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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-09-2018, 05:44
Replies: 46
Views: 9,440
Posted By peghall
Re: Holding Tank not draining

That "stuff" is a buildup of the animal fats in waste...it's what also clogs up tank senders. You can spend a lot of money for specialty products to remove it, but none of 'em work any better than a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-09-2018, 15:10
Replies: 46
Views: 9,440
Posted By peghall
Re: Holding Tank not draining

Booboo...
Ours blocks regularly and the same on our last boat. For us the problem happens if we try to empty it when its not full enough so there is not enough weight to make enough pressure.
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-09-2018, 14:58
Replies: 46
Views: 9,440
Posted By peghall
Re: Holding Tank not draining

Mike, his system is a bit different from the norm, but not unusual. The tank is installed entirely above the waterline with the discharge fitting IN the bottom of the tank. Dumping at sea only...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-09-2018, 11:58
Replies: 46
Views: 9,440
Posted By peghall
Re: Holding Tank not draining

Unfortunately due to the 90º bend at the seacock there's no way a 1" diameter pole is going up there.

I had 2nd thoughts about the broom handle after I posted...and wished I suggested a long...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-09-2018, 08:52
Replies: 46
Views: 9,440
Posted By peghall
Re: Holding Tank not draining

From your description, I'm guessing that your tank is entirely above the waterline and so it gravity drains through a fitting IN the bottom of the tank. If so, you've just learned the hard way that...
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