Ping Peggie Hall
 

We have an older Lectra/San. It was working fine then all of a sudden
we had to double the salt added per flush. From less than 1/2-cup to
1-cup. I cleaned it twice with muratic acid. Once as per the manual,
then later with twice the concentration and leaving it twice the time.
Seemed to help some.

It seems this happened about the same time we started having a bunch
of oil. fuel and maybe chemical spills. We had one where it looked
like oil, clutch oil and diesel fuel making a rather thick covering on
the water. Someone threw a cigarette butt in the water and it
"sparkled" and hissed!!!!

If this could be the case, electordes coated with oil, is it okay to
pump some Joy through it. I'm thinking to pull the fuse for the
electrodes so the motors can stir things up. Of course a good flushing
before applying power to the electrodes.

Thanks in advance,

Rick
S/V Valkyrie

rick at morelr dot com



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Ping Peggie Hall
 

Rick Morel wrote:
We have an older Lectra/San. It was working fine then all of a sudden
we had to double the salt added per flush. From less than 1/2-cup to
1-cup.

You shouldn't ever have needed more than 2 tablespoons. Too much or twoo
little salt can damage the electrodes.

It seems this happened about the same time we started having a bunch
of oil. fuel and maybe chemical spills.

If this could be the case, electordes coated with oil, is it okay to
pump some Joy through it?

There are a couple of things going on here. Yours is an older L/S, and
electrode packs don't last forever...avg. about 6 years. So it may be
they're just worn out. The oil and chemicals in the water may or may not
be a factor...As long as any dishwashing liquid is used without running
the electrodes and completely rinsed, it shouldn't do any harm. However,
I'd think that two cleanings with muriatic acid would done enough, at
least temporarily, to reduce the amount of salt needed, so it's unlikely
that it'll solve your problem.

So I think you need to have a chat with Vic Willman at Raritan. He's the
tech services manager and has been there 36 years...the ONLY person at
Raritan to talk to 'cuz he's forgotten more about everything Raritan's
ever made than anyone else there has--or will--ever learn, plus he's a
super nice guy...he's my "guru" at Raritan. Give him call at
800-352-5630 x 6.

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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"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/boat_odors/

Ping Peggie Hall
 

Thanks Peggie. As always you come through with info that makes sense!

I think I'll just go ahead and order the electrode pack and gasket. Or
maybe bite the bullet and just get a new unit. I'll have to give that
some thought. It's working fine, other than the amount of salt, and I
did update the timer.

Thanks again.

Rick Morel
S/V Valkyrie
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Ping Peggie Hall
 

Thanks Peggie. As always you come through with info that makes sense!

I think I'll just go ahead and order the electrode pack and gasket. Or
maybe bite the bullet and just get a new unit. I'll have to give that
some thought. It's working fine, other than the amount of salt, and I
did update the timer.

Thanks again.

Rick Morel
S/V Valkyrie
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