[Sentoa] Macerator joker valves

[Jim Waskowich]

Sounds like good advice.  The only problem I've ever experienced with the duckbills is from operating the pump with the valve closed.  Turns 'em inside out in a heartbeat!  After opening the valve, they would not pop back into shape, but it was pretty easy to remove the fittings and straighten them out.  I suppose there's a possibility this might happen from a clogged/blocked vent as well.

Jim Waskowich
Grand Adventure
NT37-142


--- On Tue, 6/30/09, tugs4me at comcast.net <tugs4me at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: tugs4me at comcast.net <tugs4me at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Sentoa] Macerator joker valves
> To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" <sentoa at lists.samurai.com>
> Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 3:04 AM
> #yiv73496501 p
> {margin:0;}Harry,
> 
> Are you using the special TP recommended by
> SeaLand/Vac-U-Flush?  Charmin and other heavy, soft
> paper will plug the macerator.  In fact SeaLand notes
> Charmin as a specific NoNo.  If the duckbills are not
> deformed or split they should be OK.  SeaLand's
> special paper is available at West Marine and is quite
> expensive compared to Costco prices for Charmin but it's
> worth it to eliminate the hassle.
> 
> Also, resist the urge to put a little detergent in the
> holding tank to assist in keeping it clean.  It will
> foam and cause the macerator to malfunction.
> 
> Hope all's well with you and Pat.
> 
> Jim Moore
> RILEY, 37085