Waste Tank Carbon filter

aero3113

I’m surprised at how much money they want for a new inline carbon filter. Has anyone cut one open, glued new PVC fittings on so it will screw apart, then be able to open refill with new carbon when needed? 

raybo3

That's the same one I have. Its about a $100. Insane!!

Stodge

I switched to Big Orange refillable a while ago.  It costs about $12-$20 to refill it with charcoal from the pet store made for aquariums.  

Ian

I made my own, $19 from the pet store for a box with 2 seasons worth of filter charcoal.

Willhound

Yep. 12 bucks. Canuck bucks. So about 9 Yankees.

Ian

And I believe I made mine based on a @Willhound post.

Liberty44140

Yep aero I took that same one, cut it open, added pvc threaded fittings and re filled for about $20. Took 20 min, now every other year it’s re fillable for $7 

Michael T

As usual.......great advice from SMART Rinker owners! best forum anywhere!

Willhound

I found this one a little long. Hard to fit in the space I had so am building a new one with a shorter piece of larger pipe for this season.

rmfriday

I did the same, thee is a "kit" on ebay that sends you everything you need.
It works well.

Ian

I sized mine to lay on top of the tank and secured with a zip tie. Out of the way in an unused space.

mattie

Hey RBO's - Big Orange even has a Rinker on their web page!
https://bigorangefilter.com/

I did the Big Orange filter. One thing I really like about it is the bypass vent. That thing howls at pumpout time.

Willhound

Absolutely should have a vent. That's what the brass looking thing on mine is. Additionally, when I changed my waste tank last year I bought a Dometic/Sealand model with built in vent too.

Dream_Inn

@mattie - Big orange was developed by a Rinker owner.  I remember when he started that business up right on the RBO forum.

I am also one that has always used my own homemade filter.  Really cheap, really easy, and works great.

YYZRC

Anyone got a coupon code for a big orange? Love that it’s a Canadian company. 

mattie

YYZRC said:

Anyone got a coupon code for a big orange? Love that it’s a Canadian company. 

Think coupons are rare. Got some offer at a boat show few yrs back. Never used it. 

I got free shipping last spring.....bout it. Very happy with product nonetheless.

great service & packaging.

Liberty44140

If you do just want to buy one, amazon has the Voker brand for $47. 

aero3113

I cut open my filter. I was surprised, the carbon didn’t smell at all. Tomorrow I’ll get an end cap with a screw on cap and install the threaded union into it. 

Liberty44140

Good work! Walmart aquarium carbon for around $8, you only need one of them, then I used scotch pads 2ply at each end as media, you can use the old media as a template, nice to have it all replaced and fresh 

Ian

Get a pair of the admirals old stockings/hose and fill a leg with the charcoal and put in the tube. Keeps the mess down a bit.

aero3113

I also have a tank saver valve I’ll be installing. 

Liberty44140

Nice!!! I went with the $15 Home Depot version, that is a much safer bet (no pun intended) 

Dream_Inn

Aero, I have that tank saver as well.  I've seen my tank still get sucked in a little even with the tank saver, so I always take it a bit easy with those quick pumpouts!

aero3113

I figured with the carbon filter the vent valve is needed even more. I’m surprised one wasn’t already installed.

aero3113

Finished up the end cap today, just need to get some filter media and charcoal.

Willhound

Looks good. U.S. uses a lot of PVC for plumbing. Up here in Canuckistan it's all black ABS. PVC only allowed for outside of building.

Liberty44140

Looks good aero!

aero3113

I put the filter back in today, looks like original! I also installed the vent valve. When I drilled I was using a socket adapter on the hole saw and wasn’t thinking. When the hole saw went through it dropped right in the tank! Wasn’t fun getting out. Since I had access to the tank sensors, I cleaned the surfaces so they will read correctly. In spring, I will give the whole tank a good cleaning. Sorry for the graphic pics!

reneechris14

dude that gross

aero3113

As you can see, it looks like the previous owner didn’t clean the tank at all. In spring, I plan on using tank buster to clean it out. I’ve read if needed use a double dose and it works really well.

Thetford Corp White 1.6 oz 96527 Blaster Holding Tank Cleaner-4-Pack 1.6 oz. Pouches, 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3XYRG5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JzzsEbFPH3HZ4

reneechris14

I can't see my tank because of the build on the 342. When a had my 270 I pumped out on flushed it out all the time seem to help keep it clean enough and continue to do this on my 342. May give that stuff a try in the spring.