T&T: Vacustink

[Brent Hodges]

> I think you nailed it.  I believe the guy who did the last pump out at
> my marina may have killed it by overfilling with water before pumping.
> It was about that time I started noticing the stank.  I think what's
> happening is that the vented air is just super fetid and it's coming in
> the windows and/or getting pulled into the AC intake.  No disrespect to
> Peggie, but I think I'll just replace the filter.(endsnip)

The key to a holding tank working like it should without odor is 
ventilation, ventilation, ventilation! There is no way for it to get any 
proper venting with a filter in the vent line. A vent filter is producing 
the very odors your buying it to stop!  I have installed several holding 
tanks with good venting, and never had a problem with odors. My current 
tank, installed several months ago, has 2 wide open 1 1/2" vents, (one on 
either side of the boat for good cross flow air movement) and has no odor 
problems. With the proper venting, there is no need to spend money on these 
treatments. Just money flushed away!

Brent Hodges
Friendship
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Seabrook Tx.