Howard wrote:
Coincidentally, I just replaced the 5 year old conversion kit in our aft head a
couple months ago on my 1998 Beneteau 411. It was not just a gasket that was
failing, it was deterioration of the plastic. Not a repair kit for *that*
problem. Probably should have gone back to the manual pump, but I spent nearly
$400 for the identical replacement at West Marine...ouch...! Well...at least it
was an easy replacement, and didn't have to pay anyone to do the job for
me.... :/

I do wish you'd asked a few questions here before buying another
one...'cuz there are others that cost less and are much higher quality.
The Raritan SeaEra
http://www.raritaneng.com/products/t...c/sea_era.html) is
one...the Wilcox Newport
(http://wilcox-crittenden.com/sanitat...wport.asp?bid=) is
another. Both are much quieter, use less flush water, consume less
power, and can be found for the same price or less than the Jabsco.

Yes, they do draw a LOT of current plus they're noisy, but my wife brings too
many guests aboard that don't have a clue about how to use the manual pump Our
forward head is still manual...and I personally would advise against having an
electric head unless the boat has 2 heads so that at least 1 would remain
manual.

I'd feel the same way if the electric were a Jabsco or the Raritan PHE II.

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://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html