Macerator system
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.
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wmoses wrote: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.
The built in ones are similar to the portable units. Yes, the 3" connector is still there. Simply use the twist lock to remove the macerator hose prior to the pump and attach a stinky slinky and go for it....
That said, having had the macerator in my Dynasty for three years and in the Exec for five years of full timing, I've never had a build up or issue with either unit. Turn it on, let it do it's thing and turn it off. I leave the grey open when camped, black closed. When time to empty the black tank, I close the grey before showering. After showering, drain black tank, use hot shower water to flush out black tank, on the third flush, I close the black tank to leave some shower water in there, and then drain the grey. Works to keep both tanks and all the hoses clean and sanitary.....Dennis
