We got some help with our Spectra Ventura 200T Water Maker - 2013

January 2013 - Anchored in Barra-Bahia de Navidad lagoon, Mexico
Chris on s\s Legacy came by – he is the factory-trained by Spectra - fellow cruiser who went over our Spectra Ventura Watermaker 200T Deluxe with us.


He checked the installation of our Spectra Ventura Watermaker 200T Deluxe and found it to be fine. Chris gave us some pointers on removing the new cylinder and installing it back on. He also suggested an O-ring kit that has all the O-rings for the Spectra water maker and parts to rebuild things like the check valves etc.

 The next day we contacted Michael at Spectra water maker support that we have been dealing with and asked for that kit for free for all our troubles. He said sure. We do admit that Spectra water maker support has been real good. They answer us in a timely manner and have good suggestion. It is just that we are the moon (or it feels like that sometimes) as far as our location is concerned.

 Chris came up with a way for us to get the new cylinder which will include the piston and all necessary parts assembled with it. Chris has a friend from Alaska who is coming to Barra Bahia de Navidad around Valentine’s day bringing with him a Spectra water maker order of parts for Chris. He will also be getting shipped to him our new cylinder. So the cylinder is going to Alaska then to Barra, Mexico. Seems reasonable right? That makes us extremely happy because dealing with a shipping agent and the extra cost for shipping in Mexico and the agent fees was a little much.
Chris also showed us how to tighten up the socket-head screws as the sleeves they are screwed into are also connected to the socked head screws on the opposite cylinder. So a wrench on each side is needed to insure a tight fit. This did help a bit on slowing the leak – yes, the loaner cylinder from Chris also leaks. Less wet vac work though.

So Debbie gets a Valentine’s day gift, who said chivalry is dead, not me 😍

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