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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2013, 16:22
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Posted By Namoian
Re: Lavac Head - Frequent Pump Rebuilds

Yeah we do the fresh water flush too and always before leaving the boat. Still, the joker valve may last a few weeks or sometimes a year. We stopped using vinegar as that quickly kills the valves...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2013, 10:13
Replies: 14
Views: 14,162
Posted By Namoian
Re: Lavac Head - Frequent Pump Rebuilds

As I am yet again rebuilding the Henderson pumps for the Lavac heads, I posted the following comment on Practical Sailor's website next to their Aug 2011 review of vacuum toilets:

We ordered two...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2011, 19:10
Replies: 14
Views: 14,162
Posted By Namoian
Re: Lavac Head - Frequent Pump Rebuilds

Hmm, well if as Mark Johnson advises that "Flush water slowly running backward through the pump is normal, as it is just crude flapper valves." is correct then I wish Lavac mentioned this in their...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2011, 16:12
Replies: 14
Views: 14,162
Posted By Namoian
Re: Lavac Head - Frequent Pump Rebuilds

Thanks for your suggestions. Yes these are the white Blakes/Lavac/Taylor pumps supplied by Brendan's Isle in Florida and the rebuild kits have been made by Henderson of Belfast. The pump cases are...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2011, 14:52
Replies: 14
Views: 14,162
Posted By Namoian
Lavac Head - Frequent Pump Rebuilds

It has been three years since we launched Namo equipped with two Lavac heads. There was a problem initially with lids (possibly due to outsourcing to Taiwan) that was fixed with the right glue...
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