Scoop out the contents of a plugged head?I watched the video on flushable wipes. And I read this thread. I don’t know what y’all expect me to do with seashells but it sure as heck ain’t gonna be wipe my behind!
They are used as money to pay the tushy fairy when she comes to...I don’t know what y’all expect me to do with seashells
Actually not necessary...and if you've paid attention you'd know that Dometic/SeaLand sells "marine/rv" TP. Do you think they would if it weren't safe to flush in their systems?never ever allow TP in it. all TP goes in a special can under sink. easy peasy
I keep a spare joker valve in the head. When I have guests, I show them the joker valve and explain that everything that goes into the head has to pass through that joker valve. They get the picture, especially when I show them where the joker valve is and where they can find the necessary wrenches and cleaning supplies.Had a visitor on the boat once who flushed a wet wipe, hard to scold our associate pastor given the fact that I did not inform him of the special marine rules of use, so yes I have had to remove an easy wipe from the macerator pump blades, it was Wholly or was that supposed to be Holy together.
(I read it the first time, Brian )So, Peggy, do you have any "recommended" brands for non-marine TP?
Hello Peggy,(I read it the first time, Brian )
Scotts "institutional" (Costco has it) is pretty popular with boat owners...but any of the cheapest no-name/off brand stuff at the supermarket is worth testing.
Also important to remember that when it comes to TP in marine toilets, less is best. If more than about 4 sheets at a time are needed, flush after each batch. If an overload of quick-dissolve TP creates a clog in the toilet or the plumbing, it's not a catastrophe...just wait an hour and try flushing again. Unless someone flushed a wet wipe, the clog should dissolve on it's own.
And on a slightly different note...you'll need a lot less flush water after solids if you add water to the bowl ahead of use. If your toilet isn't one that's designed to bring water in and hold it in the bowl, use a cup from the sink (I've always wondered why that never occurs to most people). If the water drains almost as fast as you add it, it's waaay PAST time to replace the joker valve!
Guests are responsible for 90% of sanitation system problems (failure to do any preventive maintenance causes the other 10%), most of which can be prevented if you INSTRUCT THEM when they first come aboard about how to flush your toilet (how many pumps or how long to leave their finger on the flush button and what can go down it (NOTHING except what they've eaten and the TP provided!). TELL them if they must use a wet wipe, it MUST go into the trash can...provide zipper sandwich bags for them. I've always made this part of the tour of the boat showing them where the light switches, how everything works, where the life jackets etc are.
--Peggie
In a related vein, attempts to conserve holding tank capacity (minimal flushes) often lead to sluggish pump-outs. Rather obvious.(I read it the first time, Brian )
Scotts "institutional" (Costco has it) is pretty popular with boat owners...but any of the cheapest no-name/off brand stuff at the supermarket is worth testing.
Also important to remember that when it comes to TP in marine toilets, less is best. If more than about 4 sheets at a time are needed, flush after each batch. If an overload of quick-dissolve TP creates a clog in the toilet or the plumbing, it's not a catastrophe...just wait an hour and try flushing again. Unless someone flushed a wet wipe, the clog should dissolve on it's own.
And on a slightly different note...you'll need a lot less flush water after solids if you add water to the bowl ahead of use. If your toilet isn't one that's designed to bring water in and hold it in the bowl, use a cup from the sink (I've always wondered why that never occurs to most people). If the water drains almost as fast as you add it, it's waaay PAST time to replace the joker valve!
Guests are responsible for 90% of sanitation system problems (failure to do any preventive maintenance causes the other 10%), most of which can be prevented if you INSTRUCT THEM when they first come aboard about how to flush your toilet (how many pumps or how long to leave their finger on the flush button and what can go down it (NOTHING except what they've eaten and the TP provided!). TELL them if they must use a wet wipe, it MUST go into the trash can...provide zipper sandwich bags for them. I've always made this part of the tour of the boat showing them where the light switches, how everything works, where the life jackets etc are.
--Peggie
Believe It Or Not [BION]Getting right down to the paper work
If you want to stay with a Thetford, you're looking for a Thetford 550P MSD...available from the sbo.com online store.I have to replace my portable toilet. Awhile back there was discussion about portable toilets that were capable of a pump out set up. I currently have a Thetford 550E. Would like to stay with the same company.
Talk about your Connections. Stay tuned while James Burke explains how we learned to install porta-toilets on a sailboat from the anchient Greek discovery of market obfiscation mathematics.Anyone ever watch the TV series of the 60/70/80 called Connections with James Burke? Yeah, this thread reminds me of that show. LOL
Thank you Peggy, I appreciate all the info. As for wholesale I was in the marine business and still have a active account with a wholesale marine house.If you want to stay with a Thetford, you're looking for a Thetford 550P MSD...available from the sbo.com online store.
https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?7810/Porta+Potti+550P
You'll think they only have the portable version till you scroll down the 'inventory' section at the bottom of the page.
(If by "wholesale" you're referring to whatever WM calls theirs these days, check price before you jump to buy it there.)
You can set it up for pumpout only, or--by adding a y-valve and overboard discharge pump to the pumpout line--to dump at sea beyond 3 miles.
Don't skimp on hoses for it...cheap permeates quickly. I'd go with Raritan SaniFlex...you can find it for <$10/ft and you won't need much. And because the MSD version is vented, unlike the portable units with sealed tanks, you can use a tank product that actually works instead of just adding a chemical odor to the waste odor. I recommend No-Flex, also available from the sbo.com store.
Peggie