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22-03-2010, 12:01
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles,ca
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Standard Head Plumbing Seems Small
Is it just me or does it seem like the plumbing used for heads is really small. I forsee this as a problem because I routinely make large no. 2's that my home plumbing can barely handle. I can't imagine trying to pump a giant log through that tiny little hole in the head and then through 1.5 inch hose all around the boat. Thoughts anyone ? I know I can't be the only one capable of large movements. Thanks
-tavis
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22-03-2010, 13:27
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Fort Myers FL
Boat: Irwin 40
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Ok are you just really full of......well you know, or do your really want to know?
Fair winds
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22-03-2010, 13:40
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Live Iowa - Sail mostly Bahamas
Boat: Beneteau 32.5
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The difference is your home plumbing tries to swallow it whole relying only on gravity. where the marine head pump macerates it to a degree first and it is pumped, not just flowing with gravity.
The systems are more prone to clogs, etc. however. Enjoy.
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22-03-2010, 13:58
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Winter land based UK New Forest. Summer months away. Making the transition from sail to power this year - scary stuff.
Boat: Super Van Craft 1320 Power Yacht
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True
There are obviously some big a**holes and smaller ones. Sounds like from what you say you'll be in the first grouping, and if so not sure what advice we can give.
If you are one of the second group then accept my apologies and read the maceration response above.
Enjoy
JOHN
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22-03-2010, 14:03
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Boat: Newport 28 MKII
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never a dull moment here.
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22-03-2010, 14:29
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CLOD
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: being planted in Jacksonville Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dubhouse
Is it just me or does it seem like the plumbing used for heads is really small. I forsee this as a problem because I routinely make large no. 2's that my home plumbing can barely handle. I can't imagine trying to pump a giant log through that tiny little hole in the head and then through 1.5 inch hose all around the boat. Thoughts anyone ? I know I can't be the only one capable of large movements. Thanks
-tavis
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I acturally feel it is a fair question. I used to design sewer pumping stations and one of the requirement of the pumps was that it had to be able to pass a 3" diameter solid. So when I first got to a boat with a little 1.5" diameter hose I said sh*t that's not going to handle it. But it does mostly. If you don't think it's going to down, break that log up as that's less nasty than taking the system apart to clear it.
What a crappy thread!
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22-03-2010, 15:22
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,594
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Get a LAVAC...It will flush a tennis shoe...
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22-03-2010, 18:00
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Eternal Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: North of Baltimore
Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat
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Don't eat corn.....
Corn has been off the menu on any yacht I have been paid crew on.
I am not sh---ng you.
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22-03-2010, 18:04
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Yes, change your diet. It's easier than changing the marine industry.
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22-03-2010, 19:07
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
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Tavis,
In the event that the above advice is inadequate, consider one of those "blender-on-a-stick" units common in modern kitchens... apply when needed.
Just don't invite me over for frozen margaritas...
Jim
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22-03-2010, 19:57
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Cruising
Boat: Privilege 39 Catamaran, Exit Only
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It's not the poop that will plug it up. It's the paper that's the problem. The closer the paper resembles a paper towel, the bigger the problem. Low quality paper that disintegrates in water is the way to go.
If you get clogs, it will because of too much toilet paper or toilet paper that doesn't disintegrate.
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22-03-2010, 23:52
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running down a dream
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Florida
Boat: cape dory 30 MKII
Posts: 3,112
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maybe you are worried because you have a water saving toilet that can hardly flush a wad of toilet paper. i think maybe the marine head is actually better than the one i have in my house
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23-03-2010, 02:22
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gold Coast Australia
Boat: MARTZCRAFT 35 'JET LAG'
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My head starts with a small hose which then goes up a size all the way to the end. Like you I have wondered why it starts small.
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23-03-2010, 02:48
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hobart
Boat: Portobello - a Walter Knoop designed "DOVEN 30"
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My plumbing seems to have deterred me quite well :-)
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24-03-2010, 00:30
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles,ca
Boat: Piver Victress 40 - Windhook
Posts: 30
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Thanks for all the replies. To you doubters and jokers, it is a serious question.
I think i'll just have to keep a "chopper" handy.
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