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Aqua Hot Sanitizing

Hello,

We just purchased a 1998 36' U320.  Work is being done to it so we don't have it in hand yet.  One system that will be very new to me is the Aqua Hot system - especially how to deal with this system when sanitizing the fresh water system.

I have been searching the forums, and reading the Aqua Hot manuals on-line, but I can't find much discussion on Aqua Hot and sanitizing.

The Aqua Hot manual has the comment stating bleach coming into contact with the hot water system's copper pipes for a prolonged period could lead to cracks and potential catastrophic failure of the Aqua Hot system.

With the Aqua Hot system so integrated into the fresh water system, how do you all recommend sanitizing the entire water system?  Do you follow standard bleach/water ratios and watch the dwell time?  Do you by-pass the Aqua Hot unit?

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,
Chris

98 U320 WTFE 36'
VA

Re: Aqua Hot Sanitizing

Reply #1 –
Hi Chris,

Mine gets sanitized at the same time as the rest of the water system.  No problems so far after several years.

Speedbird 1
2001 U320 Build #5865
Daihatsu Rocky Toad
VW Touareg
'82 F100 Stepside
Beech' Debonair

Re: Aqua Hot Sanitizing

Reply #2 –
If you sanitize and flush the bleach out to have good tasting fresh water, you will be fine.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Aqua Hot Sanitizing

Reply #3 –
Speedbird 1 and Rudy,

Thank you both for your replies.

Sincerely,
Chris

'98 U320 36'
VA