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Replacing Head Lines
I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste
lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
Sure, use leaky hose so your boat stinks. Brilliant. If you really want to
save money, just let it flow right into the bilge. I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
Rob:
The key in marine holding tank lines is flexibility and PVC is mean for land side projects where things move less. Don't go cheap on this one! BTW: Disregard the chump and his "smart" answer earlier. Seems all NG's have one or two of 'em. :-) Dan "Rob" wrote in message om... I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
If your holding tank is in the bow, why is the pumpout in the stern?
"Rob" wrote in message om... I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
Yah, what about that Rob? Why pump the nastiness the full length of your
boat anyway? I have to tell you about a chat I had with Larry and Linn Pardey a few weeks ago. We were at the Wooden Boat festival in Port Townsend, Washington. The Pardeys are REAL role models for my mate and I. They have lived on a gorgeous home built 28 foot wooden cutter for the last 17 years while they have casually circumnavigated the globe. We had the privilege of going aboard this stunning "liveaboard" for a look see. Guess what? NO HEAD. Larry believes that the two most frequent causes of vessel loss are the engine and the head. He has neither and doesn't seem to miss 'em. He has a very elegant porta-potty arrangement that works just fine. My holding tank has the stinks again and I'm debating on whether to replace the hoses and tank next year or just mimic the masters. Dan Bessmer www.courselinepc.com "Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ... If your holding tank is in the bow, why is the pumpout in the stern? "Rob" wrote in message om... I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines; Very Revealing!
Hmmm.... I don't have indoor plumbing in my home now, and haven't had it
for 12 years, I find this revelation quite intriguing, and worth my consideration as I move from land-based to boat-based habits. How does this porta-potty setup fly with various port authorities? I'm also fascinated with exclusive use of sails as per circa 1860 (or so), having had considerable experience with motors and their funny little surprises. I've been told to search out the Pardey's writing; seems I have additional incentive now. Thanks, Dan. Padeen "DB" wrote in message ... Yah, what about that Rob? Why pump the nastiness the full length of your boat anyway? I have to tell you about a chat I had with Larry and Linn Pardey a few weeks ago. We were at the Wooden Boat festival in Port Townsend, Washington. The Pardeys are REAL role models for my mate and I. They have lived on a gorgeous home built 28 foot wooden cutter for the last 17 years while they have casually circumnavigated the globe. We had the privilege of going aboard this stunning "liveaboard" for a look see. Guess what? NO HEAD. Larry believes that the two most frequent causes of vessel loss are the engine and the head. He has neither and doesn't seem to miss 'em. He has a very elegant porta-potty arrangement that works just fine. My holding tank has the stinks again and I'm debating on whether to replace the hoses and tank next year or just mimic the masters. Dan Bessmer www.courselinepc.com "Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ... If your holding tank is in the bow, why is the pumpout in the stern? "Rob" wrote in message om... I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
Thanks for the replies- The pump-out fitting is located towards the
stern next to the diesel fill- Don't ask...it came that way and it makes no sense. I hate drilling new holes in the deck so I plan on leaving it back there. Rob "DB" wrote in message ... Yah, what about that Rob? Why pump the nastiness the full length of your boat anyway? I have to tell you about a chat I had with Larry and Linn Pardey a few weeks ago. We were at the Wooden Boat festival in Port Townsend, Washington. The Pardeys are REAL role models for my mate and I. They have lived on a gorgeous home built 28 foot wooden cutter for the last 17 years while they have casually circumnavigated the globe. We had the privilege of going aboard this stunning "liveaboard" for a look see. Guess what? NO HEAD. Larry believes that the two most frequent causes of vessel loss are the engine and the head. He has neither and doesn't seem to miss 'em. He has a very elegant porta-potty arrangement that works just fine. My holding tank has the stinks again and I'm debating on whether to replace the hoses and tank next year or just mimic the masters. Dan Bessmer www.courselinepc.com "Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ... If your holding tank is in the bow, why is the pumpout in the stern? "Rob" wrote in message om... I am about to take on the glorious task of replacing my Head waste lines and had a question- I realize I need to use the rather expensive odor-blocking hose for the head but is it possible or recommendable to use any PVC tubing in the mix? I was thinking of using it to run a straight line to the back of the boat where the waste-deck fitting is- using the odor-hose the attach the PVC to the deck fitting on one end & the Y valve on the other (my tank, macerator and head are located towards the bow of the boat). Another run of PVC would be to and from the holding tank (actually located in the bow)- again joined at each end with the flexible odor-hose. Also may use it to run the vent line. Any thoughts on using PVC with the odor hose to join/seal it in? |
Replacing Head Lines
On 15 Oct 2003 14:22:21 -0700, (Rob) wrote:
Thanks for the replies- The pump-out fitting is located towards the stern next to the diesel fill- Don't ask...it came that way and it makes no sense. I hate drilling new holes in the deck so I plan on leaving it back there. Boy, you'd hate to mix those up. |
Replacing Head Lines
Pockets of Resistance wrote in message . ..
On 15 Oct 2003 14:22:21 -0700, (Rob) wrote: Thanks for the replies- The pump-out fitting is located towards the stern next to the diesel fill- Don't ask...it came that way and it makes no sense. I hate drilling new holes in the deck so I plan on leaving it back there. Boy, you'd hate to mix those up. One day, I realized that I spent more time working on the head plumbing than on all other of my boat systems put together. The solution was obvious. I took everything out and replaced it with a porta-potti and have been free of problems since. Then I gave the head to one friend and the holding tank to another. They actually thought I did them a favor. |
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