Plumbing
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- July 11, 2022
In the 1970's, Raritan Engineering began development of a waste treatment device for boats to allow for discharge of waste without harm to the environment. The goal was to build a product that allowed boats under 65 feet in length to discharge waste that was treated so that it would not impact the marine life of the lake, river or sea where the waste was being discharged. At the time, it was not a device that was in demand, but Raritan saw the need for this technology. Eventually, they designed a simple macerating box that used small amounts of chlorine to eliminate the bacteria present in the waste.
Over time, the technology evolved, and so did the public interest in protecting the marine environment. Eventually, the EPA and the U.S. Coast Guard implemented regulations and standards regarding waste discharge from boats. These regulations increased the need and demand for sophisticated waste treatment devices for boats. Today, Raritan offers a few options for onboard waste
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- October 03, 2021
When assembling your boat's plumbing system, there are many different combinations of valves and fittings that can be used. If you're doing this type of work, it is important that you understand the various types of valves that are available, and that you also understand which combinations are right for each application or situation. Some combinations of fittings and valves are safer and more effective than others, and there are some combinations that should never be used. Read on to better understand how to put your boat's plumbing system together in the best way possible.
Types of Plumbing Valves and Fittings
We highly recommend plumbing fittings manufactured by Groco, who has been providing innovative, high-quality mechanical solutions since 1918. Groco offers a collection of plumbing valves and fittings for your boat that allows you to build a complete plumbing solution. Here's what they offer...
The FBV series of flanged seacock features a full-flow ball valve and a
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