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New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84703] Sat, 15 May 2010 11:53 Go to next message
ernie is currently offline  ernie   United States
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We're in Lincoln City, Or on the way to Western States at Auburn, Ca.
Just today our toilet won't bring water in to flush.It will empty mechanically. I do have water in all the right places--
kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower. but not to the toilet.
Is this a warranty issue with Thetford? It's only about a year old, and was installed by an RV dealer in Ellensburg, Canopy Country.
Is there something I can do temporarily until we get back to Ellensburg? Right now we're pouring water in to flush it.
ernie


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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84723 is a reply to message #84703] Sat, 15 May 2010 15:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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Did it ever work?
Is the water supply shut off?
Is the float level high enough?
They do need lots of water in the bowl to flush properly.
Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84743 is a reply to message #84703] Sat, 15 May 2010 18:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ernie, take a water picture in with you and pour it in the bowl until you get it fixed. Better yet, just use the shower hose.
Dan


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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84754 is a reply to message #84723] Sat, 15 May 2010 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ernie is currently offline  ernie   United States
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[quote title=Harry wrote on Sat, 15 May 2010 13:38
>>Did it ever work?
Yes, it worked two days ago.

>>Is the water supply shut off?. No, but this is the first use since winter storage.

>>Is the float level high enough?
There's no water in the owl at all.
They do need lots of water in the bowl to flush properly.
[/quote]
ernie


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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84761 is a reply to message #84754] Sat, 15 May 2010 20:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Why would you keep an owl in your toilet?

Roy Keen Minden,NV 76 X Glenbrook
Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84764 is a reply to message #84761] Sat, 15 May 2010 20:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Probably something to do with "I don't care a hoot." or "I don't give a
****."

Ken H.

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Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84781 is a reply to message #84743] Sat, 15 May 2010 23:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Dan,

I think he'll have to take a water PITCHER in with him as I don't think a
water PICTURE will work! ;-)

Sorry I just couldn't resist! ;-)

Hope you're smiling!

Actually the shower hose is the best idea!

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Ernie, take a water picture in with you and pour it in the bowl until you
get it fixed. Better yet, just use the shower hose.
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Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84784 is a reply to message #84781] Sun, 16 May 2010 00:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Check to see that the foot lever is actually pushing the water valve in when lifting.

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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84811 is a reply to message #84703] Sun, 16 May 2010 09:04 Go to previous message
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ernie wrote on Sat, 15 May 2010 12:53

We're in Lincoln City, Or on the way to Western States at Auburn, Ca.
Just today our toilet won't bring water in to flush.It will empty mechanically. I do have water in all the right places--
kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower. but not to the toilet.
Is this a warranty issue with Thetford? It's only about a year old, and was installed by an RV dealer in Ellensburg, Canopy Country.
Is there something I can do temporarily until we get back to Ellensburg? Right now we're pouring water in to flush it.
ernie


Ernie,

You do not say what model of toilet.
They come is several types. With most, water can be added to the bowl with a separate control. If that is not working, either the water to the toilet is shut off, or the linkage to the ball valve has disengaged. The manuals are available online and the fixes are not that tough.

Good Luck

Matt


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