I tried mineral oil (once) last year - it resulted in exactly the situation
that Andy predicted; floating on top of the liquid and causing anaerobic
bacteria to thrive and develop... The marine lube solutions seem to be
best and don't seem to affect the nitrate-based deodorizing solutions that
The one caveat I know of regarding using oil based head lube goes with using a
bioactive product for reducing odors.
I have been using KO (Kills Odors) and CP (Cleans Potties) now sold by Raritan,
for over 20 years. An oil lube will do exactly what Andy and Tim described.
The bioactive
I pump some 50/50 ethylene glycol/water mixture (same as I use for
winterizing) thru it ocaisionally, letting it sit unused overnight and all
winter during storage...mine is an electric unit that is now about 6 years
old and still cranking smooth...sometimes during the summer I also treat it
I've always used 1 tbsp olive oil with success.
Nate
On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 11:21 AM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
So, how is the Jabsco head lubricated? Just toss Crisco in the bowl and
flush? Mine was out of use for a while and appears to work, but squeaks a
I used to use olive oil, but my feeling now is that would leave a film on
top of the liquid in the holding tank, preventing air from getting at it,
which would result on a foul odor.
Perhaps one of the dedicated head lubes would be the ticket.
Andy
CC 40
Peregrine
On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:21
I've used the West Marine head lube with success. The joker valve on my W-C
head was acting up and, at the advice of some of the listers, instead of a new
head or rebuild kit, I went with the lube. It worked and is still working.
Gary
30-1
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From: Andrew
On the subject, I was told by a sanitation mechanic to use about about a
tablespoon of mineral oil. So far all seems good.
Lloyd Lippe
Finesse
Landfall 39
From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 11:28 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Andrew Burton
Subject:
So, how is the Jabsco head lubricated? Just toss Crisco in the bowl and flush?
Mine was out of use for a while and appears to work, but squeaks a bit and
feels stiff.
Thanks,
Alex Giannelia
a...@airsensing.com
(416) 203-9858
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Edd,
We hope to attend, but if it's honking out of the west the week before, I
doubt we'll make it. If possible, I would like to let you know a week
before.
Andy
CC 40
Peregrine
On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 4:17 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
Listers,
I am proud to
Listers,
I am proud to announce the CC 2015 Northeast Rendezvous in Eastern Long Island
Sound (Clinton, CT) at the Cedar Island Marina — September 11-13, 2015
Private Floating Dock Just for Us!
Pool / Rec Room / Picnic Area / Hot Tub / Ships’ Store / Laundry Facilities /
Fuel Dock / Etc. See:
Andrew,
The reservation cut-off date is September 3rd, which is the week before.
We hope to see you there.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/
On Jul
th great thing about this list is you learn better approaches to things
every day!
Thanks
Nate
On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:57 PM, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
The one caveat I know of regarding using oil based head lube goes with
using a bioactive product for
This looks Fantastic!
Nice work Captain Kirk.
However, the only reason I'm showing up is to dance with Dave again.
http://cnc2015.com/
Rob
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It's a good thing our rendezvouses don't happen at the same time so we're
splitting the fleet.
Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
CC 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC
On 16 July 2015 at 17:47, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
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Hi Edd
Many, many thanks for organizing this great
I got told by the RC at the end of a race in Montreal as I passed the finish
line “If we knew you were racing, we would have brought a calendar.”
No respect at all.
Rich Knowles
Nanaimo, BC
INDIGO LF38
Boatless!
On Jul 15, 2015, at 17:54, mike amirault via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Hi Edd
Many, many thanks for organizing this great event. We are not able to attend
(much as we would like to) due to other family commitments. Have fun and raise
a glass for the good ship Legacy
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 CC 34
Noank, CT
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