Macerator system

I have the SEWER SOLUTION and really like it. The main advantages are 1. cleaner to use, not messy at all and 2. can drain 20 feet away if necessary without having to 'walk it'. I only use the stinky slinky when need to dump at dump station, which is not very often at all.

You could Build Your Own Macerator Pump.

http://www.amazon.com/Flojet-18555-000-Waste-Water-Pump/dp/B001HKZHIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396833423&sr=8-1&keywords=macerator+rv

I have one of these and really like it. Rather than stopping somewhere to dump, I can drive home and empty the tanks at my leisure. I use a garden hose and pump about 100 feet slightly uphill into my septic system clean out. I use non-formaldehyde chemicals in the black water tank. The pump usually gets a couple of breaks during the pumping out to avoid overheating.

Matt B

By using these macerator systems. What is the time frame during dumping?

Freebird1958 wrote:
By using these macerator systems. What is the time frame during dumping?

Depends on the type. Some have the system permanently mounted. For them it is quick.
I have to attach the Flow Jet and uncoil the hoses. It does take longer but I mainly use mine to clean tanks at home. Pump up to 100 feet away.

Freebird1958 wrote:
With myself being new to rv`ing, I am complying a list of what we want on our coach. Does a macerator system a must or not. Any pro or cons comments are appreciated.

There are no cons, and you do need it if the slurry is to go uphill or a long distance. I have a Flojet which I rarely have to use but it is there if I need it. Highly recommended and properly cared for it is a one-time investment.

Mine is a built in. Takes about 15 mins to empty both the black and grey tanks if they're both pretty full. It also depends on the distance the sewer is away from the coach. I've pumped about 150' from the coach and it seemed to take a little longer but I was only emptying the grey tank.

PROS: Easy to dump. No mess, You can eat a sandwich while dumping..:W...easy to store. It's a MUST for any coach we buy. I've had two.

CONS: Takes longer to dump. Annual maintenance, for me anyway, is to disassemble the pump and clean out any hair or debris left on the blades. Impeller needs to be replaced about every five years. $60 item, 15 mins work.

Hope this helps...Dennis

My concern would be flushing the tank. The solids would not fully dump because you are losing the flow velocity of waste when you pump. I can see how solids could lay in the tank and build up.

Executive wrote:
Mine is a built in. ....

PROS: Easy to dump. No mess, You can eat a sandwich while dumping..:W...easy to store. It's a MUST for any coach we buy. I've had two.

CONS: Takes longer to dump. Annual maintenance, for me anyway, is to disassemble the pump and clean out any hair or debris left on the blades. Impeller needs to be replaced about every five years. $60 item, 15 mins work.

I have a question on the built-in. Is there also a regular 3" conventional outlet on your rig for a stinky slinky?

I would not want to HAVE to use the macerator every time because of the time and also the "whoosh" evacuation action that a suitably standard sewer hose affords. That is one of the reasons I would not want a pump-only solution and why I like my portableet Flojet.

Another pro - you can use this when the sewer inlet in the ground is higher than the outlet on the RV - no "walking" the stinky slinky.

Rollnhome wrote:
My concern would be flushing the tank. The solids would not fully dump because you are losing the flow velocity of waste when you pump. I can see how solids could lay in the tank and build up.

I have to agree with that comment -Rollnhome-. Does this call for, I hope this is right but a tornado apparatus. This is attached to the black tank to wash the tank by flushing in a cyclone pattern.