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Leaking Macerator [message #212749]

Sat, 29 June 2013 14:44

WD0AFQ

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Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.

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Some time back I mentioned I had two leaking macerators. Figured it out today. Rubber gasket/washer on each side of impeller missing. Was not thinking when I found two on one of my parts units or I would have taken one to town and tried to find two more. So, not leaking now but one of my spares is going to leak.
Had one macerator that worked off the coach but would not pump when mounted. Tore that puppy apart also. Impeller was cracked where the shaft goes through allowing the shaft to spin inside the impeller.
My newest "run dry" Jabsco has no visable shaft in the end. Cant turn it with screwdriver like the older ones.
Is this information of any value to anyone here? I doubt it. But, makes me feel good to tell you anyway. Got a new macerator on the coach and two working spares. Got two parts units. Should never need to buy another macerator during my lifetime. Very Happy

Its life's little achievements that makes one feel good. I just have a need to share with someone who has a clue, not Teri. She does not dump the tank. Very Happy

dan

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Re: Leaking Macerator [message #212756 is a reply to message #212749]

Sat, 29 June 2013 16:19

rick flanagan

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Registered: May 2010

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Hey Dan,
Always good to have a spare. Macerators only stop working when you need them most. Many years ago up near Glacier National Park mine stopped when I went to dump. Oh Dang!!! I had a spare, but no auxiliary clean-out. Had to find a very steep hill on a dirt road. I parked the coach facing downhill, and had my wife block all 6 wheels with rocks. This made the "fun stuff" move away from the tank opening, thus allowing me to remove the pump without taking a poop bath. It worked (mostly). Within 2 days I had an auxiliary 3" clean-out. Over the years I have had to use it a few times. Dang kids.

Rick

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Re: Leaking Macerator [message #212761 is a reply to message #212756]

Sat, 29 June 2013 16:33

WD0AFQ

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Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.

Karma: 207

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I hear you Rick. I have a 3 inch that I can get under the coach and hook the hose to when I have to. I can change my macerator in 5 minutes now. Quick disconnects are the ticket. Two clamps and 4 mounting bolts, this thing is history.
Life is good, once again.
Dan

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