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I have a white water hose situation and am wondering if anyone else has encountered this. I have a "drinking water" hose connected to my boat. As a full-time liveaboard, water doesn't sit for long in that hose. I have tried a variety of white drinking water hoses. West Marine's hose separated within 24 hours of use (returned it, and was told by WM employees that their hoses suck). I have purchased a few that I cannot recall the brands where the hose breaks down on the outside first (becoming sticky) and then breaks down inside.
Most recently, I have bought a few "Neverkink" RV/boat drinking water hoses from Home Depot. My problem is that in a short period of time, the water running through these hoses develops a chemical smell - like a solvent - and the water is effervescing. My most recent encounter resulted in the chemical-smelling, bubbly water in just a few days after installing the new hose - the same symptoms that usually develop in a few months. My hose is not sitting on a wooden dock absorbing heat. It's goes directly from my pedestal up onto my white boat, and to the boat's water inlet connection. Yes, it is warm in Miami, but I would not think a white drinking water hose would break down in a matter of less than 100 hours due to being in the sunlight while laying on the deck of a white boat. Of note, is that I get the same effervescing water after it sits in the hose overnight in the dark. So, I don't think it's entirely sun or heat related.
It used to be that when the hose was getting old, I would get this familiar smell and effervescence, and I could run some water through for about 30 second and clear it. And then go buy a new hose. My latest hose (which is going back for a refund) started doing this just a few days after I installed it, and I cannot clear it. I can get up on Saturday morning, shower, do several loads of laundry during the day, run the dishwasher, shower again, and still have stinky, bubbly water by dinner time. I have confirmed that it is not the marina's water supply - just with the water running through the white hose.
Has anyone in a somewhat tropical climate found a brand of a drinking water hose that lasts for at least 4-5 months, or more, when connected to the boat? I am not intending to start a discussion of tank water versus dockside water; we've been down that road a million times, and I will end that with, "As a liveaboard, I use both sources at various times."
Ang
58MY "Sanctuary"
www.sanctuarycharteryacht.com
I like you have tried a number of hoses. The two I currently have are from West Marine and Home Depot. I'm not in the tropics but it does get in the low 100's from time to time. Glad to say I have not seen or smelled anything from mine and they are in direct sun light always. Is your marina on a well? One thing you can try is to disconnect the hose and pour a cup of vinegar down the hose. Let it sit for a while to see if it breaks down the deposits that may cause some of the smell. Good luck.
I am on a municipal supply (City of Miami), not a well, and it's not the supply water iteslef coming out of the pedestal. If I run this water through a green garden hose, it does not have this smell or effervescence, but I won't use a garden hose, i.e. a non lead-free, etc. hose, for my drinking water or to fill my tanks. Those kinds grow green algae. I can't see how a brand new hose would have deposits that would need vinegar to dissolve.
Ang
58MY "Sanctuary"
www.sanctuarycharteryacht.com
I have found the WM 25' and 50' hoses are very different in construction. The 25' is/was noticeably inferior despite the same brand name.
52 Convertible
Island Son
I noticed yesterday that Wal-Mart in Tn had a new heavy duty blue drinking water hose with stainless ends. Might be worth a try. It was approx. $25. Steve
Angela, I have run into the same problem, even up here in the frozen tundra! (NE). Only difference is it takes a couple of seasons to happen. I have had very good luck with the blue hose mentioned above from Walmart. You find it in the RV section. Funny, I would have thought the dark color would be a problem, and it may down in Miami, but it has worked up here so far. Its rated as drinking water safe for RV's. My only other thought would be to look into commercial rubber hoses that construction companies use. Heavy duty and pure rubber with no lead. I think Goodyear makes them. Let us know if you find something durable.
I think a lot of the issue is the water. I had similar issues with the wTer when I was in Fl. Brand new hose too. Same hose lasted 2 more seasons after I got home to NJ. The water in FL is nasty at every place I've ever been. I've also had good luck with buying my hoses from a local marina. I'll check the brand next time I'm there but it's a white hose with stainless fittings. As mentioned the 25ft hoses are not as good and most are 1/2" instead of 5/8".
Jack Sardina
If it is made in china you can bet the lead free white hose has lead and all materials are junk.
I use the grey heqvy duty hoses from HD which are MADE IN THE USA.
Forgot the brand, ever something I think.
No taste, no algea, no issues. I let the water run out of the hose before putting it in the tank filler.
Pascal
Miami, FL
53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
26' gaff rigged sloop
12' Westphal Cat boat
We use a white hose, Neverkink brand I think, bought from Chapman's Marine in Stuart. It is now about 2 years old and doing fine. It is usually rolled and stowed, but has been left connected for a week or two at a time, both in Port St Lucie and Baltimore.
As a chemist, I worry about using a hose that is not FDA or NSF approved for potable water, especially for a permanent connection.
Bobk
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