Does anyone know the best way to introduce cleaning vinegar to a GM toilet and pump? I have freshwater flush toilets with solenoid valves mounted on the pumps and would like to clean them along with the lines. No problems, I just haven’t treated them in over a year and feel it is probably due.
I am concerned that simply pouring the cleaning solution into the bowl and flushing will just dilute it. BTW, I am using 30% vinegar.
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08-23-2019 10:26 AM #1Senior Member
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Another Galley Maid toilet question
Michael & Beth
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1986 model launched in August 1987
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
Turn off the intake. Then fill the bowl to the top with vinegar. Flush till almost empty. Reopen intake valve and do not use toilet for 24 hours. Don’t forget to reopen the intake!
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
Full strength on the vinegar.
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Robert Clarkson
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Charleston, SC
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08-23-2019 02:20 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
Turning off the intake is what I was trying to figure out: can I just pinch the supply hose while flushing?
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
63’ Cockpit Motor Yacht
1986 model launched in August 1987
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
No, Turn off the seacock.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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08-23-2019 04:15 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
There is no seacock on the freshwater system. I was just wondering if pinching off the supply hose with a vise-grip would damage it. I am thinking not since I don’t have to shut it off completely, just really slow the flow to keep from diluting the cleaning solution too much.
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
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1986 model launched in August 1987
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08-23-2019 04:19 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
63’ Cockpit Motor Yacht
1986 model launched in August 1987
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Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
Sori thought you pulled from raw water. I’m in fresh water so I just shut off the seacock. Not sure if pinching will cut off the water but try and report back to us. I agree with Robert on cheap vinegar.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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08-23-2019 08:54 PM #10
Re: Another Galley Maid toilet question
So... all this talk of keeping the air vent clean on back of Galley Maid made me go and break a perfectly good head. I pulled off the hose and the barb on the elbow came with it. My question is Can I get a new elbow with the barb or do I have to drill out an elbow and tap for a new barb?