Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Basics About Marine Toilet Odor Control

By Greg Haus


It is of top priority that regular cleaning of the lavatory is maintained to ensure that it always smells fresh and is clean. This helps avoid accumulation of harmful bacteria and bad smells emanating from the system, in this article, some marine toilet odor control procedures are explained to help guide you in maintaining the cleanliness of your facility.

Such types of lavatories need not stink, but they often do. Often the main source of the stink is the discharge hose. To identify whether the hose produces a bad smell, you need to rub it with a damp and clean cloth then sniff it. If the cloth has a bad smell, then the hose is permeable, and the only way to remove the bad smell will be replacing the hose with a new one that offers proper sanitation.

Another source of the bad smell is a leaking connection. Checking the connections for any leak that results in bad smells is done in the same way through using a clean damp cloth. Often the connection that is mainly affected by leaks is the area around the piston rod seal. The seal can either be tightened or replaced completely to solve the problem.

The bad smell can also be as a result of grass or marine life trapped in the passage of the flush water. They are often trapped under the rim of the bowl. These organisms can either be dead or alive but will still result in a bad smell. To handle this problem, a strainer is installed in the intake line to filter the organisms from the water so as to clear it.

The anti-siphon valve in the discharge lines can also be the cause of the bad odors. The valve vents should thus be properly installed outside the cabin area so as to avoid the bad smells at your home due to the valves. For situations in which the main cause of the bad smells is not identified, the main action used to handle the issue is an overhaul of the whole system.

Flushing the head with salt water should also be avoided as the salt water leads to accumulation of scale deposits on the hoses and discharge channels which with time allow the water to leak back into the bowl from the discharge line when they accumulate on the valves and also block the whole system. Monthly use of white vinegar can help control the problem.

The best option of clearing the calcium is through using acid. The acid is easily available and simple to use. Furthermore, it does not corrode any of the surfaces except metal which only happened with frequent use. The acid use can be repeated till the calcium is completely cleared. Lubrication using oil may also be needed for the leather parts and also to make the internal rubber supple.

If you intend to have your lavatory smelling good all through, you need to ensure that you regularly clean it and check the above issues and solve them as soon as possible. If you identify some problems that you find too hard to solve, you can also contact and expert in the field to help address your issue and solve it on your behalf.




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