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Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333502] Thu, 14 June 2018 20:37 Go to next message
Scott Nutter is currently offline  Scott Nutter   United States
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Ok,
It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially on single night stays.
QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator I'm constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3 inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get back from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the logic... what am I missing?
(((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume (German engineered), in fact they are so perfect we measure them metrically, and they always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
Thanks, Scott.


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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333504 is a reply to message #333502] Thu, 14 June 2018 20:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mike Kelley is currently offline  Mike Kelley   United States
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Oh Scott N.:
Waaaay too much personal info - Ha!
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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> On Jun 14, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>
> Ok,
> It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially on single night stays.
> QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator I'm
> constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3 inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get back
> from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the logic... what am I missing?
> (((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume (German engineered)and always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get
> that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
> Thanks, 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] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333507 is a reply to message #333502] Fri, 15 June 2018 00:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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He He.

On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 6:37 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:

> Ok,
> It's been a year using my twist on macerator. I like it a lot, especially
> on single night stays.
> QUESTION.... if camping at the same site for a week or two, why would
> anyone use the macerator vs the gravity fed 3 inch hose? With the macerator
> I'm
> constantly turning on the pump after each shower. PITA....... with the 3
> inch line I'm NOT constantly turning on a pump....... and whenever I get
> back
> from a trip I always clean out my black water tank. I don't see the
> logic... what am I missing?
> (((((BTW,,,,our poops are perfectly spherical in mass, shape and volume
> (German engineered)and always roll to the nearest exit. I just wanted to get
> that out there because I knew someone would ask.))))))
> Thanks, 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] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333510 is a reply to message #333507] Fri, 15 June 2018 03:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cadelec is currently offline  cadelec   Australia
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my PO installed the macerator onto the end cap of the dump pipe it is mounted permanently behind the rear bumper. he also installed a separate switch in the bathroom as well as one next to the pump under the bumper so i can turn on the macerator when in the bathroom or outside

Trevor Brisbane Australia Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores) 71 Cadillac Eldo Convert 58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333512 is a reply to message #333502] Fri, 15 June 2018 07:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lqqkatjon is currently offline  lqqkatjon   United States
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You must have 2 tanks??

Normal dumping at a full hook up site should be keeping the valve closed until tank is filled up, then pull the handle. I do not see that much different then me going out and hitting the switch. But if i had to mount a portable macerator as opposed to my permanantly mounted one, i would hook up a slinky.

Leaving valve open and letting things drain can cAuse issues. The water mass gets those german engineered poops to flush away.


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Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333515 is a reply to message #333502] Fri, 15 June 2018 07:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny


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
Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333517 is a reply to message #333515] Fri, 15 June 2018 08:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Justin Brady is currently offline  Justin Brady   United States
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Just hook your macerator up permanently with a Tee and then you can use either.
We never camp where there are sewer hookups, so we always use the macerator, but the slinky is always available if necessary.


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Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333518 is a reply to message #333502] Fri, 15 June 2018 09:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
DetroitDan is currently offline  DetroitDan   United States
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The hose seems to make more sense if you are required to hook up the macerator everyday. The best advice I can offer is to not chew excessively. This leaves a nice textured surface, especially with things like corn, to keep that old Slinky very clean.

Dan Wallace
Detroit Metro
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Floor plan 26-9
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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333519 is a reply to message #333518] Fri, 15 June 2018 09:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This might qualify to be categorized under the heading of "WAAAY TOO MUCH
INFORMATION ".
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
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On Fri, Jun 15, 2018, 7:33 AM Dan Wallace wrote:

> The hose seems to make more sense if you are required to hook up the
> macerator everyday. The best advice I can offer is to not chew excessively.
> This
> leaves a nice textured surface, especially with things like corn, to keep
> that old Slinky very clean.
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> Headers, 3.55, 16"
> Floor plan 26-9
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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333521 is a reply to message #333515] Fri, 15 June 2018 09:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?

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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites

I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny
--
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Braselton, Ga.
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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333548 is a reply to message #333504] Fri, 15 June 2018 14:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
come from our GMC friends.

Keep 'em comin'.

I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
grinding/draining...

Sandra and Bob

On Jun 15, 2018 9:40 AM, "D C _Mac_ Macdonald" wrote:

Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
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I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.

--johnny
--
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" - ol Andy, paraphrased

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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333555 is a reply to message #333548] Fri, 15 June 2018 15:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I love to use the macerator as it is so easy to use and I'm gone while the
SOBs are still at it struggling with their large hoses.

On Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 1:04 PM, Sandra Price wrote:

> Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
> come from our GMC friends.
>
> Keep 'em comin'.
>
> I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
> grinding/draining...
>
> Sandra and Bob
>
> On Jun 15, 2018 9:40 AM, "D C _Mac_ Macdonald" wrote:
>
> Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Johnny
> Bridges
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> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites
>
> I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
> to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
> empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
> us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 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" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333556 is a reply to message #333548] Fri, 15 June 2018 15:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Margie Van Winkle is currently offline  Margie Van Winkle   United States
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We take navy showers and can almost make a week before flipping that
switch. We do not carry a stinky slinky......can be easily purchased in an
emergency. 11 years and counting....

On Fri, Jun 15, 2018, 3:05 PM Sandra Price wrote:

> Somebody should syndicate these conversations. Some of our best laughs
> come from our GMC friends.
>
> Keep 'em comin'.
>
> I like our macerator because it's fun to listen to the noise it makes while
> grinding/draining...
>
> Sandra and Bob
>
> On Jun 15, 2018 9:40 AM, "D C _Mac_ Macdonald" wrote:
>
> Keeps the hole from self-induced injury, right?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald​
> Amateur Radio K2GKK​
> Since 30 November '53​
> USAF and FAA, Retired​
> Member GMCMI & Classics​
> Oklahoma City, OK​
> "The Money Pit"​
> TZE166V101966​
> '76 ex-Palm Beach​
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Johnny
> Bridges
> via Gmclist
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 07:57
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites
>
> I hook the hose when I'm staying more than two days. Then when I get ready
> to pack up, I run water through all the faucets till the tank is nearly
> empty so the hose isn't as awful as it might be. I'll point out, most of
> us Americans produce turds with tapered ends so the hole doesn't slam shut.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 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" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333560 is a reply to message #333502] Fri, 15 June 2018 18:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a different size fitting?

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333573 is a reply to message #333560] Sat, 16 June 2018 07:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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JohnL455 wrote on Fri, 15 June 2018 19:43
Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a different size fitting?

So right you are John!
If the cap and bayonet of your dump line are still white, they are the Thetford parts and are not easily obtained.
So, if you are counting on a Van Winkle type Plan B, you best carry at least the mating bayonet part with you.

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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333577 is a reply to message #333573] Sat, 16 June 2018 09:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When you plumb for the macerator, convert to modern slinky hookup

On Sat, Jun 16, 2018, 8:59 AM Matt Colie wrote:

> JohnL455 wrote on Fri, 15 June 2018 19:43
>> Not so sure it can be easily purchased because didn't the GMCs use a
> different size fitting?
>
> So right you are John!
> If the cap and bayonet of your dump line are still white, they are the
> Thetford parts and are not easily obtained.
> So, if you are counting on a Van Winkle type Plan B, you best carry at
> least the mating bayonet part with you.
>
> Matt
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Re: [GMCnet] Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333588 is a reply to message #333577] Sat, 16 June 2018 15:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Margie Van Winkle wrote on Sat, 16 June 2018 09:23
When you plumb for the macerator, convert to modern slinky hookup

That is what I did.


Paul Zerkel
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Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
Re: Macerator vs stinky slinky on long term campsites [message #333598 is a reply to message #333502] Sat, 16 June 2018 20:46 Go to previous message
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This is how we did our macerator.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3603-macerator-install.html

So, as you can see we don't have a 3" dump. No major issues for 13 yrs now. When parked for more than 3-4 days, I pull the hose out of it's storage, put a plug on the end of the hose and just lay it along the length of the coach on drivers side. Time to use it, just stick it in the sewer, and turn on the pump. Two minutes and I'm done until next time. JWID



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