Ruskie wrote:
If I had a, let's say, lavac toilet, and a dedicated freshwater tank
for flushing - with a manual pump, why wouldn't it work?

As long as it's connected to a dedicated tank that isn't linked in any
way to your fresh water system, it WILL work.

When it comes to connecting toilets to the onboard fresh water

Since the
freshwater tank would not be pressurized, wouldn't that solve the
problem? Or are there other issues in regards to salinity that cannot
be worked around?

As long as the supply source is completely separate from the fresh water
supply, it doesn't matter what kind of toilet is connected to it...the
only issue is the danger of polluting the potable water supply. \

And don't think you're out of the woods if you don't drink the onboard
water...you wash your hands in it...then pick up a sandwich. You rinse
out a glass, then pour your bottled water into that glass--which is now
about as clean as your toilet bowl.


I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel, just curious. The idea of being
able to use the highly praised Lavac with freshwater and a manual pump
sounds like it might be a good combo.

The Lavac is a raw watr toilet...if you want to flush with with fresh
water, you'll have to provide a source for the flush water than isn't
connected in any way to your fresh water plumbing.

My boat has more fresh water than I can ever use.

Then take longer showers.

Email me...we'll work out something you'll be happy with.


(Fwiw to those who don't know I've been here since God was an
adolescent, the offer to contact me via email was NOT an attempt to
solicit business. There is NO charge for my help, nor do I have anythin
to sell...and my advice is free.

However, both my publisher and I would appreciate it if you check out
the link in my signature.

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Peggie
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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"
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