This winter I replaced my head hoses and installed a new manual flush toilet in my H376. The boat was launched this week. When I opened the sea cock and pumped water through the head, it leaked where the hose attaches to the toilet outlet fitting. I've tightened the hoses clamps (two) so much I'm worried I'll crack the fitting. At this point it is just a small drip, but I realize there should be no leakage. Any suggestions?
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Leak location...
You'll need to look very carefully... Is it actually the hose connection on the barb that's leaking? Or is it leaking from the base of the toilet where the discharge fitting--the same fitting the hose is on--attaches to it? I'm gonna save myself a whole bunch of typing by waiting till I get your answer to say any more.
You'll need to look very carefully... Is it actually the hose connection on the barb that's leaking? Or is it leaking from the base of the toilet where the discharge fitting--the same fitting the hose is on--attaches to it? I'm gonna save myself a whole bunch of typing by waiting till I get your answer to say any more.
I know your problem
I replace my head pump unit every spring with a rebuilt pump. It is amazing how tight the clamps have to be on the pump out hose to keep from a slow leak occuring. It is because the angle of the fitting always leaves a small amount of liquid sitting in the end of the hose. Just tighting it up until it stops.
I replace my head pump unit every spring with a rebuilt pump. It is amazing how tight the clamps have to be on the pump out hose to keep from a slow leak occuring. It is because the angle of the fitting always leaves a small amount of liquid sitting in the end of the hose. Just tighting it up until it stops.
Peggy - The Leak
is definitely coming from the hose (not the fitting with the joker(?) valve). I first thought ht hose was not seated correctly. Removed the hose and made the lead to the fitting straighter. Used a new piece of hose, with double clamps. Still leaks (but has slowed from a steady stream to a slight drip.
is definitely coming from the hose (not the fitting with the joker(?) valve). I first thought ht hose was not seated correctly. Removed the hose and made the lead to the fitting straighter. Used a new piece of hose, with double clamps. Still leaks (but has slowed from a steady stream to a slight drip.
I'm guessing you need a new discharge fitting
'Cuz it shouldn't leak, even without clamps. The diameter may be just a tiny bit too small due to a mfr'ing defect. It also sounds like the fitting is straight, but should be a 90 'cuz the hose is pulling at an angle. That Stress would cause it to leak...so would using a screwdriver blade to get hose off the fitting...that puts "dimples" in it that prevent it from ever sealing. Jim, you'd save yourself a lot of money if you'd just replace your toilet once with one that'll last more than a season...the Raritan PH II should only need rebuilding about once every 5-6 years to last at least 20 years. At $50 a year for rebuild kits that you're spending now, that's a saving of about $200.
'Cuz it shouldn't leak, even without clamps. The diameter may be just a tiny bit too small due to a mfr'ing defect. It also sounds like the fitting is straight, but should be a 90 'cuz the hose is pulling at an angle. That Stress would cause it to leak...so would using a screwdriver blade to get hose off the fitting...that puts "dimples" in it that prevent it from ever sealing. Jim, you'd save yourself a lot of money if you'd just replace your toilet once with one that'll last more than a season...the Raritan PH II should only need rebuilding about once every 5-6 years to last at least 20 years. At $50 a year for rebuild kits that you're spending now, that's a saving of about $200.
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