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09-14-2020, 08:45 PM
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City: Port Ludlow
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One more VacuFlush issue
I have a vacuflush push button flush model 4806. It works great, holds pressure, no leaks, no problems for nearly 10 years. However, when I add water to the bowl and close the lid, flushing will almost always cause a backsplash of the bowl water. The inside of the lid is wet. If I happen to leave the lid open, the water splashes out onto the walls and floor. It seems like there may be too much pressure. Any ideas as to what causes this and how to remedy it? Again, it only happens when I add water to the bowl. Thanks
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09-15-2020, 02:43 PM
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City: Warwick, RI
Vessel Name: Susan Helena
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So don't add water to the bowl.
Mine does that too. Try slowing down the peddle push.
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09-15-2020, 07:37 PM
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City: Scappoose, OR
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I agree with Mike66, my two VF toilets only do that if very full and you push the pedal really fast.
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09-15-2020, 07:51 PM
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City: AR
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How would you suggest he "slow down" pushing a flush button (Re-read his post)?
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09-15-2020, 08:09 PM
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City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
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Yes, it’s an electric, push button flush. I am wondering if there is an adjustment to prevent the splash.
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09-16-2020, 12:34 PM
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City: Warwick, RI
Vessel Name: Susan Helena
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Okay, back to plan A. Don't add water. Or buy more paper towels.
Sorry, don't have much to add unless there is a way to adjust or change the vacuum switch to decrease the pull.
If it is an off the shelf switch, perhaps you can source one with a lower cut off point.
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09-16-2020, 03:25 PM
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These are set at the factory. Demetic suggests not to adjust it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mike66
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09-16-2020, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
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my vacuflush can be a little splashy that way. I have about a 6 foot run of 1 1/2 inch hose to the vacuum generator to the head.
I am wondering if longer lengths of hose adding additional vacuum storage may increase the splashing issue? Just a thought.
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09-16-2020, 08:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drb1025
Yes, it’s an electric, push button flush. I am wondering if there is an adjustment to prevent the splash.
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Put the lid down.
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09-17-2020, 08:38 PM
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Guru
City: Port Ludlow
Vessel Name: Fiddler
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Apparently nobody has a solution here. I’m going to contact Marine Sanitation and will post if they have any good ideas.
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09-17-2020, 09:58 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike66
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Tried that for another reason once. Cost? A new vac switch. Don't do it.
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FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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09-21-2020, 03:05 PM
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#13
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Guru
City: Warwick, RI
Vessel Name: Susan Helena
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Curious. What happened?
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