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JE1449@aol.com

Wed, Feb 15, 2006 11:17 AM

Hi Dale

I love your idea for the tee; brilliant!

But your other comment bums me out, as it does seem to make sense, although
I sometimes think things are "over-thought" at times, but it does make sense.

I could pull the tank and have them add another vent, but not without
considerable hassle...

Geez, nothing is ever easy, but trouble!

JE

Hi Dale I love your idea for the tee; brilliant! But your other comment bums me out, as it does seem to make sense, although I sometimes think things are "over-thought" at times, but it does make sense. I could pull the tank and have them add another vent, but not without considerable hassle... Geez, nothing is ever easy, but trouble! JE

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Terrence Neill

Wed, Feb 15, 2006 1:03 PM

I could pull the tank and have them add another vent, but not without
considerable hassle...

Geez, nothing is ever easy, but trouble!

John;
I hope this isn't another witless suggestion after all the work and
thought you've devoted to this solution. But, if whatever vent you
end up with isn't effective enough and you're getting too much of the
rotten gas drifting around, you could install a Groco Sweettank. It's
basically an aquarium air pump that bubbles air through the stuff in
the tank, eliminating the anaerobic bacteria which cause the foul
odors. It comes with everything you need to install it except for a
hole saw, and is available in 12V and 120V models. Apart from the
wiring, installation took me about ten minutes. Goes into either the
top or the side of the tank. And it works.
No connection, etc.
Terry
Tamarack

> I could pull the tank and have them add another vent, but not without > considerable hassle... > > Geez, nothing is ever easy, but trouble! John; I hope this isn't another witless suggestion after all the work and thought you've devoted to this solution. But, if whatever vent you end up with isn't effective enough and you're getting too much of the rotten gas drifting around, you could install a Groco Sweettank. It's basically an aquarium air pump that bubbles air through the stuff in the tank, eliminating the anaerobic bacteria which cause the foul odors. It comes with everything you need to install it except for a hole saw, and is available in 12V and 120V models. Apart from the wiring, installation took me about ten minutes. Goes into either the top or the side of the tank. And it works. No connection, etc. Terry Tamarack

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trawlerphil

Wed, Feb 15, 2006 3:26 PM

More on "over-thought"--here's my take:

It's a "poo tank"! It's not supposed to smell pretty inside. If it's sealed
and has one good vent to prevent blowing the hoses off when the tank is
being filled, or sucking the walls in when it is being emptied, that's all I
need to be happy. I did go 3/4" on my vent line. I haven't cleaned my tank
in 15 years, many of which were live-aboard. All I do is add a cup of
vinegar every Sunday to both heads.

                                      Regards....

Phil Rosch
Old Harbor Consulting
M/V "Curmudgeon" MT44 TC
Currently lying Bond Creek, NC

More on "over-thought"--here's my take: It's a "poo tank"! It's not supposed to smell pretty inside. If it's sealed and has one good vent to prevent blowing the hoses off when the tank is being filled, or sucking the walls in when it is being emptied, that's all I need to be happy. I did go 3/4" on my vent line. I haven't cleaned my tank in 15 years, many of which were live-aboard. All I do is add a cup of vinegar every Sunday to both heads. Regards.... Phil Rosch Old Harbor Consulting M/V "Curmudgeon" MT44 TC Currently lying Bond Creek, NC

J

jag@vcn.bc.ca

Fri, Feb 17, 2006 8:15 AM

Hi

Could you supply more info on the Groco Sweettank system. How
big an air pump? does it run continuously, what size hose etc. I
presume it goes to the bottom of the tank to bubble it.

John

rotten gas drifting around, you could install a Groco Sweettank. It's
basically an aquarium air pump that bubbles air through the stuff in
the tank, eliminating the anaerobic bacteria which cause the foul
odors. It comes with everything you need to install it except for a
hole saw, and is available in 12V and 120V models. Apart from the
wiring, installation took me about ten minutes. Goes into either the
top or the side of the tank. And it works.
No connection, etc.
Terry
Tamarack

Hi Could you supply more info on the Groco Sweettank system. How big an air pump? does it run continuously, what size hose etc. I presume it goes to the bottom of the tank to bubble it. John >rotten gas drifting around, you could install a Groco Sweettank. It's >basically an aquarium air pump that bubbles air through the stuff in >the tank, eliminating the anaerobic bacteria which cause the foul >odors. It comes with everything you need to install it except for a >hole saw, and is available in 12V and 120V models. Apart from the >wiring, installation took me about ten minutes. Goes into either the >top or the side of the tank. And it works. >No connection, etc. >Terry >Tamarack

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Keith

Fri, Feb 17, 2006 10:35 AM

See http://www.groco.net/06-Cat/GROCO-2006.htm It's on page 2.

Keith

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even
though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who
neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that
knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Gallagher" jag@vcn.bc.ca

Could you supply more info on the Groco Sweettank system. How
big an air pump? does it run continuously, what size hose etc. I
presume it goes to the bottom of the tank to bubble it.

John

See http://www.groco.net/06-Cat/GROCO-2006.htm It's on page 2. Keith _____ "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gallagher" <jag@vcn.bc.ca> > > Could you supply more info on the Groco Sweettank system. How > big an air pump? does it run continuously, what size hose etc. I > presume it goes to the bottom of the tank to bubble it. > > John

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