clynn
Senior Member
I'm at point on my new boat where is runs, steers, and generates. Now I'm on to the next issue, which is the smell. I know the sanitation system hasn't been touched in at least 10 years, so I'm about to learn how it all works.
It has a Purisan system with older Jabsco electric (37010) heads. I have the rebuild kit for one toilet as a trial run and I feel fairly confident that I can pull it, clean it real good, and replace all of the seals. If there is anything to watch out for, please let me know.
My main questions are:
1. We are on the Mississippi River...fresh water, but not exactly "fresh". I believe I've seen that you can convert your toilets to pull flush water from the water system, not from the lake/river. I'm sure it's possible, but how do you separate the fresh water system from the toilet...ie, prevent backflow? Does anyone else have a set up like this?
2. The hoses are disgusting. I've been reading about using PVC and I like that idea, but I'm sure it will be mix of PVC and hose. I looked at the existing hose and it doesn't have any writing on it. Without taking things apart and measuring, is there a way to know the size of the sanitation hose?
3. Any tricks on draining the hoses as much as possible before pulling them? I figured I could shut the water off, pour in fresh water to the bowl, then flush for a few minutes. After than, can I just flush (with water off) to run out the lines?
What else do I need to consider besides Vaseline on my upper lip?
It has a Purisan system with older Jabsco electric (37010) heads. I have the rebuild kit for one toilet as a trial run and I feel fairly confident that I can pull it, clean it real good, and replace all of the seals. If there is anything to watch out for, please let me know.
My main questions are:
1. We are on the Mississippi River...fresh water, but not exactly "fresh". I believe I've seen that you can convert your toilets to pull flush water from the water system, not from the lake/river. I'm sure it's possible, but how do you separate the fresh water system from the toilet...ie, prevent backflow? Does anyone else have a set up like this?
2. The hoses are disgusting. I've been reading about using PVC and I like that idea, but I'm sure it will be mix of PVC and hose. I looked at the existing hose and it doesn't have any writing on it. Without taking things apart and measuring, is there a way to know the size of the sanitation hose?
3. Any tricks on draining the hoses as much as possible before pulling them? I figured I could shut the water off, pour in fresh water to the bowl, then flush for a few minutes. After than, can I just flush (with water off) to run out the lines?
What else do I need to consider besides Vaseline on my upper lip?