Plugged up....

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Well it took five years....but, a friend's little kid finally plugged up my PHe11. I can't get it to do anything. I removed the arm from the motor and tryed to use the manual handle and still no flush.
Is it possible to use a plunger on these? I use camping type paper, will it eventually break down in the pump or hose? I really don't want to take this apart. Thanks
 
I should break down over time. But the question is, what did he really put in there? I've found everything from "white mice" to the knob from a car stereo (which the boat did not have on board) in clogged heads. And amazingly, no one claimed any of it. It all just magically found it's way in three. ;-)

So you may have to open it up. :-(
If you do, fill the bowl up with bleach and water and let it sit for a while and then empty it out before taking it apart. It also doesn't hurt to have some bleach water in a bucket near by when dismantling the head and pipes. Also a shop vac with some bleach water in it is handy to have standing by as well.
 
Well, judging by the poopy on the rim/seat and paper behind toilet.....i hope it's just waste and paper. But, who knows. I have a charter next sat. So, I must make it work by then!! Thanks
 
Greetings,
I read on another forum a plunger should NOT be used on these things because it may invert/damage the joker valve. Go with abalmuth's suggestion re: owners manual. Manual also mentions use of bleach.
Peter
 
The pump will have to be removed from the base (4 bolts on bottom of pump flange and 2 bolts at rear of pump, holding the discharge fitting to the rear of the pump. That should give you access to the "innards" and allow you to clear it out.

Yes, NEVER use a plunger on a marine toilet, you'll aggravate the problems, not solve them.
 
Thanks for the advice. Took it apart...joker was all dry rotted and flap/weight was separated. Found a kit and rebuilt. Still no flush. The lad had used my Clorox wipes, (not paper), that I clean head with......and a lot of them. I had to disassemble all hoses and the valve to get it all out.I wonder how his butt feels after wiping with them!!!!
One thing I noticed was a large amount of tan sediment, almost like dried tan plaster in the hoses and valve. cleaned it all out.
Any thoughts about that?
All is good again. Not a fun day on the boat!! Thanks again, Mark
 
The sediment is common in salt water heads. It's a mineral build up. Pumping vinegar into the lines once a month and letting it sit overnight helps slow down the process. But unless you are diligent about it, or use your boat very little, eventually you have to either replace or clean out the lines.
 
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