbie Willis on s\v Elegant'sea: Installing head vessel sink and drain - 2013Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-43995785069442646112013-07-30T16:32:04.783-05:002013-07-30T16:32:04.783-05:00No problems with the gall sink draining. We replac...No problems with the gall sink draining. We replaced the hoses and the sink drains so we could use the newer type of stoppers and because the engine was out at the time so we had good access to do it. I think our galley through hull is at least 3\4 inch. We have a 1978. I am not positive but it is at least 3\4 inch or larger.<br /><br /> Like I said we were going to just use hose to the through valve but could not find all the fittings here. Remember we are on the main land and not an easy drive to the US. I suppose once we are here longer we will know where more things are. This is an above the water line through hull so we could be more flexible with what we use. <br />Any way it is all good.Elegant'seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-43385077464773872102013-07-29T10:30:13.091-05:002013-07-29T10:30:13.091-05:00Only a few times when we were hard over on a starb...Only a few times when we were hard over on a starboard tack did I see any signs water had come up into the sink, but the water didn't stay or over flow the sink. The good thing about this drain line either way it's done, is it's easy to clear with a snake or anything long and flexible.<br /><br />Do you ever have problems draining soapy water out of the galley sink? I was thinking once it might be cool to have a small version of a garbage disposal under the sink that could run on 12 volts.<br /><br />DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-34116683066624342552013-07-28T19:14:48.857-05:002013-07-28T19:14:48.857-05:00Well I have seen in the forum FOGGERS that some ha...Well I have seen in the forum FOGGERS that some have complained of the head sink over flowing when sailing with the through hull valve left open. We have never had that problem and have never closed the through hull valve. I have contributed that to the sing trap? Any way they sell the whole set up at Home Depot if you need a replacement and this has worked great since we have owned the boat. Also if hair (Debbie's) gets in the valve or clogs the line like it has it is easy to take apart and clean out.<br /> The stink pipe on the roof I know about but the gases etc for the sink is all new to me. Thanks for the info.Elegant'seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-21950314794437797002013-07-25T11:23:02.381-05:002013-07-25T11:23:02.381-05:00I saw you put in a trap under the sink, but since ...I saw you put in a trap under the sink, but since the water drains right out of the boat a trap is not needed. You may or may not know this, but the trap is for stopping gas from coming up through the drain. In a house where sinks and toilets all drain into a common line, traps are needed to stop gasses created by using the toilet from venting out through the sinks. In a house the gasses vent out through a pipe connected to the common line, and that pipe runs up to and through the roof of the house.<br /><br />DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com