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Lubing Groco HF head
Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct
experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... I would like to lube the pump in my Groco HF head with some Teflon grease. Unless I am mistaken, it appears that the pump will have to be removed entirely (from the base and the discharge elbow) in order to lube it. Is there an easier way to do it on this particular pump that I'm not aware of? Thanks, Alan Gomes |
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Alan Gomes wrote:
Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... This should work: remove the flush water intake hose from the pump...make sure the wet/dry lever is in the wet position. Stick the tube of grease into the pump and give it a good squirt. Put your finger over the opening and pump the toilet to spread the grease all over the inside of the pump. Repeat at least once. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 |
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Peggy,
Sweet! You're wonderful! --Alan "Peggie Hall" wrote in message ... Alan Gomes wrote: Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... This should work: remove the flush water intake hose from the pump...make sure the wet/dry lever is in the wet position. Stick the tube of grease into the pump and give it a good squirt. Put your finger over the opening and pump the toilet to spread the grease all over the inside of the pump. Repeat at least once. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 |
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For many years, I have used dishwashing detergent to clean and lubricate my
marine head. First I use it when I do the routine cleaning and then, when finished, I give it some extra in the final flush.. This has been especially effective when I'm going to leave the boat laid up for a while. My experience and opinion, FWIW. Steve s/v Good Intentions "Alan Gomes" wrote in message ... Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... I would like to lube the pump in my Groco HF head with some Teflon grease. Unless I am mistaken, it appears that the pump will have to be removed entirely (from the base and the discharge elbow) in order to lube it. Is there an easier way to do it on this particular pump that I'm not aware of? Thanks, Alan Gomes |
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I use Dr Bronner"s Peppermint soap. Its biodegradeable and smells nice.
"Steve" wrote in message ... For many years, I have used dishwashing detergent to clean and lubricate my marine head. First I use it when I do the routine cleaning and then, when finished, I give it some extra in the final flush.. This has been especially effective when I'm going to leave the boat laid up for a while. My experience and opinion, FWIW. Steve s/v Good Intentions "Alan Gomes" wrote in message ... Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... I would like to lube the pump in my Groco HF head with some Teflon grease. Unless I am mistaken, it appears that the pump will have to be removed entirely (from the base and the discharge elbow) in order to lube it. Is there an easier way to do it on this particular pump that I'm not aware of? Thanks, Alan Gomes |
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Peggie Hall wrote: Alan Gomes wrote: Here is a question for Peggy, or anyone else who may have some direct experience with lubing a Groco HF head.... This should work: remove the flush water intake hose from the pump...make sure the wet/dry lever is in the wet position. Stick the tube of grease into the pump and give it a good squirt. Put your finger over the opening and pump the toilet to spread the grease all over the inside of the pump. Repeat at least once. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 Peggie Dumb question: Any reason why this would not work for any other head? A wilcox Headmate, bought last year, to be specific. Thanks Matt |
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Peggie
Will it work for a recent Wilcox Head-mate? Or is there a way to lube the pump without dismantling it? Thanks in Advance Matt Peggie Hall wrote: wrote: This should work: remove the flush water intake hose from the pump...make sure the wet/dry lever is in the wet position. Stick the tube of grease into the pump and give it a good squirt. Put your finger over the opening and pump the toilet to spread the grease all over the inside of the pump. Repeat at least once. Dumb question: Any reason why this would not work for any other head? A wilcox Headmate, bought last year, to be specific. It depends on the design of the toilet and the location of the inlet connection...whether it's even necessary. For instance, Jabsco toilet pumps have a top that can be removed...others connect to a wet/dry valve housing on the pump instead of directly to the pump housing. Btw...while I have the floor again... Dishwashing liquid is a dandy cleaner and as bio-degradable (a meaningless term, actually) as anything else, but unless you use it with every flush it doesn't lubricate at all...just washes right out again with the next flush. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 |
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Peggie Will it work for a recent Wilcox Head-mate? You have the same toilet as the original poster, Matt...if it'll work for him, it should work for you. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detai...=400&group=327 |
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Peggie Will it work for a recent Wilcox Head-mate? Or is there a way to lube the pump without dismantling it? Ooops...I spoke too soon...it's NOT the same head. I just took a look at the drawing for the W-C Headmate...it should work. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1 http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detai...=400&group=327 |
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