On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 19:09:07 -0400, TB wrote:

Nothing fancy, just a switched bare bulb.

You may find that a white LED (the kind that replaces a bayonet-mount
12 v incandescent) works just as well at a fraction of the amp draw
and an uptick in ruggedness.

This may be of interest if like me your holding tank is nearly as
distant from the batteries as the bow running lights, which I may
switch this year to ganged LEDs for this reason.

R.

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message ...
Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:

I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,
good
tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message
...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non are
suitable.
Tony

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message ...
Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:

I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,
good
tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message
...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non are
suitable.
Tony

It was Anna that i spoke to she told me that they carry only one marine
holding tank #8145 @$85this is not shown on their site, they carry lots
of other tanks. I will call her again and confirm this. I just passed
the place on my way home from work!

Scott Vernon wrote:

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message ...

Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:


I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,

good

tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message

...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non are
suitable.
Tony

It was Anna that i spoke to she told me that they carry only one marine
holding tank #8145 @$85this is not shown on their site, they carry lots
of other tanks. I will call her again and confirm this. I just passed
the place on my way home from work!

Scott Vernon wrote:

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message ...

Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:


I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,

good

tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message

...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non are
suitable.
Tony

Scott, I just spoke to Anna
Niether of us is lying, they do supply molded tanks. They no longer supply
marine holding tanks, but if I pay upwards of$2000 to make a mold then
they will make me one.

TB wrote:

It was Anna that i spoke to she told me that they carry only one marine
holding tank #8145 @$85this is not shown on their site, they carry lots
of other tanks. I will call her again and confirm this. I just passed
the place on my way home from work!

Scott Vernon wrote:

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you
know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message
...

Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:


I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,

good

tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message

...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but
non are
suitable.
Tony

Scott, I just spoke to Anna
Niether of us is lying, they do supply molded tanks. They no longer supply
marine holding tanks, but if I pay upwards of$2000 to make a mold then
they will make me one.

TB wrote:

It was Anna that i spoke to she told me that they carry only one marine
holding tank #8145 @$85this is not shown on their site, they carry lots
of other tanks. I will call her again and confirm this. I just passed
the place on my way home from work!

Scott Vernon wrote:

I showed my friend your post. He e-mailed them;

Sent: April 11, 2004 7:35 PM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry


I recently heard that you are no longer supplying molded tanks. Is that
true?

I bought one of your tanks last year for my 1984 Express 30. Shirlon was
the original manufacturer. I am quite happy with the tank.



Here's their response;

From: Anna Carrieri ]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:50 AM
To:
Subject: Shirlon Customer Service Web Inquiry



XXXXX,


I have no idea who would have told you that we don't carry molded tanks.
Please let me know which tank you are looking for and I will let you
know if
we still carry that tank or not



Thanks

Anna



Someone lying?




"TB" wrote in message
...

Yes, they show them on their site but no longer sell them. I called them
last week.

Scott Vernon wrote:


I assume you meant Shirlon? My buddy got one from them, good price ,

good

tank.

http://www.shirlonplastics.com/RVCatalog.pdf


--
Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"TB" wrote in message

...

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but
non are
suitable.
Tony

TB

My tank was not moulded. It is a straight forward rectangular tank. The
pieces were cut from sheets and plastic welded to form the tank. I't been
in the boat for 5 seasons now without a problem.

Matt

"TB" wrote in message ...
The local supplier said that it it is to expensive to make the moulds,
they must use a different tecnique. it is possible that they could
modify one of the ronco ones though.


Matt Koch wrote:

Another option is too find a local Plastics manufacturer and have one
made
to measure. Its' not as expensive as you may think and you get to
specify
material, wall thickness and he location of the fittings.

I did a 35 gallon tank, about 5 years agi in Montreal for about the
price of
what it would have cost to order a similar tank from West maring
complete
with a "fitting relocation kit".

We used 3/8th polyethylene to build the tank. I simply faxed them a
fairly
crude drawing of what I wanted.

Let me know if you need more info.

Matt

"Peggie Hall" wrote in message
...

TB wrote:

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non
are
suitable.

Ronco Plastics (http://www.ronco-plastics.com) in California is your
best source...and since you're close to the border, I suggest you rent a
Mailboxes Etc (or one of the many similar businesses) address in the
closest location to you on the US side of the border--not just for the
tank, but for everything else you'd order from US marine suppliers. You
could even share it with friends and take turns coming over to pick up
shipments.

It's not illegal as long as you declare it when you cross back into
Canada and pay any duty (doubtful there'd be any)...those "mailboxes"
are very inexpensive, having stuff sent to one will save you a fortune
in UPS "international" shipping charges and "customs brokerage fees." In
the unlikely event there would be any duty, you'd have to pay that
whether it's shipped to a Canadian address or you bring it over...so
there's no gain or loss there.

Now is an especially good time to buy from US suppliers too...'cuz the
rate of exchange is the lowest it's been since I can remember.

--
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/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detai...=400&group=327

TB

My tank was not moulded. It is a straight forward rectangular tank. The
pieces were cut from sheets and plastic welded to form the tank. I't been
in the boat for 5 seasons now without a problem.

Matt

"TB" wrote in message ...
The local supplier said that it it is to expensive to make the moulds,
they must use a different tecnique. it is possible that they could
modify one of the ronco ones though.


Matt Koch wrote:

Another option is too find a local Plastics manufacturer and have one
made
to measure. Its' not as expensive as you may think and you get to
specify
material, wall thickness and he location of the fittings.

I did a 35 gallon tank, about 5 years agi in Montreal for about the
price of
what it would have cost to order a similar tank from West maring
complete
with a "fitting relocation kit".

We used 3/8th polyethylene to build the tank. I simply faxed them a
fairly
crude drawing of what I wanted.

Let me know if you need more info.

Matt

"Peggie Hall" wrote in message
...

TB wrote:

Anyone know of a supplier of good holding tanks prefferably in the
Toronto area. I just deliberated over which tank to purchase from the
website if Sherlon plastics in Cambridge only to find that they no
longer supply them. HMP Toronto have them in their catalogue but non
are
suitable.

Ronco Plastics (http://www.ronco-plastics.com) in California is your
best source...and since you're close to the border, I suggest you rent a
Mailboxes Etc (or one of the many similar businesses) address in the
closest location to you on the US side of the border--not just for the
tank, but for everything else you'd order from US marine suppliers. You
could even share it with friends and take turns coming over to pick up
shipments.

It's not illegal as long as you declare it when you cross back into
Canada and pay any duty (doubtful there'd be any)...those "mailboxes"
are very inexpensive, having stuff sent to one will save you a fortune
in UPS "international" shipping charges and "customs brokerage fees." In
the unlikely event there would be any duty, you'd have to pay that
whether it's shipped to a Canadian address or you bring it over...so
there's no gain or loss there.

Now is an especially good time to buy from US suppliers too...'cuz the
rate of exchange is the lowest it's been since I can remember.

--
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/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detai...=400&group=327

Ronco made mine with two dip tubes, one for the deck pumpout and the other
for the diapharagm pump, so I don't need a Y valve. Very happy with their
tank and fittings. All were installed on the top of the tank.

--


Keith
__
Get forgiveness now -- tomorrow you may no longer feel guilty.
"Peggie Hall" wrote in message
...
TB wrote:
I checked the ronco site and they have a tank the size I need but they
do not appear to have the option of a top discharge, that is with an
internal pipe from a top fitting to the bottom of the tank. I don't like
the idea of a bottom discharge.

They'll install any fittings you specify, in any location you specify,
including a discharge on the top with a pickup tube inside to the bottom.

If the tank is going in a sailboat, I recommend that you put ALL the
fittings ON the top, with both the vent and the inlet from the toilet
away from the hull, toward the centerline of the boat. That will prevent
waste in the tank from flowing into the vent line and the head discharge
hose when you're heeled, no matter which tack you're on.

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/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html