Why is Dometic toilet not working in Coachman Caravans?
Our comedy dometic flush has also failed, if this is dometics idea of improving the caravan toilet maybe they should organise a work experience day at Thetford! On the subject of the fuse,why does it tell you there is one in the coachman handbook but not say where or how to take apart the toilet to get to it,ok,rant over
Why is my Dometic toilet flush not working?
Failure of the flush was the final straw after also experiencing continual leaks from the blade, the handle jamming in the open position, useless tiny wheels, a design that meant needing three hands to empty it whilst pressing the air release valve etc etc etc. Even when the flush was working it was pathetic by Thetford standards.
What should I do if my Dometic toilet is sticking?
Took your advice and e-mailed Dometic. Fair play, they came back to me in under 48 hours: “The moving parts are suppose to be lubricated, with silicon grease. This is not a fault. This is part of the maintenance of the product. Also, when not in use, the cassette should be removed.
Can a Thetford be swapped for a Dometic toilet?
Unfortunately swapping the Dometic toilet for a Thetford can not be done if you want it to still function. The one real trepidation I had when collecting my new van earlier this year was that it was fitted with a Dometic toilet. The tales of woe on here had me concerned.
How does a Dometic vh12 vacuum flush toilet work?
System vacuum is monitored by a vacuum switch that is located on the outside of the VHT. When the switch senses a drop in vacuum in the system, it automatically signals the pump to energize and bring the vacuum back to operating level. This process is normally completed in about one minute.
How does a vacuflush system work on a toilet?
The bowl is instantly cleared and the waste is moved through the vacuum pump, at 7 feet per second, and pushed to the holding tank. 3. After the flush lever is released, creating a vacuum tight seal at the toilet bowl, the vacuum pump continues to run until the vacuum level is recharged in the system.
How tall does a vacuum flush toilet need to be?
Can be installed up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) from the toilet using 1-1/2 (38mm) sanitation hose. VacuFlush systems use a small amount of water (one pint to one quart) and the vacuum that is generated by the vacuum pump to flush. Each toilet must be connected to a pressurised water system.
How does a vacuum work in a toilet?
The vacuum moves the waste (at approximately 7 feet [2.1 m] per second) through a one-inch opening in the toilet base. Incoming air fragments the waste as it passes through the base opening. This process eliminates the need for macerators or mechanical motors in the toilet base. Next, the waste is transferred into the Vacuum Holding Tank (VHT).
