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Krumelur

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Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
« on: October 03 2023, 10:22 »
I would like to clean (flush) my holding tanks but I cannot get the lids to turn. I don't think anyone has ever used them to pump stuff out.
The tool to open them just bends. What would you suggest? Heat?
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Odysseus

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Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
« Reply #1 on: October 03 2023, 12:55 »
Short length of wood with 2 screws strategical placed to fit, then lever it open.
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tiger79

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Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
« Reply #2 on: October 03 2023, 13:02 »
I had to destroy my tank access port to remove it.  SVB sell replacements.  I fitted the new one with lots of silicone grease so hopefully it'll unscrew next time.
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sunshine

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Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
« Reply #3 on: October 19 2023, 08:54 »
Pair of pliers in the fully open position. Insert the handles into the two slots on the tank cover. Use a spanner (I used a shifter) on the pivot point of the pliers and turn. If your pliers have plastic handles, so much the better.
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Ailatan

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Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
« Reply #4 on: October 19 2023, 21:33 »
I used this tool
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