wullie Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Sorry to bring this up but having a problem with smell coming from toilet tank, its a plastic rigid tank, Vetus system and tank, have checked for leaks all over fittings and tank itself no leaks found, there is a big filter piped from top of tank going to outside, opened this up found plastic gauze inside under this was loose particles lying over outlet to tank, i was wondering if this is right as it would drop into pipe blocking air from tank, two filter gauze one half disintegrated, any help solving problem would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Does it connect using flexible pipes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullie Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 59 minutes ago, Robbo said: Does it connect using flexible pipes? Yes it does, heavy duty white and black pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, wullie said: Yes it does, heavy duty white and black pipes. My guess is that it may be these. Get a cloth and rinse in hot water, ring out and rub/leave on hose for a few minutes. Take a whiff of the cloth in fresh air. If it has a mustard stink replace the pipes. They only last around 5 years, less if they are able to hold waste in. (So install having a good drop). its better to use ridged pipes if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Linky. http://boatprojects.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/replaceing-sanitation-hose.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullie Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Robbo said: My guess is that it may be these. Get a cloth and rinse in hot water, ring out and rub/leave on hose for a few minutes. Take a whiff of the cloth in fresh air. If it has a mustard stink replace the pipes. They only last around 5 years, less if they are able to hold waste in. (So install having a good drop). its better to use ridged pipes if possible. Thanks, boat 13 years old and don't think they would be replaced in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taslim Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 The large filter you refer to as disintegrating is probably the activated carbon pong filter and the element prob needs replacing BUT do as Robbo said too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozlite Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Robbo said: My guess is that it may be these. Get a cloth and rinse in hot water, ring out and rub/leave on hose for a few minutes. Take a whiff of the cloth in fresh air. If it has a mustard stink replace the pipes. They only last around 5 years, less if they are able to hold waste in. (So install having a good drop). its better to use ridged pipes if possible. Yes - definitely worth checking the hose. And if you need to replace be prepared to spend a fair bit of money - butyl-lined is very good but expensive: eg. https://www.asap-supplies.com/hose/sanitation-waste-hose/seaflow-butyl-sanitation-hose-38mm at £17.95 a metre is much better than http://www.force4.co.uk/force-4-low-odour-toilet-hose-per-meter-m.html#.WQxciFXytpg at £8.95 a metre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I would use rigid pipe if possible and only use flexible for short joins.. Leesan look to do good rigid pipe for the purpose... https://www.leesan.com/shop/hosespipe-and-fittings/abs-rigid-pipe--fittings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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