Get ready! Spring is just around the corner

Spring is the prelude to the summer season and it is time to think about the preventive maintenance of the various parts of our boat to keep everything in perfect condition for the summer. Thus, with the start of the year, many sailors make the decision to winterise their boats, but they often do not take into account all the elements that need extra care to keep them working as well as the first day, such as toilets and black and grey water tanks.

One of the situations that can cast a shadow over a fun and relaxing sailing day is the malfunctioning of the vessel’s sanitary facilities or bad smells caused by poor maintenance. To prevent this from happening, always remember contact professionals specialised in this area, such as Dahlberg, who are specialists in installation, repair, maintenance of marine sanitation systems and who can give you free advice. We always keep brand new DOMETIC and SANIMARIN units in stock, as well as spare parts to keep you up to date.

With nearly 50 years of experience in the field, we understand that winterising a boat and managing the sanitation system can raise many questions.  Do I have to leave water in the toilet bowl?  Is it necessary to dismantle the entire system? And, most importantly, how can the odour be eliminated? However, you can forget about all of these concerns and trust a specialist like Dahlberg!

There are many things to consider when winterising the black and grey water tank, such as the sanitary hoses, an element that if kept in perfect condition all year round, will prevent blockages in your toilet. How to do it? First of all, in the case of black water systems, we advise you to disinfect and sanitise the system with Adinet WC Nautic. It is a product that is poured directly into the toilet bowl and that eliminates the remains of paper and waste from the hose circuit, as well as unpleasant odours. However, in addition to this cleaning, it is always important to check that the entire hose circuit is tight and in perfect condition to avoid possible leaks. If the problem is only in the tank, we have the Dometic Tank Cleaner tablets which carry out a throughout cleaning. And, if the problems is in the grey water tank system (shower, washbasin, sink…), we have the Adinet Tank, which reduces the build-up of hair, grease and food thus, preventing bad odours and the dreaded blockages.

In the case of Dometic level sensors, their maintenance requires manual cleaning, with a special decalcifier to remove any deposits.  As the sensors are exposed to a lot of wear and tear throughout the season, it is recommended to perform good and regular maintenance to avoid having to replace them frequently.

In summary, wintering helps to preserve equipment for longer and extends the life of most consumable parts, which are the parts that wear the most. This is why we always advise you to have your black and grey water tank winterised by professionals in the field who know all the procedures to follow and all the parts of the system to check. This is the only way to save time and money on repairs, and since prevention is always better than cure, make sure to have your vessel ready for when you want to go sailing and, above all, avoid unpleasant odours coming from the sanitary facilities.