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.

Another source of the bad smell is a leaking connection. Checking the connections for any leak that results in bad smells is done in the same way through using a clean damp cloth. Often the connection that is mainly affected by leaks is the area around the piston rod seal. The seal can either be tightened or replaced completely to solve the problem.

Trapped marine life and grass may also cause the bad smell. The organisms are often trapped in the passage through which the flush water passes or under the rim bowl. Whether alive or dead, they will cause a bad smell. Installing a strainer in the intake line will help filter these organisms and other particles from the water thus removing the bad smell.

The bad smells can also be as a result of the ant siphon valve. Ensuring that it is properly installed will help make certain that the bad stench is avoided. Furthermore, you also need them installed as far from your house as possible. In cases that the actual cause of the stench is not identified, it is recommended that you contact an expert to carry out an overhaul of the system so as to identify and solve the problem.

Flushing the head with salt water should also be avoided as the salt water leads to accumulation of scale deposits on the hoses and discharge channels which with time allow the water to leak back into the bowl from the discharge line when they accumulate on the valves and also block the whole system. Monthly use of white vinegar can help control the problem.

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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