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• I was thinking of replacing some hoses
  • A hose that in "SUCTION" (like both of those intakes) would seem a good idea. My J/Boat has reinforced hoses for both..
  • Any head intake hose needs to be rated for below-waterline use...
    • I use odor-safe hose on the head intake
      • There's a cure for that...
        • Thanks for the tip Peggie
          • Ok...Cure for that Plan B:
            • Not bad. That would simplify winterizing too.
            • A garden hose Y valve...
              • They are mostly made of plastic now
              • Not in this application
        • Actually you don't need to plug the sink..
          • Yeah I noticed... is this due to the height of water in the sink drain?
          • I need to plug the sink on mine, it's not far enough below the waterline.
        • Peggy - which 3/4" hose to use?
          • I'd go with Shields or Trident #148 for head intake and tank vent line.
    • Thanks!
      • Craig, you may need a rebuild kit for that head pump
        • That'll cost him almost as much as the toilet...
          • Recirculating?
            • You said you're seeing blue tank product that you'd previously flushed coming out of the holes in the rim...
              • Wow.........
                • They don't call Peggie the Queen of Quap for nothing
                  • Actually, I don't know of anyone else who calls me that.
          • Oh no!
            • Weeellll... the odds aren't good.