John Butler
Member II
As you can see in the photo below, the vent hose for the holding tank is attached to a 90 degree downward elbow that routes the vent hose below the intake hose. The vent hose seems to be totally blocked as pumping out creates suction at the deck fitting that doesn’t release once the pump stops. This is not surprising as the hose can easily get filled with holding tank matter if the holding tank fills completely or even if it is mostly full and the boat heals much too starboard.
Although I’d rather a vent hose attachment on the top of the tank, I’m not sure there is clearance for one. However, it seems to me that the vent hose could come out straight from the current attachment point and flex over the intake hose, still clearing the compartment cover. I’m wondering how others have their vent hose configured on the same model boat (1982 E38 with the holding tank under the seat next to the head which is forward of the main salon).
Another question, can someone reassure me that the white plastic fitting holding the elbow to the holding tank is a threaded piece that I should be able to unscrew to remove the elbow? I don’t want to damage the holding tank in trying to fix this problem.
Thanks,
John
1982 E38
Red Rover
Although I’d rather a vent hose attachment on the top of the tank, I’m not sure there is clearance for one. However, it seems to me that the vent hose could come out straight from the current attachment point and flex over the intake hose, still clearing the compartment cover. I’m wondering how others have their vent hose configured on the same model boat (1982 E38 with the holding tank under the seat next to the head which is forward of the main salon).
Another question, can someone reassure me that the white plastic fitting holding the elbow to the holding tank is a threaded piece that I should be able to unscrew to remove the elbow? I don’t want to damage the holding tank in trying to fix this problem.
Thanks,
John
1982 E38
Red Rover