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LaVac and replacement
Skip
Swapping out a Lavac with a "regular pumper" isn't any more difficult than the other way around, but the first time you have to rebuild the innards of that "regular pumper" you'll be kicking yourself, hard. There's really nothing in the Lavac that can break down or wear out, with the exception of the huge (and dry) gaskets that seal the lid and seat. They are very difficult to clog and very easy to repair. No joker valves soaking in effluent, no little tiny o rings or any of that stuff. From time to time you'll need to rebuild the diaphragm pump, but it's probably mounted on the bulkhead above the bowl and stays dry most of the time -- particularly while you're doing that quick overhaul. Tell Lydia it's a boat, not a condo. If she is adamant, hide the hoses behind a false bulkhead. ;-) -- Karin Conover-Lewis Fair and Balanced since 1959 klc dot lewis at gte dot net (old -- don't use) klc dot lewis at centurytel dot net (new) "Skip Gundlach" .due.to.spam wrote in message ink.net... We're looking at a boat with these heads, probably new. However, the piping (apparently) needed for them, and the pump, both, on the wall, is very off-putting to Lydia. That they're part of a recent refit is an annoyance, but my stance is that to replace marine heads is merely background noise in a purchase consideration. BICBW :{)) So, how big a deal is it to swap these out for the more typical pumpers? L8R Skip |
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