Re: holding tank copper tube SM
amelliahona <no_reply@...>
7 July 2006
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Mike: I am a little confused about where this blockage is. Is it in the pipe that comes out the bottom of the holding tank to the through hull? Is it in the hose that enters the top of the holding tank that comes from the toilet? Is it in the stem pipe that runs from the deck pump out fitting to the bottom of the holding tank? I couldn't make out from you description which pipe was involved. Perhaps your holding tank is different that my hull # 335 holding tank. At any rate, I use white vinegar (weak acetic acid) to dissolve salt deposits. I flush some vinegar through my toilets (letting it sit in the bowl, valves etc for 5 to 10 minutes) about once a week. I do this so that it can sit in an empty holding tank with the through hull valve closed so that it can dissolve the salt on the valve. So far so good. I was taught this trick by the Orange Coast College Offshore Sailing program. Sounds like your problem might take repetative treatments but i will venture a guess that this will help. Regards, Gary
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