Vacuflush Pressure Switch Replacement
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2015
- Replacing a faulty Vacuflush marine toilet vacuum pressure switch aboard our Sea ray 400 Sedan Bridge.
The replacement part is from Dometic/Sealand.
For a complete Playlist of marine head systems/Vacuflush overhauls, please follow this link to my videos: • Marine Head / Vacuflus...
Filmed in July, 2015.
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Just FYI, That square head is all over the place down here in the US and has been for several years.
I have actually seen a flat/philips/square head screws. They don't work well because too much material is missing on the head.
I think my pressure is bad too - after flushing pump is not turn on. If i physically pull on the spring to engage switch pump will run and create vacuum but pump will not turn on without me pulling on the spring to engage switch. Ive tried to adjust switch not luck
Install a FlushGuard. It won't run the pump when the vacuum leaks out, only when you flush. It is the electronic replacement for the mechanical switch. The fact is, the vacuum flush systems, by their nature, will lose vacuum when any debris gets stuck in the duck bill valves, or seal at the toilet. Flushing again fixes it 99% of the time, but without the flush guard, your pump will be running until you discover it, or your battery goes dead, or the pump wears out, etc.
Do you have the link for the flushguard?
Flushguard you say? I've never heard of that, but will check it out now. Thanks for the heads up.
If my vacuflush keeps "chugging" after using the toilet until the switch is turned off, would you venture to guess it's the bellows or the pressure switch that's the culprit?
It could be either (or both) of those items, but I'd look at the more basic components first. I would check - or better yet just replace - the duck bill valves. Depending on your boat, they probably haven't been changed in years and are due. And always have spares onboard, as they tend to wear out at the least convenient times. The other thing to look at, although less likely in this instance, is the toilet seal, where the bowl meets the base.
Check my Vacuflush playlist on my channel for a look at all of the above and more!
Cheers, Paul.
How did you know the switch was the problem?
Hi Paul, I dived into your archives to find this video, as I was about to change my pressure switch. I couldn’t find your video where you talk about adjusting the cut-off point. My new part appeared to have the knurled knob set in position with Loctite. I had to break it free to back it off about a half a turn so that the vacuum pump would switch off. Did yours work fine at the factory preset position?
Great video as usual. Happy Boating.
Phil from Down Under.
Yes, keeping the factory setting is best and most recommended. You might have a leak somewhere else down the line causing the pump to cycle more frequently. Check the simple things like the toilet seal and the duck bill valves. . .
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Thanks Paul, reply much appreciated. The toilet is fine. It holds water in the bowl indefinitely. The vacuum pump didn’t cycle, it ran continuously. The existing vacuum switch was 15 years old and unable to be adjusted. I had to back off the setting on the new vacuum switch to prevent the vacuum pump from running continuously. Once it shuts off, it stays off. The vacuum pump itself is original (15 years) so it could be getting a little tired. New bellows or a complete new pump assembly will be in order if I ever need to back off the pressure switch any further.
Cheers, Phil
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo yes could not find the video of adjuster the pressure switch please put link below..
Thank s for your help very appreciate your vidéo. Andre searay 400 1996
Happy to help out, Andre!
Those switches are on forklift trucks and sell for 20$.
Please do a tour of your boat
General Spike As much as I'd like to, I have to respect the wishes of my wife and not do that. As she says, this is our home and she would like to keep that part to ourselves :-/
There are plenty of outside shots though!
Cheers, Paul.
What kind of boat do you have?
GiantWaffle Gaming We have a 1997 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge. Surprised you asked this question, as I have HUNDREDS of videos on my Channel that include at least a glimpse of 'Boogaboo IV'.
Here's one from our spring launch, back in May of this year. Should give you a pretty good idea of what she looks like; czcams.com/video/5pDrQ0W9B4A/video.html
Cheers, Paul.
I know I am late responding but I caught onto your channel a few months ago. Love It (your adventurous) !
Ya, being a boat owner requires 2 things - Vaseline and a Credit Card. What they charge for "Marine" parts is a crime. I try to find non-marine equivalents. Ha:)
I am sure who ever came up with the flat head screw is long dead and buried. I can't stand that companies still use them. They must be using up old stock or cheap and stupid engineers. Errrr!
I had brass flat head screws holding my impeller plate on. Just 4 years in salt water and I ended up breaking one off. There was enough of a stub that I could get out with needle nose pliers. I hate brass bolts/screws and flat heads. Really, 4 or 5 extra bucks for stainless hardware on a couple $100K boat would make a difference?
All the best to you and anchor girl!
At least you now know your head and its systems.......
John Ahern John, I've put so much time, sweat and effort into our systems, I should be certified. Yes, THAT kind of certified ;-)
Got one more poop system video coming up, despite the fact that I had hoped this was gonna be the last one. . . Then it's back to #boating !!
Construction? I thought you were a plumber for sure :)
Stan Czyzon You would think so, after watching all these videos! Or maybe it's the way I wear my pants ;-)
One MORE Vacuflush repair video coming up . . .
Dometic, has very poor design of the parts.
Very good basic information to know. However the benefit is significantly distracted from by the verbosity and the Trashy language. Also, did the author never hear of nitrile or latex exam gloves as opposed to exposing one's hands directly to feces?
Very expensive and crappy design.