Marine Sanitation
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- October 03, 2021
When assembling your boat's plumbing system, there are many different combinations of valves and fittings that can be used. If you're doing this type of work, it is important that you understand the various types of valves that are available, and that you also understand which combinations are right for each application or situation. Some combinations of fittings and valves are safer and more effective than others, and there are some combinations that should never be used. Read on to better understand how to put your boat's plumbing system together in the best way possible.
Types of Plumbing Valves and Fittings
We highly recommend plumbing fittings manufactured by Groco, who has been providing innovative, high-quality mechanical solutions since 1918. Groco offers a collection of plumbing valves and fittings for your boat that allows you to build a complete plumbing solution. Here's what they offer...
The FBV series of flanged seacock features a full-flow ball valve and a
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- May 10, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Jabsco 37041-0010 Marine Toilet Macerator Motor/Pump
This Jabsco marine toilet macerator motor/pump is the replacement motor and macerator assembly which fits the toilet for service replacement. Because it’s electrical and mechanical, it can be damaged through improper operation or from simple wear and tear.
The lifespan of this macerator pump could be just a few years if it were used constantly or could be decades, depending on use.
This macerator pump is actually an electric motor
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- April 19, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Raritan Crown Head Pump Assembly
This Raritan Crown Head parts assembly represents a complete assembly and fits the 1988 and newer Crown Head models. It’s similar to any marine macerator pump in that it’s a wear item on toilets. It’s easier to unbolt the existing pump and bolt a new one on.
The pump head is a plastic housing versus a metal, bronze or stainless housing, so the housing will wear.
There’s an impeller which can be replaced inside the head but, again, it’s so easy to
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- March 29, 2018
Our goal is to educate you about the purpose and function of many of the marine parts required to keep your boat running smoothly. Whether you're a veteran seaman or a novice, one thing you all know is that a boat comes equipped with hundreds of moving parts.
No one person can know everything there is to know about the proper functioning of every boat part. That's why we've tapped the collective wisdom of our long-time technical experts to share their knowledge and expertise.
What You Need to Know About the Raritan Purasan Treatment System
Purasan EX is a treatment system which allows the discharge of your black water into the river, lake or ocean you're boating in. It's like a small wastewater treatment plant on your boat. It uses enzymes and a chemical reaction to treat the black water.
On a boat, you have fresh water, grey water, and black water. Blackwater is sewage. Grey water is dishwater and/or sink water. Freshwater is your drinking water. In the RV market, there are grey water
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- March 18, 2018
The Sealand VacuFlush toilet system has been popular on boats worldwide for years. Different versions ranging from pedal-flush types to models resembling high-end household toilets are now available. With the various models and versions, though, basic repair and troubleshooting can sometimes be confusing. We always recommend obtaining specific model numbers when troubleshooting any issues with your VacuFlush system (or any system on your boat, for that matter). However, there are universal issues with VacuFlush systems that have basic solutions.
5 Sealand VacuFlush Toilet Part Fixes
Issue #1: Water Does Not Enter the Bowl
This is a fairly common issue that occurs mostly with panel-operated VacuFlush units. The cause of the problem is most likely electrical. The simple solution is that the toilet fuse or circuit breaker may have tripped. Turning off the power to the toilet for 60 seconds and then turning it back on can usually reset the breaker or fuse. In some cases, you may need to replace
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