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• Is using a plumbers snake
  • When it comes to head obstructions, any tool or method is fair game, to avoid,..
    • Here is a short history and symtoms
      • I suspect it's in the pump mechanism
      • Yes what Larry said, face the err music and check the joker valve
        • Im going to do some explotory surgury
          • Get your gloves out and open that joker, I"ll bet the answer will be there
          • Can you get at the vented loop?
          • Sounds like a plan
            • It's pretty tough on the lube in the pump, isn't it?
              • I don't think so
          • The handle "up" is usually a blockage...
      • I get one of those vinel coated haz mat suits they
        • You know, unfortunately,
      • I hope you use the dissolving Marine TP.
        • Tell your guests to use the plastic bags in the head for that purpose
          • Reading this thread reminds me just how much I love our...
            • Reading this thread reminds me how much I love our composting head
              • ....reminds me just how much I love our Lavacs - both of 'em!
                • Agree, Lavac is a great head and treated right ...
                  • We even liked our 25 year old Vacuflush heads
              • Which are you using?
                • Nature's Way
              • Max, what do you do about TP?
                • It can go into the head, but we usually keep it separate
                  • A bidet would be ideal
  • Air bound sounds like an intake issue.. maybe.
    • This thread reminds me of a story told by a mechanic at a local boatyard....definately a not safe for dinner time story!
      • Sounds like the best remedy in such a situation... right into the sea!
      • That's just....That's just....wrong!
      • I"d have jumped into the water FIRST!
  • Doug
    • Thanks, Al and all who responded
  • Try a 50% dilute of muriatic acid before taking anything apart
    • And Peggie... long time no see! What thinks you of Groco joker valves?
      • Hi Y'all! Nice to visit with y'all again...and answers to your questions...
    • Hello Peggy!
      • I am going to throw in a word here about Peggie's book....
        • It's Peggie, not Peggy
          • Thank you! all fixed now....
    • Peggie, good to 'see' you!
    • Peggie, I bought the Marine Elagance head
      • Elegance is really designed to use pressurized fresh water
        • Peggie, thanks for stopping by..
          • Thanks for the kind words, Al..it's always a pleasure to visit with y'all
  • It was the joker valve.
    • Did you leave vinegar sitting in the bowl?
      • meant white vinegar
      • I did not. However Practical Sailor