Wipes macerator
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We are Stu. Had already learned our lesson a while ago when the pump out pick up clogged. Have not used macerator, overboard discharge in a long time.Yikes!!! Who's the culprit?
saw on TV a while ago how those wipes are clogging up the whole sewer system in London
only thing that goes down the head is stuff that came of you and some toilet paper, and some are paranoid about the paper
only thing that goes down the head is stuff that came of you and some toilet paper, and some are paranoid about the paper
I've been telling people for a couple of decades that marine sanitation equipment cannot chew up or otherwise digest wipes...that while they may be labelled "flushable," they shouldn't even go into toilets on land! And looking again at your photos, you were very lucky that the wipes even made it through the toilet and then all the way into the tank. I dunno how long they were in the tank, but your second photo makes it obvious they didn't even START to dissolve!
...saw on TV a while ago how those wipes are clogging up the whole sewer system in London..
Not just in London...same thing is happening here. Here's the lead from an Sept 2013 Associated Press story:
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Popular bathroom wipes blamed for clogs, backups in sewers across US[/FONT]
Published September 23, 2013 [FONT="]| Associated Press[/FONT]
BEMUS POINT, N.Y. – Increasingly popular bathroom wipes — pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable — are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation.
"Wastewater authorities say wipes may go down the toilet, but even many labeled flushable aren't breaking down as they course through the sewer system. That's costing some municipalities millions of dollars to dispatch crews to unclog pipes and pumps and to replace and upgrade machinery.
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The story goes on to specifically site Cottonelle as the worst culprit.
No matter what the toilet mfr claims is ok, the ONLY things that should ever go down a marine toilet are whatever you've eaten and quick-dissolve TP. Flushing anything else is a crap shoot. (pun intended)...and the same should hold true in toilets on land.
If there was ever something for which the rule "you can never go too far wrong erring on the side of caution" applies, it's marine toilets!
...saw on TV a while ago how those wipes are clogging up the whole sewer system in London..
Not just in London...same thing is happening here. Here's the lead from an Sept 2013 Associated Press story:
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Popular bathroom wipes blamed for clogs, backups in sewers across US[/FONT]
Published September 23, 2013 [FONT="]| Associated Press[/FONT]
BEMUS POINT, N.Y. – Increasingly popular bathroom wipes — pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable — are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation.
"Wastewater authorities say wipes may go down the toilet, but even many labeled flushable aren't breaking down as they course through the sewer system. That's costing some municipalities millions of dollars to dispatch crews to unclog pipes and pumps and to replace and upgrade machinery.
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The story goes on to specifically site Cottonelle as the worst culprit.
No matter what the toilet mfr claims is ok, the ONLY things that should ever go down a marine toilet are whatever you've eaten and quick-dissolve TP. Flushing anything else is a crap shoot. (pun intended)...and the same should hold true in toilets on land.
If there was ever something for which the rule "you can never go too far wrong erring on the side of caution" applies, it's marine toilets!
We like good toilet paper not those that tend to break apart in your hands. We also know that these papers are not suitable to be flushed down the head. We set up a small trash can with a flip lid, a plastic liner and deodorant which sits next to the head for disposal of the paper. It works quite well as after an outing the bag is removed and thrown out and we have never had a problem with odors. Every one that comes aboard is taught how to flush the head and told that nothing but nothing goes in it that has not been eaten first.
I agree... and after a minor study of different types of toilet paper that are best suited for marine or RV systems, I have found the "Angel soft" brand to be the best balance of all ive tried, and this includes the "special" stuff made specifically for marine/rv use.
The angel soft is strongest when dry, it breaks down/apart quickly when wet, its a common brand that can be found everywhere, and always among the affordable brands....
We have an electric toilet that pumps into the holding tank and then a macerator to empty it out. We just use normal toilet paper and haven't had any problems. The electric toilet chops it all up so I don't think the macerator has to work hard