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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2022, 04:29
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

Thanks heaps newhaul!! I contacted the authorities in New Cal and we are allowed to bring in coir. That was an extremely helpful suggestion!!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-06-2022, 03:12
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

Woah that's a scary looking thing! Not a bad idea though. I have a circular saw on board. Kind of a hassle taking the generator and tools to the beach but it's possible.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-06-2022, 16:45
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

There's some great ideas in these replies. Thank you very much everyone! I'm feeling less worried now. I might just buy a little trowel and collect a bucket full of whatever I can find. Leaves,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 19:12
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 18:46
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

Thanks for the replies. One problem is that our first destination is New Caledonia and they are very strict. I expect that any coir we have on board will be confiscated as a biological risk.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 18:20
Replies: 188
Views: 29,691
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Compost toilets

Hi

We're about to head off for a few years of cruising in very remote area. Solomon Island, Papua New Guinea etc. There's no hardware store selling coir peat.

Of course there's plenty of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-08-2013, 06:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Can I use 1" pipe to plumb head?

Thanks Psneeld. There's not much space so it should be easier if I can use 1" hose. The next problem is finding it. All the sanitation hose I've seen is 1 1/2". Same with the Y-valves etc. Anyway...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-08-2013, 06:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Can I use 1" pipe to plumb head?

Thanks for the reply. Maybe I didn't explain myself very well. I meant 1" hoses, not rigid pipes.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-08-2013, 21:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By KaptainKaos
Can I use 1" pipe to plumb head?

Hi

I want to upgrade my TMC manual toilet with an electric Raritan Sea Era conversion. I've noticed that the output on macerators is a 1" ID pipe. It this thing macerates the material then can I...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-03-2013, 05:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Marine Charts- Brisbane to East Timor

Hi

How old are the charts?
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-07-2012, 23:53
Replies: 11
For Sale: Natures Head
Views: 6,920
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Natures Head

Hi

I'm definitely interested. Would you be willing to ship to Australia?

Cheers
Mark

PS - Thanks for the additional comments S.V. Dancer :)
Forum: Classifieds Archive 16-07-2012, 03:41
Replies: 4
Views: 4,664
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Gyro Upgrade for Raymarine Autopilot

Hi

Do you know if this is suitable for an Autohelm Type 300? I've tried to research this but still a bit confused.

Cheers
Mark
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-07-2012, 23:46
Replies: 11
For Sale: Natures Head
Views: 6,920
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Natures Head

I'm looking for one of these but I'm in Australia so the shipping may be too expensive. Out of curiosity can you tell me why you are replacing it? It's a big decision to rip out our standard marine...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2012, 20:48
Replies: 31
Views: 8,810
Posted By KaptainKaos
Re: Wet Steel Punchings Ballast

Hi

I would like to thank everyone very much for all the excellent advice!!

I've contacted the designer Bruce Roberts and his agent in Australia has recommended that I fit some drain points at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-05-2012, 03:33
Replies: 31
Views: 8,810
Posted By KaptainKaos
Wet Steel Punchings Ballast

Alternative title: maybe I should have got a camper van?

Hi

My wife and I don't have much money and after 10 years of trying and saving we thought we were getting close to taking off cruising....
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