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Wed, 18 March 2020 16:17 |
Jimmy_Bonez
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Looking to get a portable macerator. Searching the forum I havent found any newer posts regarding anyones install or preference of brand. Looking for a little advice/input on which brands everyone likes best. Thanks in advance everyone
Jim DeMellia and Jen Radefeld and our cat Ickis
NH natives
1975 GMC “Palm Beach” ,455, her names Linda
Full time RVers exploring the beautiful and unusual parts of the country.
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Re: Portable Macerator [message #352909 is a reply to message #352892] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 20:31 |
lqqkatjon
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I don't think there is any real preference. jabasco or flo-jet. pretty simple device really.
I don't get the idea of a portable one, when a permanent one is not that hard to install. storage is limited, and I like my macerator tucked up and away underneath.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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Re: Portable Macerator [message #352911 is a reply to message #352892] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 21:05 |
MikeB
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Jim
I've been using a Seaflo brand on a 5th wheel for about 3 years now. It works great and only cost $80 on Amazon. The only problem I've had is it's designed to hook on RV waste pipes via the same ear hook design the hose couplers use. This puts too much wait on the ears (hooks) and after all the use they are starting to break off. I remove it after every use and that can be messy You may want to do a permanent install with a back up plumbing design to allow manual dumping in case it fails. That way you only have to clean store the hose. I know someone on here has designed a good system that I'll probably be doing in the future on my coach.
M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352914 is a reply to message #352909] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 22:21 |
jimk
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They are available through us.
However a GMC is different than the SOB type, so call me and I will discuss.
On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 6:32 PM Jon Roche via Gmclist <
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> I don't think there is any real preference. jabasco or flo-jet. pretty
> simple device really.
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> I don't get the idea of a portable one, when a permanent one is not that
> hard to install. storage is limited, and I like my macerator tucked up and
> away underneath.
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> Jon Roche
> 75 palm beach
> EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
> St. Cloud, MN
> http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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Re: Portable Macerator [message #352936 is a reply to message #352892] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 13:49 |
Scott Nutter
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Jim,
I went with this kit. Jim K from Applied can get it for you.
Clean Dump CDTO Twist-On Portable Macerator System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HRMYLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_007CEbKKM8JDG
But truthfully, if I'm camped for more than a couple of days I still prefer to use the old hose.
Scott
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1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352937 is a reply to message #352936] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 14:12 |
jimk
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Like to see people laying on the ground at the dump area with the low frame
GMC.
The other coaches are lot higher so you not need to lay down
On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM Scott Nutter via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Jim,
> I went with this kit. Jim K from Applied can get it for you.
> Clean Dump CDTO Twist-On Portable Macerator System
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HRMYLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_007CEbKKM8JDG
> But truthfully, if I'm camped for more than a couple of days I still
> prefer to use the old hose.
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
> installed MSD Atomic EFI
> Houston, Texas
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352942 is a reply to message #352939] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 15:09 |
Jimmy_Bonez
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Scott that’s something that I think I’d like to get. I also prefer the use of OEM sewer pipe. Although traveling around the country there were several occasions that dumping uphill or over a storm drain style dump site was necessary. Matt I’ll have to take a look at your setup and see if sways me differently. Thank you for you responses. Thank you Jim. When Im ready to purchase I’ll give the shop a call. Thank you.
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> On Mar 19, 2020, at 3:30 PM, Matt Colie via Gmclist wrote:
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> jimk wrote on Thu, 19 March 2020 15:12
>> Like to see people laying on the ground at the dump area with the low frame
>> GMC.
>> The other coaches are lot higher so you not need to lay down
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>> Jim Kanomata
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> Jim,
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> Maybe you should look at mine (slightly modified). I never have to lay on the ground. The only thing that is tough is reaching the tank valve and
> that is just because I don't bend that well these days. I'm not about to take that valve away.
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> Matt
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352944 is a reply to message #352942] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 15:49 |
tphipps
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to solve Matt's problem, they make electric valve pullers that will bolt on to your current valve and pull it open and push it closed.
My current coach has 2, one on each tank. Works like a champ.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352945 is a reply to message #352937] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 16:26 |
MikeB
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jimk wrote on Thu, 19 March 2020 14:12Like to see people laying on the ground at the dump area with the low frame
GMC.
The other coaches are lot higher so you not need to lay down
On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM Scott Nutter via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Jim,
> I went with this kit. Jim K from Applied can get it for you.
> Clean Dump CDTO Twist-On Portable Macerator System
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HRMYLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_007CEbKKM8JDG
> But truthfully, if I'm camped for more than a couple of days I still
> prefer to use the old hose.
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
> installed MSD Atomic EFI
> Houston, Texas
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Ha. That would be me the first time emptying my GMC tank. What made it worse was the coach was facing slightly down hill so I ended up with a pipe and hose filled with gray water at almost level. Lucky no one was behind me...
M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352972 is a reply to message #352958] |
Fri, 20 March 2020 23:52 |
Bill Van Vlack
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When I installed the mascerator I used a 4-way plumbing stack fitting. The sweep side inlets are each connected to one of the two tanks, the outlet connects to a tee to the mascerator and straight through to the old large hose dump pipe. The straight inlet of the tee connects to a check valve and then to a female hose fitting that is hooked up to the fresh water hose. The mascerator outlet is hard piped to the DS and connected to a small flex and expandable mascerator hose which is stored in a 1-1/2" electrical conduit and elbow. A keyed waterproof switch turns the mascerator on and off.
Process is... 1) Pull the hose out and run it to the dump pipe. 2) open the BW tank and pump. 3) close the BW valve and open the GW valve and pump again. 4) Close both valves and hook up the fresh water hose. 5) flush the piping and hose. 6) store the mascerator hose and disconnect and store the fresh water hose. 7) drive away.
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #352987 is a reply to message #352972] |
Sat, 21 March 2020 11:23 |
6cuda6
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Bill do you have any pictures of the setup? I dont have a GW tank but like the idea of being able to flush the works.
Bill Van Vlack wrote on Sat, 21 March 2020 00:52When I installed the mascerator I used a 4-way plumbing stack fitting. The sweep side inlets are each connected to one of the two tanks, the outlet connects to a tee to the mascerator and straight through to the old large hose dump pipe. The straight inlet of the tee connects to a check valve and then to a female hose fitting that is hooked up to the fresh water hose. The mascerator outlet is hard piped to the DS and connected to a small flex and expandable mascerator hose which is stored in a 1-1/2" electrical conduit and elbow. A keyed waterproof switch turns the mascerator on and off.
Process is... 1) Pull the hose out and run it to the dump pipe. 2) open the BW tank and pump. 3) close the BW valve and open the GW valve and pump again. 4) Close both valves and hook up the fresh water hose. 5) flush the piping and hose. 6) store the mascerator hose and disconnect and store the fresh water hose. 7) drive away.
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #353001 is a reply to message #352958] |
Sat, 21 March 2020 16:53 |
tphipps
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Matt, Manufacturer is barker, www.barkermfg.com. I picked this one up as a Camping World closeout. Their Auto-Drain is made for 1 1/2" #24140, and 3" #24130. It attaches to your current valve (2 bolts) and has a remote switch for installation at your convenient spot.
The box indicates Valterra/Bristol models. I do not think a Thetford valve would be a obstacle.
Check their web site.
I had to replace a drain valve on the black tank. Tiny bits of TP had gotten behind the sliding portion of the valve and then became hardened paper machie (sp?). This was an afternoon job because the plumbing had been assembled and glued in place, without thought of ever replacing any of it.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #353010 is a reply to message #353001] |
Sat, 21 March 2020 19:30 |
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Matt Colie
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tphipps wrote on Sat, 21 March 2020 17:53Matt, Manufacturer is barker, www.barkermfg.com. I picked this one up as a Camping World closeout. Their Auto-Drain is made for 1 1/2" #24140, and 3" #24130. It attaches to your current valve (2 bolts) and has a remote switch for installation at your convenient spot.
The box indicates Valterra/Bristol models. I do not think a Thetford valve would be a obstacle.
Check their web site.
I had to replace a drain valve on the black tank. Tiny bits of TP had gotten behind the sliding portion of the valve and then became hardened paper machie (sp?). This was an afternoon job because the plumbing had been assembled and glued in place, without thought of ever replacing any of it.
Tom
Tom,
Thanks, I'm interested, but at the going price on Ebay, it will have to wait a while. It would take some cleave adaptation to mount it on a Therford valve.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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Re: Portable Macerator [message #353031 is a reply to message #352892] |
Sun, 22 March 2020 11:13 |
jhbridges
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There was one of those clip - ons in the stuff we got donated from Jimmy's old Pumpkin that didn't sell on eBay/Craigslist. I don't remember if it sold at the flea market or not, I'll look sometime in the near future. Current coach has a Jabsco installed, and I didn't like the idea of busting the ears on the outlet pipe so I never used it. I dunno it works or not. If I find it I'll try it. I have a sewer hose for extended stays.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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Re: [GMCnet] Portable Macerator [message #353043 is a reply to message #353031] |
Sun, 22 March 2020 17:42 |
Jimmy_Bonez
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Sounds good Johnny
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> On Mar 22, 2020, at 12:14 PM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist wrote:
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> There was one of those clip - ons in the stuff we got donated from Jimmy's old Pumpkin that didn't sell on eBay/Craigslist. I don't remember if it
> sold at the flea market or not, I'll look sometime in the near future. Current coach has a Jabsco installed, and I didn't like the idea of busting
> the ears on the outlet pipe so I never used it. I dunno it works or not. If I find it I'll try it. I have a sewer hose for extended stays.
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> --johnny
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> Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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