Peggie Hall wrote:

In our system, it would probably be easier to "tee" to a capped hose
which could be uncapped and stuck in a bucket when we want to flush
with fresh water. Is there any reason why this would be a bad idea?

Not a bad idea, but a lot more work than it needs to be unless you only
plan to use it to flush out the system before the boat will sit.


Yes, this would only be used between trips. We don't have enough fresh
water on the boat to flush with it all the time. Besides, when were on a
trip the head gets used enough that smells aren't a problem.

Mineral spirits won't hurt 'em. Mineral OIL (baby oil) works just as
well and costs less.

But anything thin enough to be poured down the toilet is just gonna wash
out in a few flushes...it's a never ending battle. Every toilet leaves
the factory slathered with thick teflon grease that lasts at least a
full season, sometimes two season. So if you only want to have to lube
the toilet once a year, buy a tube of the stuff (SuperLube is what
Raritan uses, and IMO the best quality...but any teflon grease from bike
shops and swimming pool supply stores will do)...it'll cost you about $5
and one tube will last longer than you'll prob'ly keep the boat. Loosen
the hex nut on the top of the pump so you have access to the inside of
it...stick the nozzle of the tube in and give it healthy squirt. Pump a
couple of times to spread it all over the inside of the pump
cylinder...repeat if you want to...re-tighten the hex nut...you're done.
The toilet will pump smoothly all season without any need for any more
lubrication. Best time to do it: as part of spring recommissioning
preventive maintenance.

This is exactly the info I was looking for! Thanks!!

Cindy


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