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If your boat VacuFlush head pump keeps running (and there's still water in the bowl) then you probably need to replace the duckbill valves by the pump.
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Helpful tips, recommendations, and instructions for repairing your boat's vacuum toilet pump using Sealand duckbill valves. Video boat model: Sea Ray 40.
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Jul 12, 2021 · Rubber duckbill check valve is applicable widely to drainage system, sewer, breast pump and manual respirator. Email:as@better-silicone.com. Duckbill check valve is also named rubber...
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- Troubleshooting A Joker Valve
- Disassembly
- Common Manuals
- Inspect The Joker Valve
- Where Does The Waste Go
- Life of A Joker Valve
- Assembly
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- Our Sailing Lifestyle
It starts with determining what the problem is. If you have a manual flushing head like or one of the electric flushing types, you have a joker valve. Familiar brands are Raritan and Jabsco. The joker valve is a small one-way valve that lets water and (other stuff) pass through it. The unique shape keeps any of that material from coming back the op...
Taking this apart is not hard, and I typically have to get psyched up for having to do this work. The reality is you are going to get a little bit of toilet water on you. The first thing you want to do is look at the manual for your head and see where the joker valves are located. Below are a few links to manuals of the popular models as well as a ...
Raritan Marine Elegance (Electric Flushing Head) – Buy HereRaritan PH Superflush (Manual Flushing Head) – Buy HereRaritan Crown Standard (Manual Flush) – Buy HereJabsco Lite (Electric Flushing Head) – Buy HereOnce you have the unit disassembled, it is time to remove the old joker valve. In most cases, you can just pull them with your hands and remove them. In the photo above you can see that our model has a small plastic fitting inside of it that keeps it from collapsing under the pressure of the flush. You can also see in the photo above that one of th...
Depending on your boat, this discharge line may go straight overboard. It may go to a holding tank or like in our case, go to a waste treatment unit (ElectroScan). The Electrocscanis a Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) model that treats waste for proper discharge. It is as good if not better than most municipalities in the United States. Once processe...
When you remove the joker valve, inspect it to see if it is worn and not sealing back up. In the photo, you can see a new joker valve next to an old worn out joker valve. This valve was in use for 3 years with 2 adults and 2 children living on the boat. It has seen a pretty high volume of flushes. For what it is worth, we rarely flush paper down th...
The assembly is actually the easiest part. Ensure you correctly install the valves. A good reminder is that the thin side should face the direction of the flow. That is about it. In our case, we have one joker valve in the black hose (pictured). The first one is on the input side of this hose where it connects to the macerator pump. The other is ri...
In the end, this is not a difficult job, and you can almost always do it yourself to save money. Joker valves are available on Amazon but, I prefer to order these from the manufacturer. We keep a few extra on board because in more than one occasion Raritan has had them on back order, so we keep a few spares. They run about $30 or so. One last remin...
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Feb 2, 2022 · Worn Out Duckbills: Duckbill valves hold the vacuum seal within the generator pump. When they wear out, air is able penetrate the seal. Depending on how heavily the system is used, duckbill valves typically last between 3-5 years.
Mar 7, 2024 · Explore the ingenious mechanism of duckbill check valves, essential components in fluid systems. Learn how they prevent backflow and the importance of maintenance for optimal performance.
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These instructions are for replacements. For initial installations, refer to the manual for the specific pump series. A 1/4" or 1/2" Female NPT (FNPT) connection is required for installing the injection fitting. If there is no.
