Waste Plumbing schematic

[Mike]

I am installing a new holding tank to compliment a Wilcox-Crittendon head. The head currently pumps overboard. I would like to have to option to flush to the tank or overboard, and to pump out through the deck or overboad. Is there a "standard" schematic including valves/diverters/anti-siphon for this configuration. I would also be interested in the max. lengths for each section of the diagram.Thanks,Mike

 

[Steve Dion]

Check West Marine Catalog for schematic!

Mike:Check the West Marine catalog for a general schematic for what you want to do. It is up to you but they have a suggestion for a "legal" head, which always goes to the tank and then multiple discharge points (deck or overboard).I'll divert to Peggy the hose run lengths.

 

[Ed Schenck]

Also try Raritan.

If your PC can open Acrobat(.PDF) files then the Raritan manuals have excellent pictures for installation. Try the Link below then select "Owner's Manual."

 

[Peggie Hall/Head Mistress]

In my esperience, "one size fits all" schematics

seldom actually fit one situation, much less all. However, they are a jumping-off place to give you an idea of where the parts go. I also suggest you read the articles in the Head Mistressforum Reference Library--on the right side of the forum home page. Once you have a pretty good grasp of what you want to accomplish, I'll be glad to help you get the specifics right.Max distance--that is, total hose length, including twists and turns--from the head to the holding tank is 10'...the more turns, ups, downs, etc, the shorter the distance. The ideal distance is 6' or less.