Saturday, October 15, 2016

Tips On Marine Toilet Odor Control

By Greg Haus


Keeping your lavatory clean is paramount in avoiding bad smells and accumulation of bacteria on the facility. Keeping the system clean is fairly easy however it will require regular cleaning. There are many causes and solutions of bad smells from a lavatory as explained in this article. Some of the toilet odor removal systems and methods are also explained below.

It is uncommon to find such lavatories producing a bad stench. One main source of such a smell is usually the discharge hose. The smell is produced once the discharge hose becomes permeable. To solve the issue, it needs to be replaced with a better one. To confirm if the hose is producing the smell, rub it with a damp and clean cloth, if it has a bad smell then the hose needs to be replaced.

Leaking connections can also be a source of the bad smell. The process using a clean damp cloth is repeated to confirm that the connections are leading to the bad smell. Often around the piston rod seal is the main area affected by bad smells due to poor connections. At times tightening the seal can help reduce the stench but a times replacement of the seal is the only option.

Another cause of the bad smell may be accumulated grass and other marine life whether dead or alive under the rim bowl or the water passage. These organisms need to be filtered from the water if the bad smell is to be reduced. To filter the water, strainers are installed inside the intake lines to help remove these particles and organisms.

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.

A common mistake is flushing the head using salt water as it leads to scale deposits on the discharge channels and hoses of the system. This in turn results in a blockage of the system or leaking back of water from the discharge line into the bowl especially when the deposits are on the valves. Using white vinegar in flushing once a month will help reduce the number of accumulated deposits.

Another option to help clear the calcium deposits is through using acids. The acids can be used over and over again until the scales are completely cleared as it does not affect any of the plastic rubber and porcelain parts. However, metal is affected by frequent use. Oil is also needed to help lubricate the leather parts and keep the internal rubber supple.

Keeping your lavatory clean and smelling fresh is not an easy task but with the above guidelines in the article, you can do so. The tasks are fairly easy as you can do them yourself. However, for any problems that you cannot understand or solve, you should contact an expert to address the problem instead. This will help you avoid causing further damage to the system as you try repairing it.




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