Sail Life - SCAD TM1 and Raritan Marine Elegance head

In this week's video, I install a SCAD TM1 tank-level sensor and replace a hinge on our Raritan Marine Elegance head.
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[@sass1ap]

Maybe the generator company customer service could take lessons from the head customer service lol

[@Anmeteor9663]

Not much danger of fischer panda taking a lesson from anyone, unfortunately

[@brownnoise357]

​@@Anmeteor9663 Agreed. I'm just one of the Customers they have lost as a result. I had planned to attempt doing without an onboard generator, but my love of backups for backups has intervened. Although I won't be a heavy generator user, Solar, Wind and high output alternator being likely to cope most of the time, I will use a generator regularly to ensure everything stays in tip top Condition, along with regular servicing. Right now, I'm leaning towards a Cummins powered 7.9 kw just in case as that is a comfortable surplus above minimum needs. I like nicely oversized inboard diesel engines as well as Anchors and Winches tbh = less strains and stresses on everything. Best Wishes. Bob. 🤔👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️❤️

[@lbull2287]

Who knew you could make a holding tank sensor install interesting? Good on you, Mads!

[@danielculpepper8772]

I have the same Elegance toilet and each time I have communicated with Raritan has been an excellent experience. I might recommend that you add 2 small angled blocks to the bottom of the seat so that when the seat is down there is absolutely no side to side movement that will eventually stress and break your new hinges.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Pam Wall the Crusing Consultant who does seminars at all the boat show recommends this exact mod. Using the head in a rough seaway puts stresses on the seat hinges that regular toilet seats never ever would see. We have yet to do this mod and our seat loosens up over time because of it. So far it has been easier to tighten it up occasionally than it would be to cut the little.wedges and epoxy them to the seat and paint them. We have yet to break the hinges but we are running a cheap seat from Home Depot since a small round bowl seat fits just fine on the Raritan porcelain thrones.

[@mvlaubach]

My marine elegance shipped with two block designs - the flat that was installed, and a a stepped-style as well. So it looks like they have updated the parts that get sent. I guess I'll be swapping the blocks!

[@_oven]

I recommend adding a 38 mm (1.5") hose from the top of the holding tank to a through hull above the water line to replace the tiny vent that's normally present on these tanks. That way, any overflow will run unimpeded over board, with zero chance of damage. Our Beneteau Oceanis 323 has this solution, and it's been great.

[@donaldwatson554]

Well, Done Mads , once again, you amaze me with your abilities!

[@AnthroCryptoDoc]

I have enjoyed your videos for the last 4 years. You shouldn't be ashamed about your mess of hoses in the compartment, you should be ashamed for leaving your holding tank 3/4 full after you pulled out and left the boat for hurricane season forgetting to mitigate the risk of another poop disaster)))

[@s2sailingfree]

IDEA, LED PERMANENTLY ADHERED TO THE TOP OF THE HOLDING TANK, POWER ON PUSH BUTTON NEAR THE TOILET, CLEAR SIGHT GLASS IN THE SERVICE HATCH. PRESTO! PUSH BOTTON, LOOK 👀 THROUGH GLASS. 💩LEVEL.

[@alexbinkowski8405]

You have to drink every time Mads says "poop explosion". Ha ha ha.

[@mikenelson1387]

Could you have use your CerboGX / Touch to connect the external holding tank sensor? I used the CerboGX / Touch as my in tank sensor-monitor. And created a max and min alarm = push notification. Your part the reason I spend so much money on our boat 😅 Your the king of Oh glorious DIY. Thanks so very much!!!!

[@andrewruble7706]

Love the DYI segments Mads. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. I have to say, not sure how many times you said it but you should have called this the "Poop" video. LOL Thanks for sharing

[@et5222]

Am I only only one who would rather see Mads and Eva restore a boat rather than sail? Sorry, Mads and Eva....please don't enjoy life. We need you to buy another big boat that needs restoration done right (aka the Mads Way).... I cannot go consecutive episodes without hearing "thickened epoxy" or "Oh glorious sanding"....

[@philedwards5703]

Nice choice in the Wera mini screwdriver! You'll love it. Their competitor, Wiha, makes the best feeling full size screwdrivers out there! They're a joy to use if you find yourself in the market for a full size set in the future.

[@medickaisu]

take a drink every time Mads says "poop explosion"... ;-)

[@bootybandy]

I just love your channel Mads. Although it is tecnically a sailing channel, I love your DiY stuff. Such an inspiration to watch.

[@carlthor91]

Sailing = Boat Yoga.😱🤣👍

[@enmodo]

Glad you didn't get a Fischer Panda head, that story could have had a s***ty ending.

[@patriciaripple8892]

Adding a small block, starboard plastic or pvc is good, to each side of the seat towards the front and extending into the bowl will take the stress off the hinge. If you are still there in January, I’ll show you. We own s/v Capers near you.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I’ll take that idea!

[@chrisheath623]

Whenever I do a job on or near the head (even at home) I put some cling film or some plastic or even cardboard over the bowl before I start. You really don’t want to be fishing around down there trying to find that nut or washer that you’re going to drop. (It’s bound to be stainless or plastic so you won’t be able to pick it up with a magnet. )

[@TheCorsair]

Just imagine all the room you’ll have in the technical compartment once you send that Panda to Davey Jones locker! 🤣

[@motorcityboatwerks]

Your technical explanation and how-to are always unmatched, Mads. You are second to none, and you've convinced me to use a SCAD Tm1 in my head instalation. As always very nice job

[@JimKJeffries]

Have you considered using a silicon dielectric grease on your low voltage connections? No water to corrode could ever get in. Thanks for the great episode.

[@Tuppen-lf1fq]

We now need a “no to poop exploration “ t-shirt

[@colincoady9386]

Soft close on a heads, now that's fancy !

[@maxpool162]

I would recommend adding diode across coil, just to protect your output. Coil, when de-energized creates rather high voltage, which may be not safe for the output circuit of the sensor controller.

[@seanlimes2196]

I was thinking the same thing..add a flyback diode. Or replace the power hungry relay (which may be engaged for some time) with a cheap mosfet like a 2n7000 or bs170.

[@kylek2794]

The toolcheck plus kit is a great value - I got turned on to the Wera stuff by AAC / Morgans Cloud.

[@dcallan812]

No man glitter, but very interesting video with the doohickys 👍👍

[@magnusarvidsson4447]

Do you have a diode over the coil in that relay ? If not I would suggest ading one otherwise you risk frying the output of your tank meter.

[@mvlaubach]

Thanks! I'm installing my marine elegance now, and saw that Peggy (HeadMistress) like the SCAD products, so I was hoping for a way to connect the two, and here you are. Happy sailing!!

[@davidwehr2338]

Hi Mads - love all the videos. Im considering installing the TM1 on the holding tank on our 2012 Hanse 400. Wondering how it's worked for you since installing? Havent heard of any more poop explosions in subsequent videos - so Im guessing it's working - but any feedback appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Dave

[@rayb3117]

Love your euphanisms for explanations Mads. Humorous but you get the point across.

[@mbinnard]

Ahoy, Mads. We love what you do and hope you and Ava enjoy keeping us entertained. Did you find a way to get the tank level measurement from the SCAD TM1 onto the NMEA 2000 bus?

[@svbarryduckworth628]

We love our hand-pump non-automatic Raritan,PH-II head. I rebuilt it before we left Chicago in 2016 and haven't had it apart yet to do anything to it -not even replacing the joker valve in all that time. We are full-time cruisers who don't really stay in marinas so it was being used full-time that whole time with only a few weeks of breaks to visit family away from the boat. Like you the only issue we have had is the toilet seat. It loosens up every once in a while and the paint is getting gross from some of the cleaning wipes we use. Those Clorox sanitizing wipes work great cleaning the seat and lid but the "Bemis" brand aftermarket lid just isn't up to surviving due to some cheap paint they use. We never had a.fancy Raritan seat with soft-closures. The head.had a nasty old Bemis seat that we replaced with another from Home Depot and sure enough after a half dozen years it failed again. We do the same thing with the tank level by shining a light into it like you showed but we have long ago figured out exactly how long it takes to fill it with the two of us and that is pretty regular unless one of us is sick with the squirts and then it fills up much faster obviously. We have two 1" septic vent hoses for cross-ventilation which terminate in simple mushroom through-hull fittings high up on the hull near the toe rail. When the tank is overfilled the "contents(tm)' have no problem escaping out of one or either of the vents. It's pretty embarrassing to have the "contents(tm)" of the tank dribbling down the side of the white hull with an ugly brown steak down into the water so we try very hard not to have any explosions even if it goes outside. Good boat neighbors don't let the "contents(tm)" of this tank go into the water. Nobody believes the excuse that this is the hot cocoa overflow vent.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Soft close hinges break incredible easy.

[@Bretandmarisa]

Thanks for teaching me about relays!

[@piotrzakrzewski5643]

Dear Mads, from "the rest of the world"... could you please stick (back) to the metric units!!! its kinda a rodiculous you turned into inchyfooty maddnes!!!

[@joshuagoodstein2031]

Drinking game, every time he says "poop explosion" take a shot... Good Luck.

[@clarencebirdashaw8117]

You are the man I really enjoy your d y Work. Keep them coming Florida. People love your jobs. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

[@HyperionMV]

Why solder wires together instead of using but connectors? Don't you worry about vibration breaking solder?

[@GaryDeWitt-t6p]

A head (toilet) with a brain?! That's a new one on this landlubber. BTW, that's my favorite shower valve and wand, as experienced on older cruise ships.

[@georgepryor9534]

Did I hear Prickly Bay mentioned in one of the recent videos? We’re flying down there in February, and we’re planning on hanging out for a few days before starting our sailing adventure. Do you feel it’s worth exploring the island a bit or would you just take the boat out immediately for some island hopping?

[@formosa41]

So, I thought it would be fun to play a drinking game and take a shot everytime Madz says "POOP EXPLOSION"....at the hospital now getting stomach pumped, hopefully my vision returns😅😂🤣🤪

[@jeffvoight6586]

Of course, there's the very small project of filling in that gap by the computer monitor where that vertical rail lives. If you don't fill that in, eventually somebody is going to drop an important coin down there.

[@vandalorian8777]

I was surprised to see the holding tank so full. When ever I have hauled out I have always drained the tank, filled with fresh water & tank cleaner. If you don’t drain the tank you risk evaporation and the possibility of a more solid layer on the bottom of the tank

[@haydenwatson7987]

We also broke the hinges on our head. I went down to the local hardware store and bought the cheapest ROUND seat [which is what the non-boating world calls the compact marine size] with a soft close seat. Everything fit perfectly. Cost $32. Could have gotten it for $12 without the soft close.

[@waywoofy]

poop explosion ----- the new "thickened epoxy." 😂😂👍👍

[@Bill23799]

Chunky stuff? Oh great, I can no longer make a PB&J sandwich using Chunky PB . Thanks Mads.

[@bobrose7900]

I've been using an electronic relay... mechanical relays don't like high current dc. We've also just updated our Jasco back to wall heads with heavy duty soft close plastic seats - expensive but so worth it when on certain tacks! Our black water tanks vent just above the water line and work as an overflow, useful as the main outlet can block! Fun stuff, but like the gauge, shame our tanks are stainless... Great video.

[@pm1104]

Oh there’s nothing like having your head down the toilet or in the holding tank on a Sunday afternoon …..! 😂

[@gary5831]

New drinking game.. drink every time Mas says poop explosion

[@trailbarge12]

I'd pay $5 to never here you say "poop explosion" again..... oops too late.

[@gavin9472]

Sorry to be 'that guy' but looks like you have another task to add on to your to-do list.. one of your cabin lights is out🙈

[@joes7166]

so. is "poop explosion" going to replace " Oh glorious sanding"? "

[@henricagven2874]

do you know aliexpress web shop got a lot of stuff like cables and fans as well as light😇

[@PondoSinatra680]

I enjoy Mads saying Poop Explosion. I think he enjoys saying it.

[@Tomm9y]

I guess head seat hinges on a boat get much higher stressed than those on a terra firma installation. Additionally the hinges are more likley to move out of alignment as they are independent of one another.

[@crystalr.forbes8982]

Athena is the real Love Boat ❤ it can endure poop explosions! 😂

[@bryanwatt9751]

Lol! Every cruiser has a poop explosion story!

[@virtualburton]

Hi Mads. It’s funny because our boats are so similarly equipped, up to and now including the scad sensors lol.😂. Like you, I also have CZone and I have wired my scad sensors to the analogue inputs on my COI so I can see my holding tank levels on all of my MFD’s. You can also use that input to kick a relay to deactivate your toilet pump when it’s full, if the alarm function doesn’t work.

[@SailLife]

Great minds think alike? ;)

[@wobby1516]

Not to forget that a lot of relays have both open and closed connections

[@carlosdaroza]

“Poop explosion” appears to be your phrase of the day.

[@SailingSisu]

Wow, another fantastic episode, Mads! It's great to see you tackling the SCAD TM1 and Raritan Marine Elegance head. Your DIY skills never cease to amaze me! By the way, I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Raritan's customer service. And that tip about adding the angled blocks to eliminate side-to-side movement on the seat is brilliant. Keep up the awesome work, Mads, and thank you for inspiring us with your sailing adventures and handy DIY projects. Your channel is a true gem! Oh, and I also appreciate the recommendation about the larger vent hose for the holding tank - it's definitely a clever solution to ensure zero chances of damage. Sail on! ⛵️

[@malcolmmoy]

Any feedback from Fisher Panda?

[@SailLife]

Nothing from any official source

[@rayyoung7780]

Nice video Superman.😁

[@sqrczak]

That perfect shot of closing toilet tho...

[@mortenjrgensen4630]

See you 👍🏼🇩🇰 god arbejdslyst Mads

[@pockyb6887]

Oh, no metric measurements? Falling to the dark side, aye? It's good to see that the Imperial measurement system still works. You, Sir, are a talented man. My hat is off to you. Now, if we can get universal road signs. Keep up the good work!

[@realulli]

As long as he doesn't have to interface with anything else, the kindergarden units work as well as say, e.g. "two fingers high rum in the glass". SCNR. 😛

[@zaramark484]

Hi Mads. We had the proverbial poop explosion after our internal sensor stopped working! The SCAD TM1 is a strong candidate and your video is an excellent guide. Do you know if the TM1 output can be wired to a third-party display, such as our Phillipi? Or must we use the supplied display? Thanks!

[@SailLife]

Yikes! Poop explosions are never fun! What kind of display do you guys have from Phillipi? :)

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Nice! Except those weird measures you used there! What was that? 😱😰

[@ryanp0342]

Is the plan still to head up the east coast?

[@shaneprice7590]

Did you know that Murphy's Law has had an update, here in Ireland? It's called O'Tool's Law and states that Murphy was an optimist... 😀

[@codassong]

Wheres the link to that video?

[@dennisbreckner337]

As always you get it done.

[@garykagel7196]

Confused by the two wires (blue) from same contact going to both sides of flush "brain box". Or did it just look like a single spade connector?

[@davidlightsa]

I thought so too at first, but on closer inspection there are definitely two blue wires each on their own connector and relay terminal. Just wasn’t clear on the video at quick glance. Freeze frame at 15:49. 👍🏼

[@GeorgeLeamey-q3x]

Love it. Nice vid again.

[@larsespennilsson1353]

As always, well done Mads😊

[@n.vinther3087]

PLease Mads, Im watching this while eating, so for God's sake stop saying poop explosion 😅🤮

[@gregoryh4601]

Job well done in the Head Room! Mads you need this product Dolphin Industries Home of SEP-TEK by adding to your Tank it will help break down Mr 💩 Last Notes. Mads since you and Eva looking for a New Sailboat remodel Project and maybe a Family. That is an Awesome 70’ Racing Sailboat for Sale and you could out run Hurricane season plus Room for guest and family. Plus it is in the States.

[@camdening7315]

Does the SCAD sensor communicate with the Cerbo GX? Did you look at the Mopeka as well?

[@stevencook9167]

EXCELLENT WEEK

[@DouglasBWelch]

We've had the SCAD TM1 for a few seasons now. I think I have one of the first units. It's easy to use and pretty accurate. I have one complaint, we sail on Lake Ontario and have to put the boat on the hard every winter. Every year it needs to be recalibrated in the spring 😢. Not rocket surgery but annoying. I've corresponded with company and their support person said what I was describing was virtually impossible to happen and yet it does every year. Love your videos.

[@andersnilsson6625]

Another great video, thanks. But a little wonder, do you document everything well? Otherwise, it will be a nightmare for the next owner with all your clever connections. 💕😃😄

[@Anmeteor9663]

Seeing that plumbing birds nest behind the shower, KZbin should have age restricted this video! Absolutely shocking to show it😮. Mads has no shame at all. 😢

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

Ooohh so no more a oohh glorious poop explosion in one of the coming vlogs.😮 What a bummer Mads!!!😢 (haha tease tease😂🎉😊).

[@daviddefrees9883]

Great video. As a RV'er I know the importance of monitoring the holding tanks by having working gauges. I really like the alarm system wired in. You always do such neat work! As a retired Union Electrician I have an eye for detail. You always autograf your work. Great job.

[@karlfair]

Liked

[@MrEdwardhartmann]

Your idea of messy is my idea of a surgical operating room suitable for brain transplant surgery. My two car garage has less usable room than your head. That's messy!

[@jhill4874]

You think your holding tank space is a mess? Really? Looked good to me.

[@espowari]

When the flashlight came on I yelled 'ewww' at the screen! :> Great 'content' as always!

[@johnlivingston2942]

I love my Raritan Elegance! Three of us used it EXTENSIVELY on a six-week trip to the Bahamas. On that voyage and every time before and since it has worked flawlessly. It's a good thing, too, as getting to the various important bits in the back of it would be quite the pain. Now I just need to find a bidet adapter that will fit in the tight quarters that are the head's home.

[@kenttegneskog]

As always you are a champ Mads, i wish i had your knowledge. The locker was very tidy now

[@New.Adventures.Sailing]

As nearly always, excellent detail on the head situation. Gave me some good ideas on our head woes. Hopefully Ava will arrive in weeks, not months.

[@GI-AUS]

The old plumber who taught me everything worth knowing would give you a good telling off for having your black tank and your watermaker in he same compartment. I would just stand back and hear that unfold and you would hang your head in shame at the end of it...

[@LoLa-rs5jh]

You know you are funny right? Removing the fuse ……. 😅

[@volvotango8363]

Isn't crimping connections and wires recommended over soldering in marine applications?

[@Bill23799]

I hope when you empty your holding tank at sea you are careful to be sure you are not being escorted by a happy pod of carefree Dolphins. You don't want to hit Flipper in the head with a blast of chunky poop.

[@zeptak5532]

Love ya' Mads but "poop explosion" is just too funny.

[@jamesgordon2289]

How relieved must Mads be not having to fit a sensor inside the tank. Up until he said it was an external sensor, I was waiting for the moment when Mads lost his lunch when he opened the storage tank

[@gacastro]

How does the sensor compensate when the contents are sloshing around (not level) when under way?

[@monatheformerferalcat]

Boat good here. Is this really what cruise is? Can I spend a lot of time sailing and less boat problems?

[@thepigwillfly5869]

Maybe you covered this but why did yo not go with a composting head?

[@normanboyes4983]

Maybe because they are rubbish at composting?

[@thepigwillfly5869]

We have an Airhead in our 35ft sailboat and it works great. No need for all the headaches / smells of a marine head. @@normanboyes4983

[@mikegeoghan6973]

Poop Explosion -seventies punk rock group ??