Bendit
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2007
- Messages
- 323
- Location
- New Zealand
- Vessel Name
- Pioneer
- Vessel Make
- Westcoaster 53 converted to pleasure
TMC (cheap copy of Jabsco) with standard (large) porcelain bowl has been in use for nearly 12 years.
I have replaced the flapper valve twice but that's all. I removed the water impeller when we installed it and connected it to the raw water wash-down pump via a pressure controlled solenoid valve. It's very quiet and reliable. We have a spare pump on board but have never needed it.
It's plumbed to an ancient Lectrasan EC which runs on the start batteries, although the toilet itself runs on the house.
It's all 24V which helps with "grunt" but replacement 24V electrodes for the Lectrasan cost almost the same as a complete 12V Lectrascan unit!
I always fill the system with fresh water when leaving the boat. This reduces the sulfur smell when next using the head.
I have replaced the flapper valve twice but that's all. I removed the water impeller when we installed it and connected it to the raw water wash-down pump via a pressure controlled solenoid valve. It's very quiet and reliable. We have a spare pump on board but have never needed it.
It's plumbed to an ancient Lectrasan EC which runs on the start batteries, although the toilet itself runs on the house.
It's all 24V which helps with "grunt" but replacement 24V electrodes for the Lectrasan cost almost the same as a complete 12V Lectrascan unit!
I always fill the system with fresh water when leaving the boat. This reduces the sulfur smell when next using the head.
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