CAL 39 MkIII 1984 Refrigerator Drain

[Papakina]

I can't find the end of the fridge drain hose. It is said to drain to the bilge which I would like to change. It is plugged and won't plunge or ream out. Any suggestions?

[Cheechako]

is there a hose or just a fridge exit fitting?

[Papakina]

I can't see under fridge but I assume there is a hose attached to the fitting. I did manage to slide about 12' of wire into it before it wouldn't go any further. I then looked around in the bilge to see if I could see the end of it.

[Azul]

Mine (Cal 34) comes out and tees into the galley line under the sink, try tracing that line to see if yours does, there may be a shutoff valve at the connection which could make it seem clogged. You are probably looking at a lot of ancient insulation foam obscuring the line? Have you tried pouring some hot water through to relieve a clog? This with some pressure from a plumber's helper works pretty well on any clogged drain. Also if you try this don't melt your plumber's helper like my ex once did.

[Papakina]

Thanks for suggestions. Just checked - there is no T connection to the galley sink drain. I have plunged with plunger repeatedly.

[Cheechako]

There may be a loop in the drain hose to avoid warm air entering in the ice box?