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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerators [message #320918 is a reply to message #320913] Sun, 23 July 2017 19:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Rob
When I read that I assumed that Scott is hooked up to city water, leaves the 3" hose in the drain and leaves the dump valve open all the time (ignoring possible solids buildup in the tank when using the stool) and takes 60 minute or longer showers.

Emery Stora

> On Jul 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:
>
> Scott,
>
> I'm confused!
>
> Why would you want to turn on the macerator when taking a shower?
>
> Avions have a 40 gallon black tank, no gray tank, a 38 gallon fresh water tank, and level indicating lights on both which come on at
> 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and full.
>
> I monitor the level indicators and when the black tank gets 3/4 full I know I'm going to have to dump soon.
>
> Photos of my macerator installation on the Avion:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6528-macerator-install.html
>
> Photos of a Jabsco macerator:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6005-macerator-innards.html
>
> Photos of the quick disconnect SeaFlo macerator:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6769-seaflo-macerator.html
>
> This is what I will install in the Kingsley because it is a quick disconnect model. The mating piece to the macerator inlet replaces
> the rubber hose and screw clamp inlet connection for the Jabsco. A plug in connector will be used for 12VDC and screws retained in
> the bracket with wing nuts to hold the macerator to the bracket. This will allow the macerator to be replaced quickly if and when it
> fails.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott Nutter
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 1:19 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerators
>
> Another question for macerator users:
>
> I have a twist on macerator, but have never used it. So I have absolutely no experience with a macerator.
>
> The macerator needs to be turned on and off manually. That seems rather inconvenient while taking a long shower(unless you have a
> switch within reach
> of the shower). So that would be a mark against using one? Where the gravity 3" hose never needs to be turned on and off while
> camping.
>
> The only real positive I can think of on the macerator is that it will pump uphill, and long runs. But at normal campgrounds pumping
> uphill is hardly
> ever a issue.
>
> Anything I'm missing? How/why is the twist on macerator better/easier than the 3" gravity hose in a normal campsite? You still need
> to twist on and
> off both styles.
>
> I would like to use my twist on macerator, but just haven't seen it as a advantage. Opinions?
>
> Thanks, scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
> Houston, Texas
>
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