Greetings! I currently have a self-contained head that I'm preparing to replace with a new Lavac Zenith head and Lectra/San sanitation system. My neighbor has been through just about every head imaginable, and his newest aquisition (46' Wauquiez) has two of the Lavac Zenith heads, which he believes is the finest system available, given their simplicity and reliability. I too have had my run-in's with marine heads, and I had never heard of Lavac, but I have to say that I'm convinced as well after spending a week on their boat. In any case, my installation will require that the Lectra/San be mounted above the head discharge. I assume that a vented loop will be required so waste water does not flow back to the head, however must the loop be a certain height above the toilet discharge or Lectra/San? I only have perhaps 2' of space to work with. Is there a specialized vent for this purpose, and must it be vented outside? Also, believe it or not, I have no space for a holding tank. Is this an issue, other than my inability to discharge in specified "no discharge" zones, such as the Florida Keys reserve? Lastly, any tips on the installation would be immensely appreciated! I'm completely "head-less" when it comes to marine sanitation! Thanks in advance!
Advice on New Install - Lavac Zenith + Lectra/San
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Seadweller suggest you contact
Raritan directly and talk to Vic in tech support. He is very helpful. http://www.raritaneng.com/ Jim S/V Java
Raritan directly and talk to Vic in tech support. He is very helpful. http://www.raritaneng.com/ Jim S/V Java
The Lectra/San will be installed after the Lavac's
remotely mounted diaphragm pump...right? And the pump will be well above both the toilet and the treatment unit...right? If so, does it seem likely that waste in the Lectra/San can flow back into the bowl? You will need a vented loop in the Lectra/San discharge line, but I don't think you'll need one in the line from the toilet to the Lectra/San. An air valve in the loop will eliminate any need to vent to the outside of the hull. However, I agree with Jim that you need to talk to Vic Willman at Raritan. You can reach him at 800-352-5630 x 6. As for no holding tank, you'll have to be avoid all the FL Keys on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides and any local areas that think they just arbitrarily declare themselves "no discharge" whether legally or not. If you can do that, you'll be fine with just a Lectra/San.
remotely mounted diaphragm pump...right? And the pump will be well above both the toilet and the treatment unit...right? If so, does it seem likely that waste in the Lectra/San can flow back into the bowl? You will need a vented loop in the Lectra/San discharge line, but I don't think you'll need one in the line from the toilet to the Lectra/San. An air valve in the loop will eliminate any need to vent to the outside of the hull. However, I agree with Jim that you need to talk to Vic Willman at Raritan. You can reach him at 800-352-5630 x 6. As for no holding tank, you'll have to be avoid all the FL Keys on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides and any local areas that think they just arbitrarily declare themselves "no discharge" whether legally or not. If you can do that, you'll be fine with just a Lectra/San.
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