Mike wrote: >These problems with check valves makes me think >they are not reliable enough. Would a cork or >similar plug in the through hull fitting >be a better more bomb proof solution? G'Day Mike, I've one boat with a pump and non-return valve and another with a pump and a cork - both work well. I think some non return valves are not spring loaded and you may be affected by gravity and/or loading with a water column if oriented inappropriately. Mine is mounted horisontally. In any cse these days I always travel with a spare cork and a cord to tie it to the boat. Otherwise it takes me an hour to carve one from drift wood and line it with duct tape to make it compliant and waterproof - don't ask me how I know:~) All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 29 2006 - 19:45:56 PST
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