I don't know anything about these systems, but did have a question that maybe you could provide an answer to.
I have read on other forums that people do not put their toilet paper in to their head after use. They said they place it in a plastic bag and dispose of in their regular trash. This is done because they don't want to clog up their system.
Is this a common practice with sailboats?
Thanks
Blair White
Pacific Beach, CA
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Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
I don't know if it's a common practice, but it is standard operating procedure on our boat. And I have taught this practice for years and have had students tell me that finally they have found an end to their head plumbing problems. Just keep a can of disposable wipes in the head so that when you wash your hands afterwards, you just lay the disposable wipe down over the top of the 'layers' in the wastebasket. No mess, no odor. It's a great way to reduce plumbing risk.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Larry,
thanks for the answer and movement of my post.
the first time i heard this i was a a little surprised, but understand the reasoning.
Blair White
Pacific Beach, CA
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
We use cheapo single ply TP and it goes down the head. It dissolves almost immediately. Haven't had a single head problem in 13 years. My wife uses regular TP and puts it in a container for later disposal.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
Stu,
I am with you on the light weight paper, WM sells a brand that disolves rapidly, moderation is the key.
Last week I took a coworker, his wife and 7 year old son out for the day, I had given the head lecture on departure. Several hours later I noted that the young lad was taking a lot of time in the head trying to flush. I asked if there was a problem, he opened the door and stated " it will not flush". I saw a pile of toilet paper up to the top of the rim of the head. I filled the bowl with water, flushed and it disappeared to my delight.
I have had as many problems with folks that do not eat enough roughage as I have with TP. I guess the answer is to feed them a roll of TP prior to boarding. It will either plug em up or loosen them up.
Cepheus dream
C36 MK I # 825
MK I Tech Editor No Mas
Beer is high in fiber as it's made with grain.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Blair...""movement" of my post"......?
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Chuck,
I originally had posted the question in the wrong location.
Blair White
Pacific Beach, CA
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
Blair,
You are OK, your question about TP can go in General or Technical, if the TP does not plug your head it is general, if it does it is technical.
Cepheus dream
C36 MK I # 825
MK I Tech Editor No Mas
[QUOTE=Steve Frost;11893]Blair,
You are OK, your question about TP can go in General or Technical, if the TP does not plug your head it is general, if it does it is technical.[/QUOTE]
:D Well said!
And If it's blocked and you need to [I][B]go[/B][/I], then it can go in the 'Racing' section! :D
S.V. Wind Star
Rob & Margie Kyles: Auckland ,New Zealand
Mk I Hull #105 1983 Std Rig, Std Keel