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I think there is a tendency to replace parts on a vacuum flush system prematurely. My boat is almost 30 years old, and I have owned it for 15, and the only parts I have replaced was one set of duck bill valves. (I think it is time for another set though). However, I do have leaks at the ball...

Before doing all that, try a plunger! It has always worked for me. Turn off the water, and the toilet pump, hold the toilet ball valve open by pressing the flush lever down, and plunge away. I call this "Red Alert Level 2"! (Level 1 is just flushing again, level 3 is disassembly, which I have...

The Flush Guard also prevents the toilet pump from coming on at random in the middle of the night. I am surprised I do not hear more about it, as it basically solves all the problems with vacuum flush systems. I never turn my toilet off anymore, and it can not run due to leak. I wouldn't...

I replaced the vacuum switch with "The Flush Guard". It took about 15 minutes and completely eliminated the pump running all the time. With the stock vacuum switch there is nothing to stop the pump from running all the time when a leak occurs at the ball or duck bill valves, which, by its...

Just turn off the water, turn off the pump, and use a plunger. I have never had to clean out a hose, but I have cleared the occasional problem this way. I assumed my duck bill valves were fouled with debris, and this method has always worked.

I would just bring along water in a water jug. The vacuum flush toilets use very little water. My guess is that 5 gallons would get you more than 50 flushes.

Vacuum Flush perfected with The Flush Guard By the nature of any leak making the pump run (and wear out, and possibly discharge your battery if away from shore) for vacuum flush toilets, you are right. However, since I swapped out the mechanical vacuum switch with "The Flush Guard", my...

VaccuFlush Fixed I had the same problem with my vaccuum flush system. It is the nature of the system, and it can be a bit difficult to find the leak. In my experience it has always been at the toilet ball valve, or the duck bill valves. I have not had any leaks in the connections. However, the...