Unblocking a Jabsco toilet system - Boat Maintenance
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Jabsco Toilet not performing as it should?
This video will guide you through disconnecting the pipe connection from the toilet, removing the clogged pipe and cleaning it. It also covers the removal of the oneway valve near the holding tank and cleaning this unit and the removal of the Joker Valve at the toilet itself.
If you are finding that your toilet no longer flushes, this could be due to a solidified buildup in the pipework.
It is also a helpful video to watch if you need to replace your Joker Valve.
How do you know if you need to replace your Joker Valve? If you find that the toilet bowl fills up slowly after being flushed, it is likely that the Joker Valve needs cleaning or replacing. Following that you should have a dry bowl after a flush.
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WOW! Sailing around the world is so majestic and beautiful.
Ha Ha.....! We have a few funny stories about toilets onboard...
😂😂😂😂 I think Sailors just make it look all glamorous because misery loves company LOL
Always enjoy seeing boat repair videos
Nice to watch this one. It is however one of the worst jobs onboard.
Thanks for the video! just what I needed to get my head operational again! Good technique with the plastic bags too!
Thanks Bob. I am glad to hear that it has helped someone. Enjoy your sailing.
Never a pleasant job...
To significantly reduce the amount of calcium that accumulates try flushing the toilet way longer than normal. On our boat the rule is at least 10 seconds after the smelly stuff has gone, but the pipe to the tank is very long.
Why does this help? The calcium deposit is (I understand) a precipitation caused by the reaction of uric acid (pee) and salt water. If you eliminate as much uric acid as possible by longer flushing then there is much less uric acid to react and in turn create calcium.
Seawater is plentiful and free so why not? Of course if you're using a holding tank then it fills up quicker :(
We're live-aboards for 10 months in a year and have never had to clear the pipes since I replaced them 6 years ago. A happy side effect is that the joker valve also lasts longer - I've just replaced one today after the same 6 year period!
Incidentally there are stories of using vinegar (or stronger) to clear pipes. I wouldn't do this as these acids also attack the pump, rubber seals, valves and the interior of stainless steel tanks.
And finally....why the one way valve?? The toilet already has one built in; isn't it just adding complications and additional service items...?
Have fun sailing - we do!
The fills up the holding tank pretty quick.
Hi John, Thanks for the helpful information.
We tried vinegar and found that this had little to no impact. A good flush is really the best solution.
Regarding the second valve, Lagoon change the pipe size halfway along the run so that it can connect to the holding tank fixing (I think). The valve allows 2 different size pipes to be connected to each other. I assume you could also just have a converter connection without the valve.
Despite this, it was a nasty job to remove the pipework but satisfying to get rid of the buildup in the pipe.
Well I have manual equipment I don't know if that means I have a better chance or not LOL
Either way we will both end up taking the toilet apart along with the pipework at some point. Nasty work.
Is the one way valve piece that goes to the holding tank is that the same size joker valve that goes to the joker valve on the actual toilet?
Hi, SV Kalon. It was some time ago that I did this particular job but off memory, it is a bigger valve than the joker at the toilet connection. The valve unit is made by whale so you may be able to search for the dimensions there and compare but I am pretty sure they are different sizes.
What do you should’ve done be for you disconnect your hoses is to go to your breaker panel and turn off your boat Head be for you work on your Head
Very good point and we will definitely do that next time.
friggin nightmare
At the best of times. The worst is if the toilet is blocked by non family members.
Those duckbill valves cost peanuts , carry a spare and save yourself the hassle of stripping one to clean it.
That is definitely a good idea. Nasty job cleaning these and any part of the toilet system.
Frustratingly you didn’t show the method/chemicals used to clean the pipe, that’s the bit I wanted to know
Hi John. Sorry yes we should have shown that. We removed the pipe. Take it outside the boat and flex it to break up the contents. Some people do use chemicals but I don’t believe that is a good solution. By breaking it up you can ensure the pipes are totally clean. Good luck.