Shore water inlet
What
DIY
Skill level
High, for easy living
Value
Description
We chose to install the JABSCO Flush Mount Water Pressure Regulator aka the “city water inlet”. The Jabsco protects the boat’s water system from high pressure city water hook-ups. It keeps the flow at a safe 45 PSI while also providing a garden hose fitting for easy connection to the dockside service. Maximum Inlet Pressure is 125 PSI.
For this job you’ll need:
- Circular drill with 80 mm diameter
- A good sealant (e.g. SIKA),
- Potable grade water hose
- Fittings
- Valve
- Filter 2-5 micron (combined with activated carbon and/or silver)
Choose an install spot which has good and shortest possible access to connect the hose to your boat’s water system. On the Neel 47, we decided on port aft at deck level,
a) to avoid any lines catching on the inlet fixture itself,
b) to be able to run the water hose flat along the deck and
c) the socket for the AC dock connection is on our starboard – it’s always wise to separate water and electricity, right?
WHY
If you have to stay in a marina for any length of time, part of the appeal is the amenities offered. After connecting power cables to dock electricity, next up is usually to fill up the water tank and enjoy a very LONG power shower! This means continuing to check tank levels over the week and filling up when needed.
But hey, since you have a hose connected to city water systems, doesn’t it makes sense to connect the hose via inlet directly to your boat water system and circumvent your pumps and tank? We think yes.
And whats with the water pressure regulator? Well that provides continuous protection from pressure surges in dockside water to automatically prevent damage to your boat’s water system and components. Swiss Skipper approved.
PROS
- Passing city water directly to boat systems means you can ensure your water tanks are only ever filled with clean, chlorine-free osmosis water.
- Prolong the life of the boats pressure pumps.
- No pump noises when using water. While this is part of boat-life, the silent water flow adds to comfort.
CONS
- Jabsco isn’t exactly flush.
- As there’s constant pressure on your system and the delivery of water is „endless“, you have to be aware that in case of a leak you could fill your hull with water. So it’s good practice to disconnect the flow when you leave the boat. In our case if there’s a spillage the bilge alarms will alert us to the problem – as long as we’re on board of course. If the same leak happens on the boat-only supply, this would mean a spillage of maximum tank capacity only (600 litres on Neel 47) – which of course could still be a disaster, depending where the leak happens. (Remember the separation of water and electricity.)
- How clean is land water? Depending where you are, shore water may be potable or not. Tap water often has high chlorine levels and you may not want to drink it due to taste. In Europe, we’ve been happy to drink shore water after running it through a dedicated filter.
WOULD WE DO AGAIN
Hell yeah. Now the second thing we do after connecting to shore power is connect to shore water. And then take a very LONG power shower. With no groaning pump noise and reproachful looks.
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Bonjour, comment avez vous réalisez la connexion sur la clarinette de distribution d’eau dans la cale pour shunter les diverses pompes?
Mon bateau est en fabrication et c’est aussi un Néel 47 NU* 48
Bon vent
Olivier et Fabienne
Bonjour Olivier, Nous avons ajouter une pièce « T »et deux robinets.
Avant de connecter l’eau de ville, nous éteignons la pompe eau douce, et ouvrons un robinet pour laisser échapper la pression. Puis nous fermons le robinet venant de la pompe (Pump) et ouvrons le robinet venant de la connexion d’eau de ville.
Quand nous quittons TALATA ont déconnecte le tuyaux venant du distributeur. Car en cas de pannes/ruptur (aucun soucis les trois derniers ans) l’eau remplirais le bateau. Bonne chance et toujours belle navigation