question about macerator use

SoundGuy wrote:

The OP is asking about using his macerator to service his tanks at home and whether when doing so it's "slow", or "slower" than the traditional method of gravity draining with a stinky slinky. The answer is yes, it is slower than gravity draining BUT who cares how long it takes when you're at home?

I think the OP concern was not having the siphoning effect when you can use the high volume hose compared to the small hose on the macerator. They are worried about not pulling all the solids out. I don't use a macerator but it sounds like by the comments above using a tank riser in addition to the macerator eliminates that concern.

ScottG wrote:
What is the advantage of having a macerator pump over just dumping traditionally?

The OP is asking about using his macerator to service his tanks at home and whether when doing so it's "slow", or "slower" than the traditional method of gravity draining with a stinky slinky. The answer is yes, it is slower than gravity draining BUT who cares how long it takes when you're at home? and 2) not everyone has some sort of sewer drain inlet which can be used for gravity draining. Using a macerator solves this issue entirely AND frees one from ever having to line up at a campground dump station. Having a macerator on hand while camping also allows you to easily off load grey & macerated black water into a container already sitting in the back of the truck, thereby eliminating the need to drag a heavy tote tank along crumbling campground roads to the dump station. From my experience in using a macerator for the last 12 yrs it's a win-win all around and I'd never return to gravity draining with a disgusting stinky slinky and never waste my $$$ on a heavy, wheeled tote tank. BTDT years ago and decided there had to be a better way of dealing with the waste tanks. There is - a waste macerator. :B

As to the OP's concern over a "mess" in the black tank the key is to use plenty of water to flush the tank, regardless of which method you use to drain it. If your trailer has a built-in tank flusher, use it - in my case I prefer a tank wand down the toilet throat.











THE END RESULT :B

It's about the $5.00 they want at local campground appose to the free dump in my own driveway that was put in for that reason, plus I can dump at any sewage depot when on the road.

At the risk of slightly detouring this thread and with forgiveness from the OP..
What is the advantage of having a macerator pump over just dumping traditionally?
(Not knocking them, just truly interested)

I installed a Tornado Tank Rinser on my previous RV but only used it when I used my macerator at home. (At campgrounds, I used the stinky slinky.) At under $25, it is not a budget buster. My current RV came with a tank rinser installed.

Same as the above- I regularly use my macerator and also regularly use my black tank flush to rinse the tank clean.

I've used mine for years and no problems. I use the black tank rinse until it runs clear.

Have used mine for years with no issues at all. Your Jayco doesn't come with a black tank rinse fitting?

tim1970 wrote:
What is everyone's thoughts?

Servicing my tanks at home and not having to ever line up at a campground dump station is the reason I bought a macerator 12 yrs ago ... and haven't looked back since. :B