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Elsan Disposal?

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John Burke
Elsan Disposal?
18 May, 2012 18:54
I have a Thetford portable toilet fitted in my boat and I struggle to find Elsan disposal points to empty it. The only one I have found is on Lough Derg at Dromineer, and that is reasonably disgusting. Elsan points are not marked on any maps I have, is there a map or even a list of locations where the disposal points are. This season I will be travelling north and possibly along the Grand Canal. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks JTB
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Patrick Mackey
Re: Elsan Disposal?
20 May, 2012 15:03
John,
This can be a problem on the Shannon.I'm sorry to hear that Dromineer is not up to scratch. It is a County Council facility and a note to them might remind them to give it a once over.
Your best bet elsewhere is to use the toilets at a quiet time or if you can identify the manhole on the drain empty direct into that. Essential kit for using the Elsan includes a roll of kitchen towel to mop up inevitable drips etc. Also a short hose with a union clip type connection is useful for getting tap water for the rinse out.
I don't know of any disposal points on the canal. Even toilets are in short supply so you may have to go to a petrol station.
The Shannon-Erne has the best Elsan facilities.
Paddy
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John Burke
Re: Elsan Disposal?
20 May, 2012 22:00
Thanks for your reply, letter to the Council regarding Dromineer and a re-think on the boat toileting facilities are on the cards. Thanks again JTB
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