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Two projects from Capt Al to reduce head smell. Fresh water flush and a head vent filter. [http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-head.html] | Two projects from Capt Al to reduce head smell. Fresh water flush and a head vent filter. [http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-head.html] | ||
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One thing to note is that Peggie does NOT recommend the use of head vent filters - they only make things WORSE! (Stu) | One thing to note is that Peggie does NOT recommend the use of head vent filters - they only make things WORSE! (Stu) | ||
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'''FAQs''' | '''FAQs''' | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 4 April 2008
There have been a variety of improvements made to the head. Improvements submitted as a project can be opened by all users. Improvements submitted as a Tech Note can only be accessed by C34IA members.
The Head Mistress aka Peggy Hall is the expert on marine heads and holding tank systems. Her book is available at most marine stores or online. She moderates a forum at www.catalinaowners.com select forum, then expert forum, Marine Sanitation. Here is the link http://www.sailboatowners.com/forums/menunew.tpl?fno=31
Projects
Two projects from Capt Al to reduce head smell. Fresh water flush and a head vent filter. [1]
One thing to note is that Peggie does NOT recommend the use of head vent filters - they only make things WORSE! (Stu)
FAQs
Why does the head smell? [2]
Tech Notes
Head smell 9.3 1991, Aug [3]
Head problems 9.4 1991, Nov.[4]
