Macerator

[Jfrano]

Tried the macerator for the first time. Ran and pumped out the tank. Does the macerator draw from the bottom of the holding tank? I guess I was expecting to see worse (lol), all liquid . Still stinks .

 

[BradOwens]

The macerator grinds any solids into tiny bits, so liquid is all you see.

 

[Jfrano]

That’s amazing . I had put Clorox in holding tank to disinfect so there was no smell , in the discharge.

Is there a way to continuously vent the holding tank, as when flushing it still reeked, even thought the discharge was fine. I presume the air in the holding tank is unaffected by the Clorox.

 

[baz]

I suspect you will need to pour several buckets of water into toilet and then discharge several times doing this to lessen the 'stink' odor.

 

[bob daily]

Or you could us RV holding tank treatment, sold at most stores including Wal-Mart,and on line at Amazon. Easy to use and will keep odors under control!
Note: not needed for users that poop doesn't stink

 

[Waterhorse]

Happy Camper is an excellent treatment for your black tank. It is biodegradable and safe for the environment. Can get on Amazon. Use every after you discharge. I also add a cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid and a cup of Borax occasionally. Works great! I would use the Dawn and Borax when you are doing a pump out, not a discharge.

 

[Connerkip]

One should be careful using chlorine, such as in bleach, in a poly tank. They don’t get along well together. Chlorine can create brittleness issues, etc.

 

[BradOwens]

When pumping overboard you must be at least three miles from land. After pumping, get underway to get away from the smell.

 

[baz]

When pumping overboard you must be at least three miles from land. After pumping, get underway to get away from the smell.

Yep.... Also pump out when boat is stationary or going at a very low speed. If you do it when underway at speed the discharge port will likely be under the water line and the result will be messy for the hull surface. Also dump a few buckets of water down the toilet and pump out again.... and do this repeatedly until discharge is relatively clear.

 

[SassyRed]

Worth remembering that discharge is illegal in the Puget Sound (obviously not a concern for a NJ boater...).

“Most recreational boats already have holding tanks and boaters are now not allowed to discharge sewage, treated or untreated, into Puget Sound. If your boat has a toilet on board, you are required to have a marine sanitation device (MSD).”

From https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines ... harge-zone