My boat is odor free, but I want to keep it that way.
Have ordered the AquaChem. I have experience with that in the porta potty space and like it.
I am also finding gallons of OdorGone on board. Wonder if PO sent that down the toilet. Any reason not to use it for that?
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09-08-2020 10:46 AM #11
Re: Head Hose smell
1978 53' Motor Yacht "LADY KAY V"
Hull number 524
Chesapeake Bay
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Re: Head Hose smell
Up until last winter we had the original lines and GM heads on board our 1973 53MY. When arriving at the boat, the first flush almost caused me to throw-up. After the new heads and lines were installed, we have not had a wiff of odor coming from the heads.
I remember our Marina staff talking about how their entire work building smelled horrible until they finally put the old GM Heads and lines outside.
Converting to the Vacu-Flush system may have been one of the best upgrades that I have made. Plus I really like these new heads that sit higher.
MarcusBeach House-Hull#421
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09-08-2020 03:16 PM #14
Re: Head Hose smell
The new style sanitation hose is way better than the balck hose Hatteras used in the 70's and 80's. It makes a big difference changing them out. The #1 rule on SCUSI is no #2 though not everyone follows the rules (including me). At our marina the bathrooms are very close so I ask everyone to use them for #2 whenever possible.
I 2nd the Aqua Chem use. Each weekend when I leave I add a squirt to each bowl and flush so it sits in the hose and bowl and eventually gets to the holding tank.SCUSI
1981 55C
Hull #: 328
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Re: Head Hose smell
Every Walmart stocks AquaChem so when in a pinch, its never too far away. They also stock the Campa-Chem brand which is the same stuff made by the same company(Thetford) just in another label. I buy whatever one is cheaper as I think they are the exact same stuff.
Last edited by SKYCHENEY; 09-08-2020 at 04:25 PM.
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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09-28-2020 09:09 AM #16
Re: Head Hose smell
Robert, I can't thank you enough. After a couple of weeks of using the Aqua-Chem the hose smell is completely gone!
John Novotny
1979 53 MY "Serenity" #567
Baltimore, MD
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09-28-2020 09:12 AM #17
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09-28-2020 09:51 AM #19
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09-28-2020 10:44 AM #20
Re: Head Hose smell
We not only do both on Benedetto but we use all three, not at the same time. Although the restaurant at our marina serves food that makes it possible. I use and empty ketchup squirt bottle with diluted Aquakem after each flush. Thank you Robert!
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale