[C320-list] Holding tank filter

[Jeff Hare]

Hi all,

   For those with the rubber head hoses, take some clorox wipes and wipe down those hoses really well once in a while.  Thet makes a big difference in keeping away the bad head smell.   

-jeffH



-----Original Message-----
From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>

Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:05:55 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Holding tank filter


So everyone else has the problem with the smell?

My surveyor told me that the black rubber hose from the head to the tank is the cause. So its on my list to replace the black rubber hose with a white coated synthetic hose. 

Anyone else have this problem and remedy with the fix I mentioned?
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

-----Original Message-----
From: John Frost <john at frostnet.net>

Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:45:34 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Holding tank filter


No, so far we have not had any sign of an odor on my MKII. I don't  
know if they changed the vent locaton or if just being newish helps.

The tank monitor is really nice since it does both fresh water tanks  
as well as the holding tank. I have found I was refilling and pumping  
out way more than needed as a precaution.

Sent from my iPhone
John
2007 C320 MKII

On Jun 26, 2009, at 12:30 PM, "Jack McDonough"  
<mcdonough5 at verizon.net> wrote:

> John:
>
> Have you put a filter on your 320?
>
> I don't have a tank monitor but a few years ago I had a threaded  
> clear plastic inspection cap (about 5" diameter) installed at the  
> top of the tank. (I had a similar cap on my old Cape Dory 30.) The  
> cap allows me to check the level, and it gives me an option for  
> flushing with fresh water, etc.
>
> jack
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Frost" <john at frostnet.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 7:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Holding tank filter
>
>
>> I put one on my C270 and it did solve the problem nicely.   
>> Unfortunately, one occurance of trying to flush when the holding  
>> tank  was full forced "stuff" into it making it useless.
>> That is one reason I put a tank monitor on my 320. It is a blessing.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> John
>>
>> On Jun 26, 2009, at 9:04 AM, "Jack McDonough"  
>> <mcdonough5 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Has anyone found a way to install a filter on the vent hose of  
>>> the  320 holding tank? The filter stocked by West Marine and  
>>> Defender is  too large for the space. Seems to me it might be  
>>> necessary to  somehow install one behind the starboard bulkhead.
>>>
>>> Second question: Would a filter really eliminate the smelly odor   
>>> that often emanates from the tank?
>>>
>>> jack
>>> sure bet  #947
>
>