Can't Pump Out Head

[Ajjra]

Pump out boat came by over the weekend and wasn't able to completely empty the head. I'm guessing it's clogged. Anyone have experience withy this?

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

What do you mean by completely? The pumpout tube in the holding tank is just a bit above the bottom of the tank so debris will be sucked up the pipe, so there is always a small amount of material left after pumpout. If you had say a 1/4 tank left, then I would think maybe the pumpout machine lost suction or they may have stopped too soon. JMHO.

 

[RollerCoastr]

I've seen a clogged tank/pumpout hose before, but I have to say it's rare. Typically, any mass that can get through the head system and pumps can then get through the pump-out hose.

I would first make sure the vent is clear and if there's a filter, that it's not restricted.

If paper or wipes etc built up a blockage in the hose, you can try to backflush fresh water though the pump-out fitting.

 

[OldSkool]

For complete head pump out etiquette contact sfergson727. (Sorry Scott just busted on ya.)

 

[Mike Blake]

For complete head pump out etiquette contact sfergson727. (Sorry Scott just busted on ya.)

OK now get the popcorn n sodas out here we go!!

 

[AKBASSKING]

OK now get the popcorn n sodas out here we go!!

I'll take some scotch!! I thought Sea Ray owners were not allowed to use their head systems.......May be only for #1 and not #2.....Popcorn please! Ain't I a stinker....:grin:

 

[IanBat]

How would Scott know?

Doesn't he have glad wrap over the bowl, with a gold fish swimming around there?


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[sdarc]

Gold fish are too messy, plus they poop....so no, no gold fish.

Sea monkeys?

 

[katricol]

If the tank has a pick up tube, it could have broke off in which case it would have to be replaced.

 

[AKBASSKING]

No No No! Gold Fish and Sea Monkeys poop, so they would not be allowed on a Sea Ray!:smt043 I wonder if they would have a vacu-Flush system in thier fish bowls?:smt101

OP, could your tank vent be clogged?

 

[sdarc]

I thought that what snails were for in aquariums? To clean the poop. makes you re-think escargot, don't it.

 

[Ajjra]

No No No! Gold Fish and Sea Monkeys poop, so they would not be allowed on a Sea Ray!:smt043 I wonder if they would have a vacu-Flush system in thier fish bowls?:smt101

OP, could your tank vent be clogged?

I'd have to figure out where that is.

 

[Ajjra]

Just to close this out it turned our to be an issue with the Pump Out Boat itself. Got serviced by a different boat this weekend, no issues.