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Old 03-06-2012, 02:00 PM   #4
Larry M
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RE: sanitation hoses

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Slowboat 37 wrote:
Has anyone ever used a snake to clean out the salt build up inside hoses? I am replacing the aft head Y valve and can see about 1/2 to3/4 in build up inside the 1 1/2 in hose. The hose runs about 18/20 ft. to holding tank. I don't see it being a clean and mess free kind of job but easier than r/r with a new hose, or how about a chemical solution or just fresh water to disolve the crystals?
The snake won't work.* *Sorry.**

Have you checked to see if the you have odor break thru on the hose?* Take a paper towel section and rub it along the outside of the hose, particularly along the low spots.* Smell the paper towel.* If*has any*odor replace all the hose before proceeding.

Once you fixed the problem you need to maintain your system to prevent this from happening again.
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