Want to add a macerator to my pumpout line thru a Y valve to thruhull for emptying at proper place in ocean. Am looking at Jabsco or Shurflo, any recommendations or are they the same? Thanks in advance, Forrest
Macerator recommendation?
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Go with electric diaphragm instead of either
A diaphragm pump can run dry almost indefinitely without harm and can sit for long periods of disuse without any problems. They cost more, but it only takes about 3 impeller replacements to make up the difference. There are several brands...the SeaLand T-Series "Sanipump" the best choice--the most reliable/durable. Defender has it for the best price: $235 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|51|299222|315197&id=105241 If you op
A diaphragm pump can run dry almost indefinitely without harm and can sit for long periods of disuse without any problems. They cost more, but it only takes about 3 impeller replacements to make up the difference. There are several brands...the SeaLand T-Series "Sanipump" the best choice--the most reliable/durable. Defender has it for the best price: $235 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|51|299222|315197&id=105241 If you op
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I have used both in the past and found very little difference. I have a three head version of the beneteau, so everything is in triplicate. The link shaow the various operating modes.... Diaphram is great for large lifting differences but the cost difference says its better to buy the less expensive and just replace the unit in 5 years or when you have issues. (ever rebuild a sewage pump / macerator. Very dirty job!)
I have used both in the past and found very little difference. I have a three head version of the beneteau, so everything is in triplicate. The link shaow the various operating modes.... Diaphram is great for large lifting differences but the cost difference says its better to buy the less expensive and just replace the unit in 5 years or when you have issues. (ever rebuild a sewage pump / macerator. Very dirty job!)
Macerator choices
Thanks for responses, I will look into the "Sanipump", but even $235 is more than twice the price of either the Jabsco or Shurflo at $99. If I can get 5 years out of one, I think that I will be ahead of the game. I probably won't get more than 5 years out of the hoses and can replace macerator and hoses at same time. Thanks again Forrest
Thanks for responses, I will look into the "Sanipump", but even $235 is more than twice the price of either the Jabsco or Shurflo at $99. If I can get 5 years out of one, I think that I will be ahead of the game. I probably won't get more than 5 years out of the hoses and can replace macerator and hoses at same time. Thanks again Forrest
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I'll second what Peggie said about the diaphragm pump. The rubber impeller-type macerator pumps from Jabsco, Shurflow, Sherwood, and others used to be priced between $189.00 and $250.00. Now you can buy them for $99.00. Any idea why? Because they don't seem to last, and demand for them is drying up. When the lesser-quality pump "dies" halfway through a tank pumpout, what do you do then? You're better off biting the bullet to begin with and get a better quality pump from the outset. Or, get a good quality MANUAL bilge pump and use it for pumping out the holding tank - fairly common on sailboats.
I'll second what Peggie said about the diaphragm pump. The rubber impeller-type macerator pumps from Jabsco, Shurflow, Sherwood, and others used to be priced between $189.00 and $250.00. Now you can buy them for $99.00. Any idea why? Because they don't seem to last, and demand for them is drying up. When the lesser-quality pump "dies" halfway through a tank pumpout, what do you do then? You're better off biting the bullet to begin with and get a better quality pump from the outset. Or, get a good quality MANUAL bilge pump and use it for pumping out the holding tank - fairly common on sailboats.
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