I have what I think is overkill on my holding tank pumpout setup but I
want to check to see if anyone has experience saying it's a good idea.

The holding tank has three pumpout lines. One to the deck for the
shore-based vacuum pumpout, one to an electric macerator pump, and a
third that goes to the manual bilge pump via a y-valve. The manual
bilge pump can be directed to pump from the bilge or from the holding
tank.

I had a small leak in the third pumpout line where it connects to the
y-valve. Rather than trouble-shoot why sewage is in that line, I'm
inclined to simply remove it. I hate to see the manual bilge pump
complicated with y-valves, it would take some extraordinary
circumstances to make me want to run sewage through bilge pump lines
that aren't designed for it, and I can carry a spare macerator pump.

Has anyone been in circumstances where they found this setup valuable,
or where they wished they had this setup?

Dick Locke wrote:
I have what I think is overkill on my holding tank pumpout setup but I
want to check to see if anyone has experience saying it's a good idea.

The holding tank has three pumpout lines. One to the deck for the
shore-based vacuum pumpout, one to an electric macerator pump, and a
third that goes to the manual bilge pump via a y-valve.

I agree...that's overkill.

The manual
bilge pump can be directed to pump from the bilge or from the holding
tank.

I had a small leak in the third pumpout line where it connects to the
y-valve. Rather than trouble-shoot why sewage is in that line, I'm
inclined to simply remove it.

That's what I'd recommend.

--
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://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

Dick Locke wrote:
I have what I think is overkill on my holding tank pumpout setup but I
want to check to see if anyone has experience saying it's a good idea.

The holding tank has three pumpout lines. One to the deck for the
shore-based vacuum pumpout, one to an electric macerator pump, and a
third that goes to the manual bilge pump via a y-valve.

I agree...that's overkill.

The manual
bilge pump can be directed to pump from the bilge or from the holding
tank.

I had a small leak in the third pumpout line where it connects to the
y-valve. Rather than trouble-shoot why sewage is in that line, I'm
inclined to simply remove it.

That's what I'd recommend.

--
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

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:06:18 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:

Dick Locke wrote:
I have what I think is overkill on my holding tank pumpout setup but I
want to check to see if anyone has experience saying it's a good idea.

The holding tank has three pumpout lines. One to the deck for the
shore-based vacuum pumpout, one to an electric macerator pump, and a
third that goes to the manual bilge pump via a y-valve.

I agree...that's overkill.

Thanks. I was hoping you'd answer.

Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:06:18 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:

Dick Locke wrote:
I have what I think is overkill on my holding tank pumpout setup but I
want to check to see if anyone has experience saying it's a good idea.

The holding tank has three pumpout lines. One to the deck for the
shore-based vacuum pumpout, one to an electric macerator pump, and a
third that goes to the manual bilge pump via a y-valve.

I agree...that's overkill.

Thanks. I was hoping you'd answer.

Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

Dick Locke wrote:
Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

It would, but you'd need at least couple of gallons to accomplish
anything in that large an area, which would make the cost prohibitive.
If it turns out there was a spill, get back to me BEFORE you use
anything to get rid of it...I'll give you an affordable cure.

--
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

Dick Locke wrote:
Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

It would, but you'd need at least couple of gallons to accomplish
anything in that large an area, which would make the cost prohibitive.
If it turns out there was a spill, get back to me BEFORE you use
anything to get rid of it...I'll give you an affordable cure.

--
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

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:45:52 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:

Dick Locke wrote:
Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

It would, but you'd need at least couple of gallons to accomplish
anything in that large an area, which would make the cost prohibitive.
If it turns out there was a spill, get back to me BEFORE you use
anything to get rid of it...I'll give you an affordable cure.

OK, I'll ask for the cure now. We do have your book but my wife hid it
someplace....

Probably no more than a few ounces escaped. I'm going to assume some
got through a limber hole and into the bilge itself.

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:45:52 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:

Dick Locke wrote:
Would C.P. be useful in the bilge in case any stuff got into it?

It would, but you'd need at least couple of gallons to accomplish
anything in that large an area, which would make the cost prohibitive.
If it turns out there was a spill, get back to me BEFORE you use
anything to get rid of it...I'll give you an affordable cure.

OK, I'll ask for the cure now. We do have your book but my wife hid it
someplace....

Probably no more than a few ounces escaped. I'm going to assume some
got through a limber hole and into the bilge itself.

Dick Locke wrote:
OK, I'll ask for the cure now. We do have your book but my wife hid it
someplace....

Probably no more than a few ounces escaped. I'm going to assume some
got through a limber hole and into the bilge itself.

It's in my book:

Buy some Raritan K.O. holding tank treatment...it's a live bacteria
product that "eats" odor-producing spores (similar products are
available at pet supply stores to get rid pet odor accidents, but
they’re diluted and considerably more expensive). Clean the spill area
with detergent and water, but don't use bleach, Lysol or any other
"antibacterial" product. When the area is dry (no more than barely
damp), put some K.O. in a trigger sprayer or pump-up garden spray bottle
and liberally saturate the area with it. Don't rinse...let it dry,
leaving that area open so that plenty of fresh air can circulate for 24
hours. That will get rid of the odor permanently. If you still have odor
after you’ve closed everything up again, you missed a spot.

Spraying with K.O. also works to get rid of musty odors in lockers,
cushions, life jackets etc. Put anything loose out the sun to dry.

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