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Old 07-14-2014, 02:55 PM   #2
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Well, it's another thing that can break, another electrical connection with associated wiring run and circuit breakers and so forth.

We've been happy with ours, though.

Ours is freshwater, which I think cuts down on potential for odor, but also means you are cutting into your fresh water supply.

I perceive ours is quieter than the loud POP! I remember from the Vacu-Flush on our previous boat. Not a big deal, except when vacu-flushing at oh-dark-thirty and waking everyone up.

Routine maintenance is likely similar for electric vs. manual: joker valve.

I've had to replace the macerator pump/motor assembly, but that was after about 10 years of service. I reckon we (PO and us) got our money's worth from the first one, and the replacement didn't break the bank. Had to replace the solenoid after 11 years of service, ditto. The replacement work was relatively easy in both cases.

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