Hadn't though about doing it in the cold. Good idea. Maybe I'll use a respirator, too!
Has anyone got thoughts on how to avoid fragrant whiffs for the vent whenever someone uses the head? Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com>wrote: > I changed my hoses when it was cold out. Smell is less .. impacting .. > when it's cold. But it's harder to get the hoses off. They'll be hard to > remove in any case. If I was doing it over again I'de use one of those > multi-tools to put a slit in the hose end and replace the fitting if it got > damaged. Would save a lot of frustration. > > Have those big heavy duty contractor grade garbage bags on hand. They'll > contain anything.... > > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > > On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Please do share. I'm replacing smelly hoses this year. >> Andy >> Peregrine >> C&C 40 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM, djhaug...@juno.com >> <djhaug...@juno.com>wrote: >> >>> Okay, >>> >>> So, I sent Peggie Hall a private message on "Cruisers Forum" and she >>> wrote back saying she would be happy to help me design a solid system for >>> my boat. I have a phone call scheduled with her this evening! That is >>> pretty amazing that she is so willing to help a complete stranger. She >>> said she would prefer a phone call because she could transfer more >>> information in 45 minutes to an hour conversation than loads of back and >>> fourth emails. >>> >>> I'll share whatever info I get if you all are interested. >>> >>> Danny, >>> Lolita >>> 1973 Viking 33 >>> Westport Point, MA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Original Message ---------- >>> From: "j...@svpaws.net" <j...@svpaws.net> >>> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system. >>> Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:35:52 -0400 >>> >>> Ah.... Are you sure about the lectrasan? You seem to be implying that >>> their use is legal in a no discharge zone? >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Oct 23, 2013, at 4:27 PM, "Rick Brass" <rickbr...@earthlink.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> * Did an offshore passage in a boat with a composting head, and >>> heartily recommend the concept. The only downside I found to the >>> installation I experienced was the need to climb up onto the head – this >>> one was pretty tall.* >>> >>> * * >>> >>> *I removed the holding tank on my 38 a few years ago and installed in >>> its place a Lectra-San, a 9 gallon tank, and a group 24 deep cycle battery >>> to power the Lectra-San and the windlass. In the past 4 years or so I’ve >>> never had to worry about a pumpout or overboard discharge – though I have >>> had to explain to a couple of Coasties and USCG Auxilliary folks what “No >>> Discharge” means and the CG rules for a type I MSD.* >>> >>> * * >>> >>> *Rick Brass* >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* CnC-List >>> [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] >>> *On Behalf Of *djhaug...@juno.com >>> >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7:00 AM >>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm not really sure what the banana would do... Lol >>> >>> >>> I have thought about the porta potty and then thought the composting >>> toilet would have been a better idea. I'm still not completely convinced >>> that it isn't. It is an easy install and for the amount of time we need >>> it, it may well be a good solution. However, it grossed out the admiral. >>> So, I'm on to this solution of a good holding tank design. >>> >>> T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network >>> >>> ----- Reply message ----- >>> From: "bobmor99 ." <bobmo...@gmail.com> >>> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Subject: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system. >>> Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2013 9:51 pm >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm mainly a daysailor who has so far avoided the poo issue. If I were >>> to forgo my very comfortable bed and spend a night aboard Ox, I would first >>> try to address the poo problem at the source - with bananas. Beyond that, >>> I'd go Porta Potti and deal with it. >>> >>> Bob M >>> >>> Ox 33-1 >>> >>> Jax, FL >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM, djhaug...@juno.com <djhaug...@juno.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Okay guys, >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm planning a new waste system. I'm going with the Raritan PHC head >>> and a new holding tank. I currently have a very old Jabsco head and a >>> bladder holding tank. I really don't like the bladder. It has worked okay >>> but, one day it will fail and it will be disgusting! I just want rid of >>> it... >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm looking for ideas on the design. i.e. Where to install the tank >>> and how to pipe it. I've been reading and I was thinking to try and >>> install about a 16-18 gallon tank, that conforms to the hull, behind the >>> head. However, after a closer look on Saturday, I'm not sure there is >>> enough room there. I was kind of hoping to install it there in order to >>> pipe up a gravity drain for when I'm in an area where that is possible. >>> This would also keep the hose runs very short and I could easily vent and >>> pipe the pump-out fitting in the side deck above. >>> >>> >>> >>> Of course that would have the need of piping up hill to get into the >>> tank and make it a bit harder to clear the waste from the hose with every >>> flush. Then I heard it might be better to have the waste run downhill to >>> the tank. That would create the need of pumping overboard if I were in an >>> area that allowed it and the need of another pump. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm not exactly sure how the pump-out system works when having it done >>> at a pump-out station. Is it a fitting that attaches to the deck fitting >>> and sucks it up the hose or, do they run a smaller hose down into the tank >>> and suck it directly out with their hose? >>> >>> >>> >>> Anyway, As always, any and all advice, insights and colorful comments >>> are appreciated! >>> >>> >>> >>> Danny >>> >>> Lolita >>> >>> 1973 Viking 33 >>> >>> Westport Point, MA >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Andrew Burton >> 61 W Narragansett Ave >> Newport, RI >> USA 02840 >> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ >> phone +401 965 5260 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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