Thursday, October 20, 2016

Basics About Marine Toilet Odor Control

By Greg Haus


Most of the modern lavatories today are easy to clean and maintain. However, if regular cleaning and maintenance of these important facilities are not done then the common results are bad odor and accumulation of dirt. Yacht toilet odor control is thus important in keeping the lavatories clean and smelling fresh all through. Here are some tips to achieve this.

Often this type of lavatories does not stink but if they do then the source of that stench is often the discharge hose. To confirm whether it is the actual source, find a clean cloth and dampen it a little. You then rub the cloth over the discharge hose and smell it. If the cloth has a bad stench, then replacing the hose with a new more efficient one is the only option as the old one has become permeable.

Leaking connections can also be a source of the bad smell. The process using a clean damp cloth is repeated to confirm that the connections are leading to the bad smell. Often around the piston rod seal is the main area affected by bad smells due to poor connections. At times tightening the seal can help reduce the stench but a times replacement of the seal is the only option.

Another cause of the bad smell may be accumulated grass and other marine life whether dead or alive under the rim bowl or the water passage. These organisms need to be filtered from the water if the bad smell is to be reduced. To filter the water, strainers are installed inside the intake lines to help remove these particles and organisms.

The anti-siphon valve in the discharge lines can also be the cause of the bad odors. The valve vents should thus be properly installed outside the cabin area so as to avoid the bad smells at your home due to the valves. For situations in which the main cause of the bad smells is not identified, the main action used to handle the issue is an overhaul of the whole system.

A common mistake is flushing the head using salt water as it leads to scale deposits on the discharge channels and hoses of the system. This in turn results in a blockage of the system or leaking back of water from the discharge line into the bowl especially when the deposits are on the valves. Using white vinegar in flushing once a month will help reduce the number of accumulated deposits.

Acids can also be used to clear the calcium scales. The use of acid to clear the accumulates can be repeated over and over again till you are certain that the calcium scales are cleared completely as it does not affect the surface. Furthermore, to ensure that the pump walls are lubricated, and the leather parts and internal rubber are supple, you can use s dose of oil together with the vinegar flush on a monthly basis.

It may not be easy to ensure that your lavatory does not produce bad smells but by following the above guidelines, you can have a fresh and clean lavatory. Regularly cleaning and conducting the above processes will help ensure that this is achieved. For problems that you cannot solve on your own, it is advisable that you get an expert to solve it for you.




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