Trojan Boat Forum

I removed my "T", schedule 80, PVC fitting (gray in color), that ran to the macerator for overboard discharge. I now just want to connect the two hoses where the "T" had been and simply use just the pump out option. The "T" fitting was 1 1/2 inches. I bought a schedule 80 (gray in color) coupling connector 1 1/2 inches. Is there a trick to getting the flexible hose over and around the PVC fitting? It is hell!!! I went out and bought a sink tail piece, regular white PVC, schedule 40, fitting that will fit a little looser and is not right, but may have to do and will probably be fine once I tighten a couple hose clamps around it. If I can't figure out the trick then the white PVC will have to suffice, but I'd like to use the same type stuff that was origainlly in there and probably code. I tried vaseline and heating it with a lighter, to no avail. any suggestions? thanks.

Sounds like you need a standard barb fitting there (from your local boat store). I have found that if you heat the end of the flex hose with a heat gun, it will stretch to go over most fittings. I have also found that the hose will eventually fail if it is over-stretched. Some brands of barbs need excessive stretching that will cause this failure. Take a section of hose to the store and make sure the barb will fit - this will save a lot of aggravation.

Heat Gun, that's the only way. ( w/ curl attachment is best ) and use Silicone Grease. Never 5200/4200.

Good luck
Patrick

used propane torch to warm uo. fitting went right in, no effort needed. too bad i tortured myself last nite

I put the end in boiling water until soft, it stays nice and soft for about 2 minutes after removal so you have to work fast but it works great..........