For Sale: Katadyn Watermaker

[boto]

Used Katadyn PowerSurvior 40E Watermaker, 12V/24V rated 1.5 USgal/hr (5.6L/hr) and 4A draw at 12V and 3A draw at 24V. Comes with:
* 2 Prefilter housings and 2 filters
* Prefilter mounting brackets.
* O-Ring replacement kit
* Alkaline cleaner (2)
* Acid cleaner
* Owners manuel
New in 2009, used regularly throughout the Caribbean. Last used May, 2013 then pickled, pickled again in Nov. 2013. Leak from cleaning valve when set to clean, otherwise tight. US$ 2,000 plus shipping.

[Rocketman]

I would be interested but not at your price, unless I have missed something. It sounds like you have a 5 year old unit that is in serviceable condition, but probably needs to be taken apart and rebuilt with new membrane, and who knows about the cleaning cycle leak. Why would I take a chance on a 5 year old unit when I could buy one nearly new, with a warranty for just a few bucks more than I would likely have in yours after I get everything checked out with a new membrane?

[boto]

Valid points. First, I apologies for the voltage confusion, this unit is 12v, I was copying verbatim from the manual with the brain turned off, so to confirm this is a 12v unit.

If you had to replace the membrane, Defender is selling them for $390. As for the leaky Relief/Cleaning Valve Assembly, Katadyn quoted me $45 for a replacement.

It's been my experience and Katadyns claim that with regular use and proper cleaning/maintenance the membrane will last a long time. While cruising we used the system daily, whenever we shut her down for a week or more she was pickled.

As an aside, the extra pieces and parts I mention are the left overs from the various kits I bought (Seal Replacement @$140 and Extended Cruise Kit @$320). Also, I forgot to mention that I also have the handle required to use the system manually (we have never done so).

Regards
Ed

[Gambleofthesea]

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