If $225 is a bit more than you want to spend, go with a Groco HF. It's
not as durable as a PH II, but you should get at least 5-7
trouble-free years from it. .

Peggy, a boat I bought has a Raritan Compact head. I was about to buy a
service kit for it. But then wondered, do you know if I could swap in
the pump assembly from the successor, the Compact II?

Also, are you saying the PHII is not well made any more? If I rep[laced,
that was my leading contender.

Thanks for any info. Many fond memories from the old Compuserve Sailing
Forum.

8906 wrote:

If $225 is a bit more than you want to spend, go with a Groco HF. It's
not as durable as a PH II, but you should get at least 5-7

trouble-free years from it. .

Peggy, a boat I bought has a Raritan Compact head. I was about to buy a
service kit for it. But then wondered, do you know if I could swap in
the pump assembly from the successor, the Compact II?

Yep, you can...but it'll prob'ly cost you about the same as the complete
CPII if you shop hard.

Also, are you saying the PHII is not well made any more?

Nooo..whatever gave you THAT idea? If you re-read what what you quoted
above, you'll see that I said the Groco is not as durable as the PH II,
but still a much better choice than a Jabsco for about the same money.

If I rep[laced,
that was my leading contender.

And it should still be!


Thanks for any info. Many fond memories from the old Compuserve Sailing
Forum.

The OLYC was best online forum EVER!

--
Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books...ku=90&cat=1304

"Peggie Hall" wrote in message
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8906 wrote:

If $225 is a bit more than you want to spend, go with a Groco HF. It's
not as durable as a PH II, but you should get at least 5-7

trouble-free years from it. .

Peggy, a boat I bought has a Raritan Compact head. I was about to buy a
service kit for it. But then wondered, do you know if I could swap in
the pump assembly from the successor, the Compact II?

Yep, you can...but it'll prob'ly cost you about the same as the complete
CPII if you shop hard.

Also, are you saying the PHII is not well made any more?

Nooo..whatever gave you THAT idea? If you re-read what what you quoted
above, you'll see that I said the Groco is not as durable as the PH II,
but still a much better choice than a Jabsco for about the same money.

Went on an overnight last night. This morning, she-who- must-be-obeyed
decreed that we're getting a new head, pronto. (She bore 4 children....her
bladder requires many flushes). We're now the proud owner of a Raritan,
soon to be installed this weekend. We're also replacing the hoses.

The dealer, Sexton Chanderly, concurred with your assessment of the Jabsco,
describing it as entry level at best, worthless to rebuild.

Thanks Peggy!

-Greg

Nooo..whatever gave you THAT idea? If you re-read what what you quoted


You are right. Somehow, my tired eyes misread that. Glad to have that
clarified.

Turns out there is a full set of spares for this Compact. The previous
owner of this boat left it well equipped. So for now I shall use of the
replacement parts. But the next maintenance cycle shall involve
replacement with a PHII.


Thanks for any info. Many fond memories from the old Compuserve
Sailing Forum.

The OLYC was best online forum EVER!

sigh... miss it all the time.

Lots of things I miss about those pre-internet days of online fora. But
sure glad we aren't paying by the hour any more.