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 Post subject: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:31 pm 
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I just bought a Perko Flush Valve today. I am hoping to connect it to my main intake water line and use the garden hose connection to help winterize the engine and heater later this fall.

I know that a garden hose with water pressure can be hooked up to the valve for flushing out the engine. Does this Perko Flush Valve work for connecting to a five gallon container of antifreeze that is not under pressure?


What are your thoughts?

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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:23 pm 
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Has anyone installed a Perko Flush Valve for winterizing their boat?

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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:05 pm 
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No but I'm considering installing one for future use to make winterizing easier. Please post pictures/notes on your install.

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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:15 pm 
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I still want to install a heat exchanger and only have to drain one plug and the exhaust


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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:37 am 
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I put in a DIY flush kit and a I drain the block when winterizing. But when I had a hose connected I can see the hose flexing in as the impeller is trying to suck more water than the hose can supply. As long as the valve doesn't allow air to leak you shouldn't have a problem sucking antifreeze. Here's a video showing essentially the same thing - https://youtu.be/5c_fb_zc9J8.

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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:23 pm 
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So that asshole is good with dumping poison onto the ground or into the lake?? Please please please use the pink rv antifreeze, it is non toxic.


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 Post subject: Re: Perko Flush Valve
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:32 pm 
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I forgot to post a picture of the Perko Flush valve and installation. I hope to test out the hose connection and winterization in a few weeks. I want to get 1-2 more days on the water first.


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