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timvasqz

02-02-2009, 08:49
I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg

Steve Pfiffner

02-02-2009, 09:06
I have used these macerator pumps for several years now and I would recommend an installation that makes it quick and easy to disassemble and get to the impeller. The weakness of these pumps (beyond the cheap 12v motor) is that they do not process hair, it tangles at the impeller and eventually fills the pump, which overloads the motor and kills it. My setup is assembled and disassembled with each use not built in so it makes it easy with needle nose pliers to pull the hair out with each use after everything is rinsed off. I was only getting about two years of fulltimer use from this rather expensive pump until I figured out
the hair problem. I could not recommend this pump for a permanent closed installation.
Steve
Wannabee
'89 Airstream Excella
'61 Avion Tourist
On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM, timvasqz <"Petrover1@aol.com"> wrote:


I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg



Leroy Eckert

02-02-2009, 10:27
About three months ago I saw that system or a similar one installed on a 84PT. At this moment I have forgotten the owners name. I have to say it worked pretty well because I watched it work. There was no smell and the lines were transparent so you can see when it is finished. I have considered it for my coach but have not done it yet. I bet you could pump it 100'. The only thing I wonder about is the exit hose is how one cleans it to store. I suppose you do the same thing with the slinky. Dump the black first then the gray.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, timvasqz wrote:
From: timvasqz Subject: [WanderlodgeForum]
FowJet Waste pump Kit
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 3:49 PM




I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg

Leroy Eckert

02-02-2009, 10:32
A little off subject. You have two polished aluminum units. How do you like the Airstream. I love the looks of them.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, Steve Pfiffner wrote:
From: Steve Pfiffner
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] FowJet Waste pump Kit
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 4:06 PM



I have used these macerator pumps for several years now and I would recommend an installation that makes it quick and easy to disassemble and get to the impeller. The weakness of these pumps (beyond the cheap 12v motor) is that they do not process hair, it tangles at the impeller and eventually fills the pump, which overloads the motor and kills it. My setup is assembled and disassembled with each use not built in so it makes it easy with needle nose pliers to pull the hair out with each use after everything is rinsed off. I was only getting about two years of fulltimer use from this rather expensive pump until I figured out
the hair problem. I could not recommend this pump for a permanent closed installation.
Steve
Wannabee
'89 Airstream Excella
'61 Avion Tourist
On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM, timvasqz <"Petrover1@aol.com"> wrote:


I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg




Steve Pfiffner

02-02-2009, 10:37
At my warehouse/repair station/storage facility I pump about
150ft and up about 4ft to get to the sewer line, pumps everything
but hair just fine! First I pump out the black tank, then gray, then I
have a garden hose for the express purpose of connecting to the hose I use and I run clean fresh water for several minutes. I also
do not pay outrageous prices for special 1 inch line, I use the best quality garden hose in 3/4in and Lowe's even has it in black.
Steve

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com"> wrote:

About three months ago I saw that system or a similar one installed on a 84PT. At this moment I have forgotten the owners name. I have to say it worked pretty well because I watched it work. There was no smell and the lines were transparent so you can see when it is finished. I have considered it for my coach but have not done it yet. I bet you could pump it 100'. The only thing I wonder about is the exit hose is how one cleans it to store. I suppose you do the same thing with the slinky. Dump the black first then the gray.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, timvasqz <"Petrover1@aol.com"> wrote:

From: timvasqz <"Petrover1@aol.com">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] FowJet Waste pump Kit

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 3:49 PM






I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg

Steve Pfiffner

02-02-2009, 10:42
I have been one of those Airstream (and Avion) nuts for over 30 years, bought my first a 1960 Avion Imperial in the early 70's, now
I would like to add a Bluebird to my collection
Steve

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Leroy Eckert <"jwasnewski@yahoo.com"> wrote:

A little off subject. You have two polished aluminum units. How do you like the Airstream. I love the looks of them.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, Steve Pfiffner <"madrone1@hughes.net"> wrote:

From: Steve Pfiffner <"madrone1@hughes.net">
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] FowJet Waste pump Kit

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 4:06 PM




I have used these macerator pumps for several years now and I would recommend an installation that makes it quick and easy to disassemble and get to the impeller. The weakness of these pumps (beyond the cheap 12v motor) is that they do not process hair, it tangles at the impeller and eventually fills the pump, which overloads the motor and kills it. My setup is assembled and disassembled with each use not built in so it makes it easy with needle nose pliers to pull the hair out with each use after everything is rinsed off. I was only getting about two years of fulltimer use from this rather expensive pump until I figured out
the hair problem. I could not recommend this pump for a permanent closed installation.
Steve
Wannabee
'89 Airstream Excella
'61 Avion Tourist
On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM, timvasqz <"Petrover1@aol.com"> wrote:


I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these FlowJetDump Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with them?



In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.



Gregory Of Tim&Greg



Steve Pfiffner

02-02-2009, 10:47
To get away with using 3/4 in garden hose you have to make an adaptor of heater hose (3/4) which has enough flexibility to get it over the 1 inch pump port, garden hose won't go on.
Steve

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Steve Pfiffner <"madrone1@hughes.net"> wrote:

At my warehouse/repair station/storage facility I pump about
150ft and up about 4ft to get to the sewer line, pumps everything
but hair just fine! First I pump out the black tank, then gray, then I
have a garden hose for the express purpose of connecting to the hose I use and I run clean fresh water for several minutes. I also
do not pay outrageous prices for special 1 inch line, I use the best quality garden hose in 3/4in and Lowe's even has it in black.

Steve


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jkenn48105

02-02-2009, 13:51
I got a flo jet from Camping World last summer when I had thoughts of keeping
the bus at
home (the Peoples Republic of Ann Arbor had other thoughts). At any rate, it is
portable and I
was able to hook 2 50' hoses together and get it down to my basement to the
sewer line. I
did flush black then grey and I did use needle nose pliers for the hair, but it
worked fine.

J R

02-02-2009, 16:49
I just bought one a month ago for $182.98 + $11.14 shipping.

That beat the CW price by over $100.... I like to save $$$

If you decide you want to buy one, I ordered mine from Dyers RV
http://www.dyersonline.com the SKU is 86-8178.

Hope this is of some help to you...




J R in Washington (South of SEA-TAC) aka FatGuySlim
Bug Smasher: 1982 PT40

luckyron1

02-02-2009, 19:46
We opted for the Sani-Con Tank Buddy version, available at Camping
World. Portable, and perfect for those situations where your sewer
hose just isn't long enough or where you have to pump up hill. It's a
macerating type of pump and it will clog with hair if you don't pay
attention. It's easy to hook-up, clean out... all you have to do is
know how to use a screw driver.

Ron & Ruth
2000 LXI
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "timvasqz" wrote:
>
>
> I need devise a plan B. I was thinking of pickingup one of these
> FlowJetDump
>
<http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/ite.../2612\
> 5> Kits now on sale at CampWorld. Has any one had an experience with
> them?
>
> In my raural area of SoCal we are on septic. the problem with a quick
> dump into the septic tank is the solids wash over to the clean side of
> the tank then filter into the leachlines. I want to pump the holding
> tank 2.5 foot deep into the solid side of the septic to displace clean
> water ontop over to the clean side of the tank.
>
> Gregory Of Tim&Greg
>
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