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Old 08-23-2021, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by campbdon View Post
. Has anyone the worry that opening and closing the thruhull this regularly could lead to the risk of a thruhull (catastrophic) failure at some time? I was thinking to leave the valve mostly opened and open/close another (new) valve in the intake hose. Just wonderin??
DonC
Electrolysis is a threat to underwater metals.
A proper "marine grade" installation should last indefinately with normal use.
Gate valves are a problem waiting to happen.
If you open and close the through hull valves occasionally it will keep them from "freezing" or corroding in the open or closed position.

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