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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Heads: I lose!

The installation is new and should work. The macerater is close to the head outlet and beneath to stay wet. The pipes are new, the 20A pump is switched through a 40A relay. It's a simple...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

15-07-2016, 06:18

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Heads: I lose!

I think running dry is the problem. I anticipated this and put the pump below the head. However, the first challenging slug of paper caused the pump to run dry and then lose any power of suction to...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

15-07-2016, 05:22

Replies: 20

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Heads: I lose!

I can't even get my wife to use a hand pump, let alone use a bucket.

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

15-07-2016, 03:30

Replies: 20

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Heads: I lose!

Over the last 4 years of live aboard, nothing has caused me more frustration or loss of time than the 2 heads we have. The last brainwave was to buy a Jabsco lite flush which got through 4 belt kits...

11-02-2016, 14:06

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Jabsco 58500 Lite Flush

And by that I mean I got it for free

11-02-2016, 10:50

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Jabsco 58500 Lite Flush

Credit where credit is due!

I'm not 100% sure if these are just dealers, or if they are actually Jabsco, but I emailed Xylem JabscoShop - Jabsco & Rule Pumps and more - from the experts...

09-02-2016, 12:34

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Jabsco 58500 Lite Flush

I've found a supplier! £110 for the kit!!! that's $220. I've had about 30 flushes. Add the two pulley kits and we're talking $300 + for 30 flushes. $10 per flush! What a piece of junk!

08-02-2016, 14:40

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Jabsco 58500 Lite Flush

New hosing was installed, it's all patent. Macerator spins freely with no undue noise, play, or vibration. It's brand new. This is the last Jabsco toilet I will ever buy.

I have the schematic, but...

08-02-2016, 14:13

Replies: 48

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Jabsco 58500 Lite Flush

A quick update on my useless Jabsco Lite flush.

From installation it lasted 3 days before the belt and pulley went.

From replacing the belt again, it lasted 5 days before the new belt...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

22-01-2016, 01:33

Replies: 52

What's your WiFi solution ?

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: What's your WiFi solution ?

If you think Ubiquiti is difficult to configure, you'll get a nosebleed with Mikrotik. The advantage is you can make a Mikrotik router do almost whatever you want, but the disadvantage is it requires...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

21-01-2016, 16:49

Replies: 52

What's your WiFi solution ?

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: What's your WiFi solution ?

I use a 1W Mikrotik Groove, superior to the bullet it but requires above average skills in network programming likely beyond most cruisers. The router currently has 3 WAN inputs;

1. 3G/4G via...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

16-01-2016, 13:44

Replies: 363

Single, Female, and living aboard?

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Single, Female, and living aboard?

Thanks Janet. I enjoyed listening to your podcast.

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

16-01-2016, 12:23

Replies: 363

Single, Female, and living aboard?

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Re: Single, Female, and living aboard?

Hi deblen

An interesting group, but where I live there are no shortage of female sailors. It's those who choose to liveaboard or cruise that seem to be few and far between.

... Fizz

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

16-01-2016, 11:03

Replies: 363

Single, Female, and living aboard?

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Posted By Fizzwizz

Single, Female, and living aboard?

Before I get berated as a dirty old man, I am genuinely curious.

Reading through some posts here old and new, it appears most are from fellow men. It would seem living aboard and cruising is...

21-11-2015, 13:15

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