[C320-list] Fridge Drain Blocked

[John Frost]

You are not alone Jeff. Since I definitely have a case of CRS, I have just
labeled my Y valve so I could easily tell which way is which. I used one of
those label makers that prints on tape and it looks professional. While I
was at it, I labeled most every hose and valve that is visible when you open
a hatch or lift a floorboard. Same for batteries, tanks, running rigging,
sheet stoppers etc. Since it is a new boat, I felt I needed to get down and
trace the lines anyway to make sure all was well. Now if something goes
wrong in a pinch, repairs should be a little more obvious.

John Frost
2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
Lake Guntesville, AL

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 7:43 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fridge Drain Blocked

Bruce,

  Having not followed this thread very closely, I'll ask a somewhat
(possibly) obvious questions.

Are you sure that:  
1) The Y-Valve under the head sink is in the proper position
2) The filter on the sump pump is not clogged from the shower or fridge
contents
3) The correct thru-hull is open

I always seem to have to open the thru-hull, run the pump, flip the y-valve
back and forth a couple times to get it to prime.   (Mostly because I never
seem to remember which is the shower sump and which is the fridge drain
position.)

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Stanley
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 1:58 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fridge Drain Blocked

Thanks All
problem still exists ... NOT a 'smelly' problem ... so I will live with it.
BTW I did try a smaller size hose down the inside of the blocked hose ...and
I huffed and puffed ...splash back in my face ;( ... reminiscence of sucking
gas out of the tank!!

thanks for your input

BruceS #1084
Sydney

On Jan 20, 2008 9:26 AM, David Gleason <djgleason1 at juno.com> wrote:

> I would suggest use of a wet/dry vac to see if you can suck it out.  This
> is preferable to forcing something into the tube which may only push the
> blockage further into the line.
>
> Dave Gleason
> Proud Mary, #150
>
> On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:44:15 +0000 hcreech at comcast.net writes:
> > Bruce,
> > My drain was blocked as well, turned out to be one of the plastic
> > caps I had placed on the ends of the stupid racks that fall all the
> > time.  I tried a wire hanger, I know, "No wire hangers, ever!" It
> > didn't budge it.  I then got the smallest plumbers snake at the
> > hardware store I could find.  I ran the snake from the bilge, where
> > the frig drains up to the drain hole and it popped it right out.
> > On a secondary note, I replaced the plastic caps with tubing that
> > someone on the list suggested, worked great.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Herb Creech
> > Cloud Chaser #606
> >  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: "Bruce Stanley" <brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
> > > Fridge Drain Blocked
> > > something is stuck in the Drain Line!
> > >
> > > The Shower Drain and Pump (including Filtre) are also part of this
> > plumbing
> > > line.
> > > They function perfectly.
> > >
> > > Probing suggests the blockage is in the line very near the
> > fridge.
> > > Question is can one get to the end of the hose which is near
> > > the fridge?
> > > Has anyone found a way to disconnect the drain line there?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any helpful comments
> > >
> > > Bruce Stanley C320 #1084
> > > Sydney Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>