Updated- end of thread,something in the black tank.

mechanic's magnet maybe????? Taped on a longer, bendable rod

Do you have access to the top of your black tank? We cut a hole in the top of ours and installed a boat Deck Plate just in case something like this ever happened. We also use it to more throughly clean the black tank from time to time.

Industrial grade magnet on a line? You need a way to jockey it around in there though....couldn't be too far out of sight.

Pipeman wrote:
mechanic's magnet maybe????? Taped on a longer, bendable rod

If that braided hose is austenitic stainless steel (type 316) then it would be non-magnetic. Can't hurt to try tho. Maybe a tool grabber like this:

Pick up tool

agesilaus - that was my thought, will have to give a try anyway.

agesilaus wrote:

Pipeman wrote:
mechanic's magnet maybe????? Taped on a longer, bendable rod

If that braided hose is austenitic stainless steel (type 316) then it would be non-magnetic. Can't hurt to try tho. Maybe a tool grabber like this:

Pick up tool

Grabber tool,there is nothing magnetic on that part,just tried a magnet on mine.

Since I've done something similar I can tell you. If your dump valve is a straight shot take a long 2x2 with a small angle piece attached and fish for it. Of course you'll have to empty your tank first--just make sure you only open the dump valve part way and your rinse hose won't escape.

OTOH, you could just let it escape into the dumjp tank and buy a new one for like $20.

Leave it in. What harm can it do. If it comes out when you flush so what. I assume that if you had it you would not try to repair it.

We are just worried about it plugging up the tank in the future.

Well the next problem of not getting it out is jamming the valve open,it needs to come out as it will eventually clog and collect debris.If you can't hook it can you get at the tank?Can you get at the tank to move it around with a heavy magnet against the bottom to help align it?