09/16/2007 09:21:05 AM
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sue
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Hello everybody...My name is Sue, just bought a houseboat, MY
FIRST, I LOVE IT!!! She's a 1973 Silver Queen, 38 ft. In
wonderful shape! So will be having lots of questions,
I'm sure! And will definitely appreciate any advice you all
can offer to this beginner. I've been looking at the
Incinolet toilets and thinking of replacing the old toilet with one
of these. It would save a lot of time pumping out the
wastewater. Any advice, regarding these? Thanks so
much! Happy Boating! Sue in South Carolina
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09/16/2007 09:54:59 AM
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peghall
Admiral
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Joined: 10/20/2002
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Incinerating toilets need 115v/AC power, so unless you have a
generator or never leave the dock, you can't use one. They require
quite a bit of maintenance....It's necessary to run the burner
after EVERY use, which generates a LOT of heat. And despite mfr's
claim that a catalytic converter eliminates odor, anyone who's ever
been downwind of of a boat that has one will tell you that the
smoke stinks!I suggest you read the manual very carefully,
considering all the details in it--that a liner MUST be used EVERY
time (what if you run out?)...how often it must run, how long it
has to run...how often it has to be emptied...how often it has to
be cleaned...what if you have a boatload of guests...etc. before
deciding to buy one. You can download the manual here:
http://www.incinolet.com/incinoletmanualhi.pdf
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
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09/16/2007 03:06:07 PM
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alreadygone
Admiral
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Blackwater systems and holding tanks are unpleasant,irritating,often expensive, and usually require more maintenance than most any other system onboard. STILL they are the best system available (if incinolet was superior, wouldn't high end HB manufacturers at least offer as an option?).
Only way I'd concider one would be for a non-movable boat-house where direct AC power was available.
Bob
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I carry a gun because it's too tiring carrying a cop.
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09/17/2007 11:09:52 AM
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sue
Junior Member
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Joined: 09/13/2007
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Thanks so much for your reply. And yes, I was worried about
that burning process! Figured there must be a catch here
somewhere! Don't think my boating neighbors would appreciate that,
as close as we are docked. Think I'll be reading your book
very soon!!! Again, thanks so much for the help! Sue
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09/17/2007 11:11:52 AM
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sue
Junior Member
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Thanks, Bob, for your quick reply! Think I will be continuing
my toilet search! And you're definitely right .... if they
worked so well, all the big boys would be using them. Thanks
again! Sue
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09/17/2007 03:08:42 PM
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RickKC
Junior Member
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Joined: 06/10/2007
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Hi Sue! We just bought a 1978 Nautaline and are researching the same thing. Ours has a electric toilet/macerator, hoses and a Raritan Electrosan. Even not being used, it smells really bad so is it the poorly maintained equipment or smell permeating the hoses? We've decided, in deference to my wifes future enjoyment, to replace the whole system and start fresh. The incinerating and composting toilets seem too much hassle and the Electroscan has to have salt added if you are in fresh water and there are reports its electrical system isn't too reliable. So we've decided on the Purasan which adds chlorine to the waste, processes it and allows you to pump the "inert" waste overboard in waters approved for that.
Expensive but look at all the money we saved buying houseboats from the 70's!
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1978 Nautaline 43' on the Sacramento Delta, CA
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09/18/2007 12:00:43 AM
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peghall
Admiral
Posts: 404
Joined: 10/20/2002
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It may not be necessary to replace the whole system. The sanitation
hoses are most likely the source of your odor...depending on the
make/model/age of your toilet, it may be just fine with only a
rebuild kit in it.
If your Lectra/San is old enough to have the original "stove timer"
dial controller, replacing it with a PuraSan is prob'ly a good
idea. Just make sure to follow ALL the installation instructions
carefully.
If you'd like some help in reworking your system, you're welcome to
PM or email me.
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Peggie Hall, Moderator
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987, Author: "Get Rid of Boat Odors--A Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor."
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