I made the following addition to storing the hose under the
frame of the motorhome. Now nothing is visible from the outside
of the GMC and all of the dump operation is under the Onan door.
The plastic (sch40) conduit routs the Macerator hose down beside
the Onan and then along the
bottom of the frame towards the front of the GMC. Pictures below.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3060
gene
What is the radius of the 90 deg pieces in the s tube?
It is standard plastic (sch40) 1 1/2 inch electrical conduit and the
90s were long sweeping. I think because conduit is
made to pull
wires through, so the joints have no lips and the curves are long and
sweeping.
What is the OD of the hose?
I am not sure but it is a good quality heavy duty 3/4 inch garden
hose. Use one with a hard surface so that it will slide easly.
Is the 2" electrical conduit made of metal or plastic.
Metal would take more abuse down below the coach.
I used the plastic, I thought it was lighter and I might have to bend
it, I did not have to bend it.
Did you cap the front end of the conduit?
No I left it open for it to drain from driving water and any
drips. It has been suggested to put a 45 degree on the end to
keep the water and road dirt out of the pipe.
Drain holes there?
Yep several holes down the length of the pipe
I assume the end of the hose is just cut off; no fitting.
I kept the hose end on. I put a brass cap on the end when I am
through dumping. It is smooth and slides easily and stops any
drips.
And the hose really does slide easily thru the s tube and all
the way in?
Yes it seems to go in very well. DO NOT WAX THE HOSE. I tried
this and it made the hose stick. I removed the wax and used a
silicone spray. It now works well but tries to grab at the
corners. I will see how it goes in the future.
good luck gene
Y Connect Left Side Y Connect Right Side
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PARTS LIST
MACERATOR PUMP
MODEL 18590-0000 JABSCO
(12v) 1
ea $165
3" GATE
VALVE
T-1003VP
VALTERRA 1
ea $ 13
3" MALE
ADAPTER
T-1005
VALTERRA
1ea
$3
3" FEMALE
ADAPTER
VALTERRA 1
ea $3
3" X 11/2" ECCENTRIC
1041-1
VALTERRA 1
ea $4
CPLR (slip to thread) 1 1/2"
5803-2
HOME DEPOT 1
ea $1
RUBBER 3" TEE (313 x3)
PQT-300
HOME DEPOT 1
ea $8
1" WASHER
HOSE
Dish
Washer
ACE
HWD.
l6ft
$ 20
20 amp CKT
BKR
AUTO
PARTS
1 ea
$5
20 amp
SWITCH
TOGGLE
(on/of!)
AUTO PARTS 1
ea $5
10 AWG
WIRE
AUTO
PARTS
1 ea
$5
BRACKET, MOUNTING
CUSTOM
MISCEL
1 ea
CLAMPS
MISCEL
as reqd
PULL HANDLE
ROD
1/4"
ROD
MISC
2 ft
$3
1/4" to 1/4"
COUPLER
ACE
HWD 1
ea $1
STOW
TUBE
1 1/2"
PVC
HOME DEPOT l0
FT $4
MATERIAL ESTIMATE @ $240
Down load manual for
Macerator pump