marine head wont fill with water on Freedom 235

[vpwisniewski]

I dont get any water coming into my head bowl when turning the dial. The pump makes plenty of noise running. I have checked that there is plenty of freshwater and the lever is opened in the access area. My freshwater washdown doesnt work either but the pump makes noise like it is running ok.
thanks very much
Vince

 

[Legend]

The older GW models do not use fresh water not sure about the newer models - I am guessing your thru hull head inlet valve is in the off position . once that is open the pump should self prime. The wash down and live wells also have thru hulls with on and off valves. Good luck.

 

[DennisG01]

If you're positive that whatever style head you have uses fresh water - you'd have to tell us specifically what you have since there are different kinds - and since you're not getting water out of a fresh water washdown - and assuming you're not mistaking it with a raw water washdown - check the filter at the pump.

 

[Freedom 235 Owner]

The head on my 2023 Freedom 235 uses seawater to flush once I have opened the ball valve beneath the front deck (next to the macerator ball valve which I do not use). During winterization a mechanic did find that a wire connection had failed and replaced with a new connector. I do not know exactly where the connector is located, but the system works fine. 'Hope this helps,