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.

Trapped marine life and grass may also cause the bad smell. The organisms are often trapped in the passage through which the flush water passes or under the rim bowl. Whether alive or dead, they will cause a bad smell. Installing a strainer in the intake line will help filter these organisms and other particles from the water thus removing the bad smell.

Anti-siphon valves can also cause the bad smells. Properly installing the valves and ensuring that they are as far as possible from your home will help ensure that you do not experience bad smells in your home. However, at times the main cause of the stench is not clearly identified, in such instances a complete overhaul of the system is recommended.

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.

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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