[calcapt]

I happen to believe that a working lav is a basic and expected necessity for paying passengers. Have ops call contract maintenance and get it fixed. No voting and no discussions. If a creative crew wants to try resetting a breaker or jiggling a handle - go for it. If that doesn't work, get it fixed right and then continue on your way. The pressure to go by others should have no bearing on a prudent and sound decision by the captain. There are no committees or democracies on my airplane.