[C320-list] Plasticky Smell From Head Area

[Chris Burti]

Your shower/reefer sump pump is located under the head
sink. Check for heat by hand or current with a
voltmeter when it is supposed to be off.

--- FSenft at aol.com wrote:

>  
> Hi All:
> We are experiencing an odd smell below deck in  our
> 3-year-old 320. Would 
> love some advice. 
> Hard to describe smells, but it is a plasticky/ 
> burning odor, almost like 
> fresh PVC. It seems to arrive from the head, but
> could  be from the aft closet 
> -- or anything nearby. It has been going on for over
> a  year and is strongest 
> when hatches have been shut for a while. Had 
> suggestions that could be battery 
> (no, replaced and oft filled) the head  treatment
> (no, several brands tried, 
> incl eco bleach) or engine (doubtful, wrong  smell).
>  
> Any suggestions would be great. Tough to  invite
> guests over with this going 
> on.
> Cheers,
> Jon
> 
> 


Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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