The anti-siphon valve on the vented loop is usually not routed anywhere. It 
just sits on the top of the loop. 

It’s different from the tank vent. 

Dennis C.

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> On May 24, 2019, at 8:31 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Interesting, I will have a look at mine. Yours is vented outside the hull, 
> right? Mine has a hose, which I assume is connected to the holding tank vent 
> line, and then to the outside vent below the toerail.
> --
> Shawn Wright
> shawngwri...@gmail.com
> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35
> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto
> 
> 
>> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 12:10 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List 
>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>> I started smelling a little head odor recently.  I quickly traced it to the 
>> "duck bill" valve on top of the vented loop on the discharge hose.  Like 
>> joker valves, these often overlooked valves can get scaled up and leak.
>> 
>> To confirm, I dried the top of the valve cap assembly, gave the head a few 
>> hard pumps on wet flush and checked it.  Sure enough, the top was wet.  Over 
>> time, this small amount of black water leaking into the boat will result in 
>> an odor.
>> 
>> Depending on the manufacturer of the vented loop, replacing the duck bill is 
>> usually easily done.  Mine is a Forespar MF-841.  readily available for 
>> about $12 on Amazon or eBay.  I've replaced it at least once in 20 years.
>> 
>> Hope this benefits the list.
>> 
>> Dennis C.
>> Touche' 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
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