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Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

As I suspected, Ron had been working on this :thumbup:

He sent me some photos of his emergency dump system:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

Phoenix Cruiser Class C has an emergency sewer dump:
https://www.phoenixusarv.com/albums/2350_models/


You already have a lot of what you'd need on your Roadtrek Ron. (I have to use your photos ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

With a B van, storage space is always something to consider. Where do you store the portable macerator? If you have dedicated space for it and a discharge hose and some fittings then a portable one...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-25-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

Low voltage would make the pump draw more amps to do the job. You probably have a 20 amp fuse for the macerator. Low voltage will cause that fuse to blow. If you've blown a couple of fuses then...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-24-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

Good point Mike.
Both systems have the same black and gray tank valves.

DIY impeller replacement - maybe $25
Dealer would probably suggest pump replacement (you know - why put the old pump...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-24-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

It rhymes too! The puns are unavoidable on this forum :angel: Injecting humor into this helps. Finding the positive in any situation helps also. I saw posts by WVvan and stan909 on RV.net not...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-23-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

If you are a Roadtrek owner that stumbles across this topic - consider joining the Roadtrek Yahoo Group : https://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/roadtrek/
11 years of great info on that site :thumbup:...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-18-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

Would placing the macerator upright be a better way to do it? It would still dry out with infrequent use but residual water / scum / bits would drain away from the impeller.

from phrannie.org -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-17-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

I can tell you that there is good suction from those macerator pumps. The '04 Roadtrek I had did not come with a macerator and I first tried a portable one connected to the 3" blue hose. On the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-17-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Impeller & Metal Cutter Blades Question

Waste hits the cutting blades first.
The impeller would draw waste through the blades quicker than gravity would allow. So it's a bit of both; gravity and suction.

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-17-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

When I look up that Camping World item: https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/it ... 7232#specs (https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/flojet-macerator-pump/7232#specs)
I see that it is a Xylem /...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-16-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Macerator - Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

The cutting blades are stainless steel in your ShurFlo.
The impeller vanes are a flexible material.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-16-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,791
Posted By markopolo
Re: Metal Impeller -vs- Polyurethane Impeller

If you can find one then it should work. I think a flexible impeller is required for a self-priming pump. In your Roadtrek gravity gets the waste to the pump. The pump only has to chop it up and...
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