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Gas permiability? Accelerated degradation of that feature of waste hose.
In Response To: Why is that Peggie? 110F is way below the melting point. ()
If it's worked for you over the years, I wouldn't worry Larry. Because its in a ventilater engine compartement (which purges itself as the engine runs) you might not notice what you would if it were under (say) a v-berth.
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- Water tanks: translucent poly vs. black ABS RV style.....
- re: water tanks
- Doesnt matter .....
- The advantage of translucent is you can see the sluge through it if you're not good to the tank.
- Some folks use PEX pipe and fittings
- Ronco Plastics is your best source
- I just received my Ronco replacement holding tank today
- That holding tank guarntees that you'll have hot [effluent] if you motor much ;^)
- Yeah -- hot sh-t?
- In some ways, with the engine running
- Not an issue
- Plastic tanks and hoses don't like temps above 110F at all
- Why is that Peggie? 110F is way below the melting point.
- I only know what the mfrs tell me...
- Gas permiability? Accelerated degradation of that feature of waste hose.
- 'Creep' is the problem
- Enhanced fermentation?
- I only know what the mfrs tell me...
- Why is that Peggie? 110F is way below the melting point.
- In some ways, with the engine running
- Yeah -- hot sh-t?
- That holding tank guarntees that you'll have hot [effluent] if you motor much ;^)
- I just received my Ronco replacement holding tank today
- Good thoughts and info, folks. Thanks for the input!
