[C320-list] Jabsco Compact Electric Head

[Dave]

I just installed a raritan PH-II manual head.  Installation was 
straightforward.  the pump action is smooth and seems pretty solid.  The 
joker valve is very easily accessed, as are the pump parts.  One feature 
I liked was the ability to replace the entire pump assembly.  Also like 
the leverage on the pump handle, as opposed to the straight up-and-down 
handles on other pumps.

Replaced the outlet hose as well.  In my case, I went with the Trident 
102 (white) expensive hose.  It supposedly is the equivalent of the 
"old" Odorsafe hose and comes with a 5 year warranty.  Hopefully won't 
have to exercise the warranty.

dave
"Wind chill"

Dave Anderer wrote:
> I've talked to Peggie Hall about heads a few times.  One thing she has 
> mentioned is her, umm, lack of respect for the quality of the Jabsco 
> heads.  I know that when I disassembled mine I was surprised at how 
> flimsy the pump components were.
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> Her recommendation for a moderately-priced manual head is the Raritan 
> PH-II.  Certainly more expensive than the Jabsco ($320 vs. $140).  
> However, the price difference between their respective electric models 
> appears to be much less ($580 vs. $540).
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> FWIW, I'll be putting in a manual PH-II this coming winter.
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> Dave
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> K L wrote:
>> I had a rather unpleasant experience sailing on July 4th. One of my 
>> guests managed to break the head while pumping. On the up-stroke he 
>> completely separated the top of the pump assembly tearing out six 
>> screws in the process. Since the price of a new pump is only a few 
>> dollars less than the price of a new toilet I decided to replace. I 
>> removed the old Jabsco compact manual toilet and went to West Marine 
>> where a sales person highly recommended the Jabsco Compact Electric 
>> Toilet. This is an extra $400 over the manual model but I started to 
>> think that it might not be a bad idea. To be honest, I am getting 
>> tired of explaining the workings of a marine toilet to guests. 
>> Everyone knows how to push a button. I certainly don't want a repeat 
>> of the July 4th fiasco. So here are my questions, has anyone 
>> installed this electric toilet on their 320? If so, are you happy 
>> with it? I notice that all the photos of this toilet show the motor 
>> on the back of the toilet, is it adjustable so that it will work to 
>> the right (while facing the toilet) where there is more room on my 
>> boat? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Ken Danko
>> Grace, #802
>> San Francisco
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