Push fit copper pipe, for fresh water/ antifreeze mix, where it goes into the circulation pump, on a VP2003.

[NealB]

I got onboard this afternoon, to find the bilges full of clean green water.

A quick peak at the fresh water circulating pump, with the engine off, revealed a steady drip of water every second or so, where the copper goes into the pump (the other end of the pipe leads back to the expansion tank, via a connection to a rubber hose).

A quick push forwards instantly cured the drips, but I'm nervous as to whether that's a reliable, and long-lasting, fix.

All thoughts welcome.

 

[scottie]

It’s not a very confidence building set at all and depends on the pipe retaining its shape and springiness
Not loosening both ends when removing lessens the chance of misshaping it
Often the other end has both a rubber seal and locking ring
If you can persuade the pipe back to its shape fit new rings all will be fine

 

[NealB]

It’s not a very confidence building set at all and depends on the pipe retaining its shape and springiness
Not loosening both ends when removing lessens the chance of misshaping it
Often the other end has both a rubber seal and locking ring
If you can persuade the pipe back to its shape fit new rings all will be fine

Thanks.

To my non-engineering eyes, those 'sprung' copper pipes have always looked like an accident waiting to happen (but we bought Celtic Spirit in 2017, so I'd convinced myself I was worrying needlessly).

Sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean by, "Not loosening both ends when removing lessens the chance of misshaping it". I'd have guessed the opposite was the case.

Just in case it helps, it's the forward, lower bit, of pipe number 8, that's the culprit.

 

[scottie]

Leaving one end fixed means you are more likely to bend the pipe to release it

 

[PaulRainbow]

I got onboard this afternoon, to find the bilges full of clean green water.

A quick peak at the fresh water circulating pump, with the engine off, revealed a steady drip of water every second or so, where the copper goes into the pump (the other end of the pipe leads back to the expansion tank, via a connection to a rubber hose).

A quick push forwards instantly cured the drips, but I'm nervous as to whether that's a reliable, and long-lasting, fix.

All thoughts welcome.

Take the pipe off, clean everything up and refit with new seals. Apply a little grease when reassembling.

 

[NealB]

Leaving one end fixed means you are more likely to bend the pipe to release it

Leaving one end fixed means you are more likely to bend the pipe to release it

Thank you: that makes sense, even to me!

(but it seems to contradict your earlier comment).

 

[NealB]

Take the pipe off, clean everything up and refit with new seals. Apply a little grease when reassembling.

Yes: very sound advice. Thank you.