Figured out why my Head wouldn't flush***PICS inside***

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:08 pm

My rear head is clogged beyond repair, I believe the pump has stopped creating suction. The front head had the pump replace back about 4 years ago and now I think, although it has been rebuild, it is time to replace the rear one.
What is that pump called first and where do I get a decent one for cheap, 2nd??

74' F44 Motor Yacht...

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:18 pm

What's the brand? Usually can get replacement parts for the pump, etc. I have a cheapie Jabsco that works fine but needs replacement parts (usually seals) about every 4 years. The replacement kit costs half the cost of the head but I'm stupid and stubborn and really don't want to rip out the toilet.

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:59 pm

randyp wrote:What's the brand? Usually can get replacement parts for the pump, etc. I have a cheapie Jabsco that works fine but needs replacement parts (usually seals) about every 4 years. The replacement kit costs half the cost of the head but I'm stupid and stubborn and really don't want to rip out the toilet.

I'mnot sure, I haven't looked at the pump yet. I just know it was rebuilt 4 years ago but not used for the past 3 years, so it's pretty newly rebuilt. My dad put a brand new one on the front head and it will suck you into it like an aero plane toilet. Don't know if another rebuild is what's gonna do it.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:11 pm

Then maybe it's time to look at the cheapo Jabsco. You can get one for under $150. It's manual and works fine.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:26 pm

Need more info. Make, model and any numbers you can supply. Sounds like the front unit may be a vacuflush model, the way you described it...

There may be more to your rear unit than you think, than just a pump or motor.

Perhaps you can take some pictures?

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:33 pm

Stripermann2 wrote:Need more info. Make, model and any numbers you can supply. Sounds like the front unit may be a vacuflush model, the way you described it...

There may be more to your rear unit than you think, than just a pump or motor.

Perhaps you can take some pictures?

Yea, they are both vacuum flush units. Don't know any other details.
My Heads have the chrome button behind the seats that you push when you go in, the red light comes on, then it turns to green then you press the pedal down and it sucks the stuff down. If you need extra water you pull the pedal up. Pretty nice when they work.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:55 pm

Visit Boatered.com and subscribe- it's free. You then can check with Vic Williams. He is the marine sanitation guru who can help you.

http://www.boatered.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=5

http://www.boatered.com

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:38 pm

Stripermann2 wrote:Visit Boatered.com and subscribe- it's free. You then can check with Vic Williams. He is the marine sanitation guru who can help you.

http://www.boatered.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=5

http://www.boatered.com

I registered but it never sent me an email. I guess i'll have to wait for it.

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:52 pm

I have been rebuilding my vacuflush system and the fellow who has been helping me in Mike Starito at Northeastsanitation.com. He is not cheap but he can guide you through any situation with vacuflush.

1967 seavoyager · Post by **1967 seavoyager** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:26 pm

Raritan makes a good throne. PHE-II. Electric, easy to get kits for & easy to repair.

rickalan35 · Post by **rickalan35** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:03 am

I installed SEALAND vacuflush toilets and they work great - GREAT!

That airliner sound you mentioned sounds like a Sealand system to me. Check out their website.

Rick

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:43 pm

Ahhh, I see you got some help on the other board. Good luck and let us know how you make out with the problem...

rickalan35 · Post by **rickalan35** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:20 pm

I Hate to actually sound stupid but (although I suppose it's kind of my normal operating mode).... but "What other board??"

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:42 am

The board mentioned in my previous post above.

rickalan35 · Post by **rickalan35** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:17 am

Trojan Boat Forum

Figured out why my Head wouldn't flushPICS inside

Figured out why my Head wouldn't flushPICS inside