IP-32 head hoses replacement

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9 years 9 months ago #5227 by howthom
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I've got original head hoses on my 1990 IP-32. The head recently backed up. I've removed the toilet and found no blockage there. I've been putting this job off for quite a while, but am now forced to change the hoses. Any advice on how to replace the main hose from the toilet to the y valve? I believe, I heard someone recommend cutting an access hole, but where do you cut it? The hose from the toilet goes down into the floor and under the cabinet to exit through the bulkhead by the holding tank. Do you get access by cutting a hole in the cabinet sidewall or do you have to get into the very tight space inside the cabinet at the floor? All aadvice will be appreciated. Thanks
Howard

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9 years 9 months ago #5229 by hayden
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Howard:
Many of us have been through this challenge. Some people remove the head sink and reach in there to access the hose and the vented loop that is just under the counter. Others cut an access panel next to the head in the side of the head cabinet give you full access to the hidden hoses and the screwed in vented loop fitting. The head hose goes down into the head floor then turns 180 degrees going vertical up and under the head countertop. Then, when built with the countertop off, the factory screwed in a vented loop fitting as high as they could get it. Then they used 5200 and glued the coutertop back down with zero plan to service this loop. From the vented loop/countertop the hose then goes back down into the head cabinet bottom and into the floor coming then into the settee base where you see it coming to the holding tank.

So, to make access to all this easier, I did cut the cabinet access panel and I also cut the base of the head cabinet. Be very careful when cutting or drilling into the head cabinet floor because it is against the hull and you can easily drill into the hull.

Bottomline, there is no easy way to do this, but cutting an access panel really makes sense and the factory should have down this from day one. If you do not like cutting in an access then you need to work through the sink. Not an easy aspect.

Hayden

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IP35-165 Island Spirit
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Rock Hall, MD

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8 years 4 months ago #6047 by Rwirtz
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Do you have photos of where you cut the access panels. Thanks.

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8 years 4 months ago #6048 by a Guest
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Have considered a composting head? When I bought my IP31 everything related to the head was original and needed replacement except the holding tank.. I decided to make the switch.... I've had an Air Head on my 31 for 6 years ... no stink, no leaks, easy care, and USCG legal. Every owner I have meet that has a composting head would never switch back. Just something to think about. Cliff

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7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago #6179 by SVUnity
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CJ, do you have any pictures of the Air Head in your 31?
I recently bought and am living aboard an '84 IP31 and I am considering making the switch but the size has me worried about how well it will fit in my 31.
Roughly looking at the dimensions seems like you would lose the use of the v-berth door at best.
I'd love to see what an Air Head looks like in that space
Thanks!
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