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Post by Don Reaves on Mar 8, 2016 10:56:41 GMT
Hoppy,
Yes, it's a legal issue. However, the law permits the plumbing as long as it is "permanently" disabled. The authorities will accept the system if the handles have been removed or tie-wrapped in the "off" position. I'm sure this provision exists for boats passing through the region to other places where you can dump legally.
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Post by hoppy on Mar 8, 2016 12:04:33 GMT
Ok, so it can be fitted and you just wait until you are 12 miles offshore before you refit the handles or cut the cable ties
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Post by On y va on Mar 8, 2016 12:47:35 GMT
.... Which reminds me of a little story about a blocked black water tank of some years ago .... Thanks for your story. I haven't had such a good laugh in a long time. Where I sail, we don't have Y-valves or thru-hulls allowing you to dump the black water tank. Everything stays on board until you get to a pump-out facility. It can be a real nuisance having to locate one in an emergency, but you learn to plan ahead. Funny people these americans. After China, the 2nd highest energy wasters and polluters in the world, yet you cannot pee or poo in the water!
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Post by sleighride on Mar 8, 2016 16:40:55 GMT
In the US, under federal regulations jointly administered jointly by the US Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency, holding tanks can be discharged outside of the three-mile limit offshore. This does not apply to inland lakes of course.
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Post by DUET on Mar 8, 2016 20:44:31 GMT
2010 50 DS I have tried many systems, but the one that work's the best and simple to install can be found at: www.scadtech.com/tank_monitorsI have one on each tank and each has performed flawlessly for five years.
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Post by dublin on Mar 8, 2016 21:04:06 GMT
I have been using the scantech for two years and very happy with it. Much chaper than globius
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Post by sleighride on Mar 8, 2016 21:24:11 GMT
Unlike the Globius, it looks like Scadtech does not work for those of us with metal holding tanks?
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Post by timpeacockuk on Jul 4, 2016 8:02:47 GMT
Never felt the need for anything more complicated than a light behind the tank on our 2009 42DS. I bought a stick on square LED panel for 3-4 Euro from a Chinese bazar in Spain. Just a matter of sticking it on the back of the tank, gluing a switch in place beside the tank and connecting to existing wiring via an additional in-line fuse. If your 2010 42DS is similar to mine then there will be a spare power connector above the aft holding tank. It only took about 10 minutes to install. I simply pull the cover panel forwards and press the switch to see tank level. No chance of any leaks, quick, convenient, accurate and dirt cheap. I see that one other person also suggested an LED. I don't know about the forward holding tank but expect it will also be translucent and have spare power inside the locker.
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Post by timpeacockuk on Jul 4, 2016 8:08:14 GMT
Hi, after trying a few other ideas I think that I will try to follow your idea and fit a cheap LED behind the tank. I have found the spare electrical connector in the heads tank cupboard, but now for the daft question! There is no power to this electrical connection at present. Is there a specific fuse space in the fuse board that I need to find? Do you know which one it is or is it simply a matter of going through them all one at a time until I find the right one. Any help that you can give would be appreciated. Many thanks Tim
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