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Blocked heads

Anonymous user

14 June 2006 13:17:12

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I have a Jabsco manual toilet. When pumping out to the holding tank (not Full) I am feeling strong back pressure on the hand pump so I am petty sure that the discharge side is blocked. How do I unblock it ? or do I have to replace the whole disharge side of the sytsem ..phew I hope not !!
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Re: Blocked heads

davidhawkins

20 September 2006 21:20:15

Joined: 20 September 2006 21:14:10 | Posts: 3

Unfortunately it's a pretty horrible job! It does sound like a blockage to me. The answer is to shut off the sea cock and find the blockage - its most probably a hose. Gloves are a must and you will probably need a mask! Be careful and have a soft wood plug to hand in case your seacock fails.
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Re: Blocked heads

Anonymous user

05 August 2007 20:57:14

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got a similar problem with a jabsco manual head! have bought some replacement standard hosing (3/4 and 11/2 inches diameter) incase the hoses have to be sacrificed. Assuming this is likely to be a tight fit, are there any tips on persuading the hose to fit over the toilet pipes?
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Re: Blocked heads

Anonymous user

05 August 2007 20:58:11

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I seem to be annonymous! I'm actually dave poole!
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Re: Blocked heads

Anonymous user

05 August 2007 21:03:48

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Yes heat up the kettle and leave the end in boiling water to soften it - it will then go on more easiy
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Re: Blocked heads

Anonymous user

05 August 2007 21:04:58

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brilliant!
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