Is there a problem with the vacuflush system?

Is there a problem with the vacuflush system?

After some research I learned it was probably something in the duck bill valve on the pump. (symptom included clogged toilets and continuous running vacuflush pump) Dug into the system and YES>>>>> that was it…. cleared and cleaned the blockage. Pump and system worked fine for about a day then begins to stay on all the time.

How does a vacuflush marine toilet system work?

VacuFlush™ toilets have a sophisticated waste disposal system that use stored vacuum vessels and diaphragm pumps to send waste to a holding tank. These marine toilets require very little water for operation, approximately one pint per flush, and are odor free.

How big are the hoses on a vacuflush system?

The hoses on the vacuflush are as small as 1″ near the pump….. a recipe for clogs if I’ve every seen one. I can’t keep it bypassed like I have it now because of the small hose, and how it has to go down, then back up….. the pump is what pushes the contents back up a foot or so to get into the top of the tank.

Where can I repair my vacuflush pump in Tampa?

There are several good repair places in the Tampa/Bradenton area, Google will bring up several. Rich was typing while I was making reply, Also the sleeve looking fitting shown in your photo, make sure that those o-rings are good, I usually use petroleum jelly to lubricate those pryor to reassembly to avoid possible damage to them.

After some research I learned it was probably something in the duck bill valve on the pump. (symptom included clogged toilets and continuous running vacuflush pump) Dug into the system and YES>>>>> that was it…. cleared and cleaned the blockage. Pump and system worked fine for about a day then begins to stay on all the time.

VacuFlush™ toilets have a sophisticated waste disposal system that use stored vacuum vessels and diaphragm pumps to send waste to a holding tank. These marine toilets require very little water for operation, approximately one pint per flush, and are odor free.

The hoses on the vacuflush are as small as 1″ near the pump….. a recipe for clogs if I’ve every seen one. I can’t keep it bypassed like I have it now because of the small hose, and how it has to go down, then back up….. the pump is what pushes the contents back up a foot or so to get into the top of the tank.

There are several good repair places in the Tampa/Bradenton area, Google will bring up several. Rich was typing while I was making reply, Also the sleeve looking fitting shown in your photo, make sure that those o-rings are good, I usually use petroleum jelly to lubricate those pryor to reassembly to avoid possible damage to them.