[Public-List] Re airhead
Margaret and Richard Mair
a30.intotheblue at gmail.com
Tue Jan 4 09:14:47 PST 2022
With 2 people living aboard the liquid tank needs to be emptied every 2
days to be safe. Had airhead since 2005 no smell.
Richard
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> From: Mike Meinhold <meinhold272 at gmail.com>
> To: Kris Coward <kris at melon.org>
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> My experience is excellent with no regrets. I installed it in the spring
> and have not yet emptied it. There is no odor.
>
> The ?hull shape? version of the Airhead makes install on the A 30 quite
> easy. I connected the vent right to the dorade vent in the head.
>
> Mike
>
> Rinn Duin #272
>
> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 18:31 Kris Coward <kris at melon.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > I can't speak for Mike's, but mine is about the same as Jeff describes.
> > There's no plumbing to clog, I can go a few months of living aboard
> > before I have to empty the solids tank, and when I empty it (usually
> > after I come home from a vacation, so the time away gives the contents a
> > chance to compost a bit more without new additions) the solids are
> > difficult to tell apart from rich potting soil (well rich potting soil
> > with shreds of not-yet-composted TP in it), so emptying the solids tank
> > is easier and less offensive than getting a pumpout.
> >
> > Oh, and because there's no plumbing in the composting toilet, I use
> > WHATEVER TOILET PAPER I WANT, and don't have to worry about the size of
> > wad either.
> >
> > I don't have good information on how long it takes to fill the liquids
> > tank with regular use, because the side of the boat being so close at
> > hand, prevents regular use from ever happening. I recommend emptying the
> > liquids tank before each race ;P
> >
> > -K
> >
> > P.S. Did I mention that I get to use toilet paper that doesn't suck?
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 03, 2022 at 11:12:58PM +0000, Jay Davenport via Public-List
> > wrote:
> > > Mike Meinhold,
> > > What is your experience with composting?
> > > Jay
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Monday, January 3, 2022, 05:33:26 PM EST, Jeff Randall via
> > Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto on the composting head. No smell. No slop. No valves. And if
> > you decide, two less thru-hulls
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > > > On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:27 AM, americo silva via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > ?Bit expensive but switch to composting head
> > > >
> > > >> On Mon., Jan. 3, 2022, 7:27 a.m. Wade Wall via Public-List, <
> > > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Hi all,
> > > >>
> > > >> Happy New Year. I spent the day removing my plumbing. I need a new
> > marine
> > > >> holding tank and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations.
> The
> > old
> > > >> one had a cracked top.
> > > >>
> > > >> Wade
> > > >> Sophie #421
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> From: americo silva <picomar1957 at gmail.com>
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> You might be able to find a place that welds plastic
>
> On Mon., Jan. 3, 2022, 9:04 p.m. Mike Meinhold via Public-List, <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > My experience is excellent with no regrets. I installed it in the spring
> > and have not yet emptied it. There is no odor.
> >
> > The ?hull shape? version of the Airhead makes install on the A 30 quite
> > easy. I connected the vent right to the dorade vent in the head.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Rinn Duin #272
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 18:31 Kris Coward <kris at melon.org> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I can't speak for Mike's, but mine is about the same as Jeff describes.
> > > There's no plumbing to clog, I can go a few months of living aboard
> > > before I have to empty the solids tank, and when I empty it (usually
> > > after I come home from a vacation, so the time away gives the contents
> a
> > > chance to compost a bit more without new additions) the solids are
> > > difficult to tell apart from rich potting soil (well rich potting soil
> > > with shreds of not-yet-composted TP in it), so emptying the solids tank
> > > is easier and less offensive than getting a pumpout.
> > >
> > > Oh, and because there's no plumbing in the composting toilet, I use
> > > WHATEVER TOILET PAPER I WANT, and don't have to worry about the size of
> > > wad either.
> > >
> > > I don't have good information on how long it takes to fill the liquids
> > > tank with regular use, because the side of the boat being so close at
> > > hand, prevents regular use from ever happening. I recommend emptying
> the
> > > liquids tank before each race ;P
> > >
> > > -K
> > >
> > > P.S. Did I mention that I get to use toilet paper that doesn't suck?
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jan 03, 2022 at 11:12:58PM +0000, Jay Davenport via Public-List
> > > wrote:
> > > > Mike Meinhold,
> > > > What is your experience with composting?
> > > > Jay
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Monday, January 3, 2022, 05:33:26 PM EST, Jeff Randall via
> > > Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ditto on the composting head. No smell. No slop. No valves. And
> if
> > > you decide, two less thru-hulls
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > > > > On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:27 AM, americo silva via Public-List <
> > > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > ?Bit expensive but switch to composting head
> > > > >
> > > > >> On Mon., Jan. 3, 2022, 7:27 a.m. Wade Wall via Public-List, <
> > > > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Hi all,
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Happy New Year. I spent the day removing my plumbing. I need a new
> > > marine
> > > > >> holding tank and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations.
> > The
> > > old
> > > > >> one had a cracked top.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Wade
> > > > >> Sophie #421
> > > > >> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2022 02:26:02 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Jay Davenport <jay at saildriver.com>
> To: Kris Coward <kris at melon.org>, Mike Meinhold
> <meinhold272 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Marine holding tank
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> Mike,
> Do you have a picture of the installation that George could put on the A30
> website?
> Jay?
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022, 09:04:14 PM EST, Mike Meinhold <
> meinhold272 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My experience is excellent with no regrets. I installed it in the spring
> and have not yet emptied it. There is no odor.?
> The ?hull shape? version of the Airhead makes install on the A 30 quite
> easy. I connected the vent right to the dorade vent in the head.?
> Mike
> Rinn Duin #272
> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 18:31 Kris Coward <kris at melon.org> wrote:
>
>
> I can't speak for Mike's, but mine is about the same as Jeff describes.
> There's no plumbing to clog, I can go a few months of living aboard
> before I have to empty the solids tank, and when I empty it (usually
> after I come home from a vacation, so the time away gives the contents a
> chance to compost a bit more without new additions) the solids are
> difficult to tell apart from rich potting soil (well rich potting soil
> with shreds of not-yet-composted TP in it), so emptying the solids tank
> is easier and less offensive than getting a pumpout.
>
> Oh, and because there's no plumbing in the composting toilet, I use
> WHATEVER TOILET PAPER I WANT, and don't have to worry about the size of
> wad either.
>
> I don't have good information on how long it takes to fill the liquids
> tank with regular use, because the side of the boat being so close at
> hand, prevents regular use from ever happening. I recommend emptying the
> liquids tank before each race ;P
>
> -K
>
> P.S. Did I mention that I get to use toilet paper that doesn't suck?
>
> On Mon, Jan 03, 2022 at 11:12:58PM +0000, Jay Davenport via Public-List
> wrote:
> > Mike Meinhold,
> > What is your experience with composting?
> > Jay?
> >
> >?
> >
> >? ? ?On Monday, January 3, 2022, 05:33:26 PM EST, Jeff Randall via
> Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:?
> >?
> >? Ditto on the composting head.? No smell.? No slop.? No valves.? And if
> you decide, two less thru-hulls
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:27 AM, americo silva via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Bit expensive but switch to composting head
> > >
> > >> On Mon., Jan. 3, 2022, 7:27 a.m. Wade Wall via Public-List, <
> > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hi all,
> > >>
> > >> Happy New Year. I spent the day removing my plumbing. I need a new
> marine
> > >> holding tank and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations.? The
> old
> > >> one had a cracked top.
> > >>
> > >> Wade
> > >> Sophie #421
> > >> _______________________________________________
> > >> These businesses support your Association:
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> Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 21:27:05 -0500 (EST)
> From: Michael Connolly <crufone at comcast.net>
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> Cc: Wade Wall <wade.wall at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Marine holding tank
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> Wade,
> I am planning to convert the 30 gal v-bearth water tank for use as the
> holding tank. I then purchased two saddle tanks, one for water and one for
> fuel from Defender. They are Moeller Tanks.
> Michael #133
> > On 01/03/2022 7:27 AM Wade Wall via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Happy New Year. I spent the day removing my plumbing. I need a new marine
> > holding tank and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations. The old
> > one had a cracked top.
> >
> > Wade
> > Sophie #421
> > _______________________________________________
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> Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 19:02:01 -0800
> From: Stephen Gwyn <stephen.gwyn at gmail.com>
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> I did this about 10 years ago, so my memory may not be 100% accurate. But
> I just went to the local marine supply store (Trotac in Victoria, BC)
> and a plastic store (Industrial Plastics and Paints). There were a half
> dozen shapes and sizes. I took note of them all, went back to the boat and
> determined which was the largest that would fit. I use the space under the
> V berth, forward of the head, on the port side. Then I spent a bunch of
> time figuring out the layout of the fittings. The marine store was prepared
> to spin weld the fittings on for a very reasonable price.
>
> The result is smaller than it could be if I had a custom tank fitted, but
> it's big enough for 3 people for 24 hours, which all it needs to be. And it
> cost less than $150.
>
> No issues with toilet paper. Only real issue so far was sucking in floating
> seaweed.
>
> SG
>
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