Filkee
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They’re sticky to the touch and I’m having all kinds of back flow problems. I should do this while I’m still young enough.
Marine Head and Hoses, all Models [Master Thread]
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peaman
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For sanitation hose, I used Saniflex Odor Shield and Trident-Premium. For tank vent, I used 1/2” Shields 1350HD water hose which looks like common fuel line. The original clear hose had deteriorated, and I figured “water hose” should be okay as it should never carry liquids.
Removable cover is supported by new cleats which are attached by the screws shown. Original cleats were attached from below and prevented removal of the tank.
An elbow was installed in each of the bottom-connected hoses to make installation much easier, and to minimize torque on the elbows at the tank bottom which could result in leaking. The webbing straps attach to a webbing belt a few inches below the top of the tank. That made installation and test-fitting of the tank much easier than without.
I recommend that each screwed fitting be sealed with teflon tape followed by pipe dope such as Hercules Megaloc 15804.
Removable cover is supported by new cleats which are attached by the screws shown. Original cleats were attached from below and prevented removal of the tank.
An elbow was installed in each of the bottom-connected hoses to make installation much easier, and to minimize torque on the elbows at the tank bottom which could result in leaking. The webbing straps attach to a webbing belt a few inches below the top of the tank. That made installation and test-fitting of the tank much easier than without.
I recommend that each screwed fitting be sealed with teflon tape followed by pipe dope such as Hercules Megaloc 15804.
Filkee
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Like the elbows. That’s just plain beautiful.
Filkee
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Sticky and stinky—and not in Josephine way.
Same as mine. The other 32-3 at my club has the pump-out whale gusher in the head, but, unlike mine, it does not have the Y-valve for optional pumping directly from the head, overboard - when/where it’s legal and ethical. I really like having this option - esp for cruising in the Caribbean, and offshore in general. IMO, getting the holding tank pumped out is a bit of a hassle.
A white tank with an inspection port. It's about as simple as it gets at the cost of your dignity.
I replaced our tank with exactly that and installed a resistive float type tank monitor. Just like everyone warned me, the monitor clogged within the first year and I've had to rely on looking through the inspection port. At least I opted for a clear inspection port, so I don't have to open the tank to look.
I replaced our tank with exactly that and installed a resistive float type tank monitor. Just like everyone warned me, the monitor clogged within the first year and I've had to rely on looking through the inspection port. At least I opted for a clear inspection port, so I don't have to open the tank to look.
peaman
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There is nothing simpler than a stick. Any opening in the top of the tank which can be sealed when not in use can be used if you can insert a wood dowel through it to the bottom of the tank. Underground gasoline tanks were checked that way at least until recently.
I am sure this was covered by others here. I found a heat gun to loosen hose connection along with a hose pulling tool (find at an auto parts store) very helpful. I have the older version of the SCAD tank level monitor system that works really well. https://defender.com/en_us/scad-tm1-tank-monitor-with-external-sensor-strip-10040. I also prefer the Sani-Flex hose.