Heatercraft Low RPM Heat Adapter INFO???

[wakebear79]

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone has installed this yet? Does it really work or not? Please advise.:

Heatercraft Low RPM Heat Adapter:

This fitting is a fix for a known issue with some installation applications. Adding this fitting will allow your heater to output hot air, even when the boat is sitting at idle. If you you don't get hot air all the time, this fitting is an essential addition, and makes your heater much more functional.

Features:

1", 1.25" or 1.5" fitting for use on all popular boats

Drastic increase in air temperature delivered from heater.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/w/PROD/wakebo..._rpm_adapter_06

[YJim]

Yes, Yes...

[WakeGirl]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

[Big Mac]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

Yes, putting the Y fitting before the raw water pump seems to be more effective. If you don't have one already installed, SkiDim sells them for $35 - they're metal, brass I think.

[obski]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

Now why wouldn't Malibu (or is it the dealer?) locate the Y-fitting in that location in the first place?

[Baddog]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

Now why wouldn't Malibu (or is it the dealer?) locate the Y-fitting in that location in the first place?

And WHY does it make such a difference in how it operates when placed before rather than after the impellor?

[WakeGirl]

That's where the factory has been putting it. I have no idea why. Maybe they're not aware of the difference it makes or maybe there's something about the location that makes putting it there easier. Either way, I'll be relocating mine this winter.

[obski]

I plan on moving it as well, although I will check with the dealer first to see if they will move it for me under warranty. I remember someone else had them do that for them. I will also look into adding a tube to reach the rear of the boat, or at least to the far side of the passenger seat. My wife should be happy with a heated seat and a heater tube that easily reaches and puts out heat even at idle. Have I mentioned that she doesn't like to be cold?

[SunriseH2OSkier]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

Now why wouldn't Malibu (or is it the dealer?) locate the Y-fitting in that location in the first place?

And WHY does it make such a difference in how it operates when placed before rather than after the impellor?

Peter explained it here.

[Baddog]

You need to look to be sure, but your boat probably already has it. It would be a plastic fitting & probably after the impeller. If that's the case, just move the fitting to before the impeller, that's supposed to increase its effectiveness.

Now why wouldn't Malibu (or is it the dealer?) locate the Y-fitting in that location in the first place?

And WHY does it make such a difference in how it operates when placed before rather than after the impellor?

Peter explained it here.

OK! Now it makes sense.

Thanks

[VinRLX]

Have I mentioned that she doesn't like to be cold?

I think I've seen you say that once or twice before.