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Peggie Hall wrote:

Molesworth wrote:

I am assuming that the out-pump isn't working due to no pressure,
although both pumps actually rotate?

I think you need to read the manual again...'cuz you still haven't
figured out how it works. There is no "out pump"...no pump at all in the
L/S, in fact...it discharges by overflowing out a thru-hull that SHOULD
be below waterline.

So how does the minced poop get pushed up the outflow and down to the
thru-hull if not by a pump? (I may be confusing 'pump' with 'motor'
(There are two, and both work) One of them must create the pressure
needed to 'push' the stuff up the pipe.

If it doesn't, you might want to find out whether
that thru-hull is open.

How does one do that? Disconnect the hose and open the gate (Carefully)
I suppose?

It needs power...so if you have a manual toilet,
you'll have to push the button to start it--and may also have to turn on
the breaker for it first.

Toilet is electric and works on a button, just after switching the
Lectrasan on to 'Flush' and holding it in for 8 secs.


It doesn't vent, because it's a flow through device, not a tank...so it
doesn't need a vent. I suggest you call Raritan (the mfr) tech support:
800-352-5630 x 6. Ask for Vic Willman--or email him
...he's the tech support manager and has been there 30+ years. He can
explain all you need to know about every version of the Lectra/San ever
made.

Thats a definite for the morning!

A new lid and gasket, definitely yes. I don't think you need a new unit,
but if it's old enough to still have the old "stove timer" dial
controller, you'll prob'ly want to replace it with a state of the art
controller.

I do have the older 270 deg switch unit. Seems to be working fine tho.

Meanwhile, stop using that toilet...'cuz flushing solids and/or TP
without running it will clog it...running it without enough salt or low
voltage can do serious damage to it.

Will do, and thank you so much Ms Hall.

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Molesworth