Vent in head- Ranger Tug R29 cb le 2024

[Putte]

Hello,

I have issues flushing the head. A lot of pushing back pressure, which means it has difficulty leaving the head clean after a flush and it bubbles back over the next minute. I am suspecting the vent for the waist water tank being plugged. How do I unplugg it? Maybe it is something different?

I have removed the hose from the tank and tried to push through a metal wire. The wire is only 6 ft so it did not reach the vent in the hull. I then tried, using a hose ( messy, so not recommended), and sprayed in the hose and then tried to spray from the outside and in. No water seem to go through in either direction. The vent and its attachment to the hose is not reachable. In the future I might add a door for this but I am currently far away from parts and service ( Exuma).
Your help and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Patrik

 

[American Flyer]

It just so happens that the little rubber nipple on the end of a pumpout hose just fits into the external end of the vent line on the boat. This will apply suction to the vent line and at least give you an idea if it is actually blocked. This will not remove any solid blockage but might remove anything that will liquefy.

 

[Putte]

Thanks. I will try that the next time.
Patrik

 

[watson1987]

I've used the following method with success, I don't think using the pump out to suck the vent is a good idea, it will just get things more stuck. It's better to get the blockage back into the tank to be pumped out normally.

Post in thread 'Waste vent lesson!'

Aug 14, 2024

To clear the vent I use one of the following method with a tiny plunger. I tip it upside down in the water, try to keep it full, and quickly tilt it to seal around the vent and haul. From there I try to pump the water-filled plunger into the vent to push anything stuck back into the tank. Sometimes it takes a few plungers full of water

I keep one on board all the time, I use the same procedure for the kitchen sink, as sometimes the vent/drain gets clogged too, and shifting around the debris lets it flow out...

• watson1987

 

[Putte]

Good idea! I like it. See if I can find one here on the Bahamas.

 

[CaptT]

Have you checked the Joker valve?