Last weekend the head would not pump well. Intake is only a 1/2" opening and I am docked cross-wise in a river so all kinds of stuff hits the side of the boat and sometimes parks there (reeds, other plant matter for example). Toilet pumping very hard, pulled out the Jabsco filter screen (yes, you absolutely need one of those to protect your toilet!) and it had some black rice like stuff in it, but cleaning did not improve pumping action much, so I went swimming with a rat tail file to clean out the intake. Must have dislodged something nasty as now the toilet did not pump at all!!! Pulled the hose off the intake valve, wife flushed quick on and off, removed filter screen again and cleaned inside of filter housing where I found a little ball of mung, yep almost exactly 1/2" diameter. Never a dull moment. Nice safe docking on a river (no wave action, safe in big storms), but not a clean set up for the toilet.
Rat tail swimming
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Agree. Got that covered with my South Bay Strainer. Good idea for one on the head intake thru-hull.
Roy S,
Went to Groco website but did not see any "exterior screen" for thru-hulls. Are you sure those are the right folks?
Went to Groco website but did not see any "exterior screen" for thru-hulls. Are you sure those are the right folks?
One more point if you go this route: These will not conform to a curved surface. The hull must be flat. Groco also makes thru-hulls with a fixed strainer on the exterior. These have a smaller footprint and with the proper sealant may install in a slightly curved hull surface.
Much obliged, Roy. Not sure how I missed those on their site. Will wait until end of season and have a look at the hull curve at that location, but in principle this is a very good idea. Thanks again!