Arctic Traveller
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2007
- Messages
- 607
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Arctic Traveller
- Vessel Make
- Defever 49 RPH
Well, I've finally reached the breaking point. Some of you might remember all the problems I've had with my Tecma Silence toilet, problems that have been going on since I bought the thing (for over $1000.00). If not, I won't bore you with the details, let's just say the toilet is JUNK!! Sure, its really quiet, but in six years, I have had to tear it apart at least once a year, sometimes more. Today I discovered the pump motor is seized up: AGAIN
Ok, sorry for yelling (I feel a little better now) The seal leaked and froze the bearing (again!) If I were to replace the motor/ pump assembly, this would be the third time (at $400/ea) but I refuse, it's going in the trash. So, I need to buy another marine head, and I'd love to know what the current thinking is. My second head is a standard Jabsco unit that has been flawless for years, requiring almost no maintenance. The trouble is, it's so loud that when we are in the slip, it will wake up the neighbors, not to mention everyone aboard my boat. So, I'd love to know what you folks recommend. I would like a reliable unit (electric, raw water flush) that does not sound like a brush chipper. I'm more than willing to do normal maintenance, and might even sacrifice some additional maintenance for a unit that is quiet, but I'm aware that most heads make quite a bit of noise, but surely there are some that won't wake the dead from 100 yards and will work for more than a year at a time. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.................Arctic Traveller
Ok, sorry for yelling (I feel a little better now) The seal leaked and froze the bearing (again!) If I were to replace the motor/ pump assembly, this would be the third time (at $400/ea) but I refuse, it's going in the trash. So, I need to buy another marine head, and I'd love to know what the current thinking is. My second head is a standard Jabsco unit that has been flawless for years, requiring almost no maintenance. The trouble is, it's so loud that when we are in the slip, it will wake up the neighbors, not to mention everyone aboard my boat. So, I'd love to know what you folks recommend. I would like a reliable unit (electric, raw water flush) that does not sound like a brush chipper. I'm more than willing to do normal maintenance, and might even sacrifice some additional maintenance for a unit that is quiet, but I'm aware that most heads make quite a bit of noise, but surely there are some that won't wake the dead from 100 yards and will work for more than a year at a time. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.................Arctic Traveller