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09-05-2007, 05:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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Anyone using a macerator?
If you are using a macerator, how well does it work for you, and what problems have you had?
If you are NOT using a macerator, why did you decide not to?
All inputs appreciated.
Thanks.
Larry
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09-05-2007, 05:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Riverside
Posts: 223
M.O.C. #3237
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Longwell
If you are using a macerator, how well does it work for you, and what problems have you had?
If you are NOT using a macerator, why did you decide not to?
All inputs appreciated.
Thanks.
Larry
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Hi Larry,
I use one when I dump at home. The septic connection is uphill from the Montana and the macerator does a great job of pumping the stuff.
Ken
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09-06-2007, 02:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Longwell
If you are using a macerator, how well does it work for you, and what problems have you had?
If you are NOT using a macerator, why did you decide not to?
All inputs appreciated.
Thanks.
Larry
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Larry,
We use our macerator when the conditions warrant like when we park at my uncle's home in Victorville, CA. He has a sewer inlet in his driveway which is almost 115 feet from where we park. For the past three years when we are there, I've macerated the septic outputs through a one-half inch hose without a problem. I didn't purchase one of the CW ready-made macerators, I built my own using a macerator pump I purchased from an RV accessory outlet (don't remember the name of the outlet--they put out a catalog). We've found many places where we have used the macerator even to the point of running the hose through an upstairs window at a friend's house and macerating into his toilet. I wouldn't fulltime without a macerator. I believe they are well worth the money even if you only use them occasionally. Just knowing I can do it is peace of mind when we park.
Orv
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09-06-2007, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Heard about them but never consider owning one. Maybe I'll take a closer look as it would work great when camping at my daughters.
What are we talking price wise??
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09-06-2007, 05:45 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Post Falls
Posts: 44
M.O.C. #7521
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Check out Empty Tanks. They have a macerator and a good explanation of how they work.
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09-06-2007, 11:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Pricewise, Camping World has kit for $240.
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09-06-2007, 02:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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We have the sewer solution which is water powered and are quite happy with it.
http://www.sewersolution.com/
The hose is heavy duty and doesn't get holes in it and takes up less space. I think the only downside may be if you don't have a black tank flush you may not get this tank clean as you don't have the fast rush of water running out that you get with the 3' hose. Other than this it works great and we have had no problems with it.
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09-07-2007, 06:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Huntington Beach
Posts: 304
M.O.C. #2740
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I had them on boats that we owned many years ago when we had teenagers. Our daughter and her girlfriends were continually putting sanitary napkins in the toilets that totally destroys the macerator. I had to replace three of them in one year, not a pleasant job.
Bill
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09-07-2007, 01:26 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: No Telling
Posts: 207
M.O.C. #7430
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Check the marine stores. There are a lot more of them in boats than in RVs. Almost every boat capable of over nighting has a macerator.
www.westmarine.com
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09-07-2007, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Green Valley
Posts: 1,618
M.O.C. #6022
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I second Charlie's positive comments about the Sewer Solution, which I believe is a less expensive way to push the black stuff thru a small hose than a macerator, and neater to clean up than the traditional 3" dump hose.
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09-07-2007, 06:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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David,
Does that mean that you use the Sewer Solution and not the traditional 3" sewer hose? The reason I am asking, is I have been trying to look into the pros and cons of the 3" hose vs the Sewer Solution (macerator) as the means of voiding my tanks at camp sites.
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09-08-2007, 02:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Whether you use the Sewer Solution or a macerator is a matter of choice. It isn't one of this ones better than the other. One unit cleans up just as easily as the other and the expense is no greater. If I was looking for which system to get, I'd observe both of them in action. There are enough people around with either one or the other of the methods. Of course, you'll find most of the weekend campers and the occasional vacation campers who will only use the traditional method of disposing of their waste.
Orv
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09-08-2007, 03:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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As some of the other post have stated, I use mine for when I have to dump at home which is not often, maybe 2 times per year, some might thing it is costly for two time per year, but I dont because it save me the frustration of pulling the 5er to a facility that has a dump.
It is not as fast as using the 3 inch dump hose, and if you are pushing it a long distance down a 1" hose you can do the math.
Also you have to be carfull on what goes down the toilet too, no flushable baby wipes, just TP or other material that brakes up with your cemicales. otherwise it will rap around the chopper blade and not work properly, then you do have a problem,
Other than that, I like mine, but if you are in a hurry to dump it's no race horse.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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09-08-2007, 07:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Haldimand County
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #122
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The Sewer Solution sounded like a good idea, but remember that you need a good water supply for it to work. This may not be a problem when you are at home, but on the road, I have noticed that the flushing water hoses often have banged up threads that won't connect properly. It all depends on where you plan on using it, but I think I would prefer the 12 volt powered pump for maximum flexibility of use.
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09-08-2007, 08:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by OntMont
The Sewer Solution sounded like a good idea, but remember that you need a good water supply for it to work. This may not be a problem when you are at home, but on the road, I have noticed that the flushing water hoses often have banged up threads that won't connect properly. It all depends on where you plan on using it, but I think I would prefer the 12 volt powered pump for maximum flexibility of use.
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I agree, that's mainly why I have the macerator. It's nice knowing I can pump over 100 feet (have done that) and up to a second story toilet (have done that also), and the cleanup is as simple as pumping clean water through the system.
Orv
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09-08-2007, 08:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ols1932
Of course, you'll find most of the weekend campers and the occasional vacation campers who will only use the traditional method of disposing of their waste.
Orv
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Orv,
I must take exception to your comment. I have found more full timers, such as myself, are still using only the so called "traditional method" than I have found using any Sewer Solution or a macerator. I will even stick my neck out and say less than 10% of the MOC full timers use neither the Sewer Solution nor the macerator.
Earlier I did post somewhat of an interest in the macerator but after doing a little research on my own I doubt I will waste the money on something I have yet to have a need for even after 4 years of full timing in well over 125 different sewer hook up situations.
But as they say "to each his own"
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09-08-2007, 11:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Glenn,
No problem. I didn't intend my comments that full timers didn't use the traditional method of dumping. I also use the traditional method except when I can't.
Orv
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09-10-2007, 03:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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Thanks to all of you for responding.
I'd say it's personal preference, based on the postings.
I'm gonna try to find someone who uses one and see it in action, then decide.
Thanks again.
Larry
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09-10-2007, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Kinda with the forces that say, why??
We have been camping/rving for yikes, 35 years??
Have not needed one yet.
KKKK, not fulltimers, but 35 years is a LONG time!
Comes down to ya gotta chose what gear is most important to you, and what you have room for. Carol votes for water softener, WAYYYY over a macerator.
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09-10-2007, 06:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cumming
Posts: 2,820
M.O.C. #919
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I have a home made sewer pump that is similar to the sewer solution. The pump uses the venturi effect to break up the solids and move (pump) the sewer to the dump beside my house. I also use it for full-hookup sites since it uses a 1.25" hose and doesn't have to be supported. You can build this with common PVC pipe you will find at your local home center. I have made two of these, the most recent is smaller and is easier to store. Here's a link to my website with pictures.
http://www.geocities.com/fulltimedre...sewr_pump.html
This works very well for me as I don't need to string 30' of the 3" flexible hose to dump at home. We have a W/D and this system works great since we leave the gray water tank valve open when using the W/D.
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