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Vacuflush toilet keeps pumping longer than usual.

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by Ruffinit, Jun 23, 2015.

  1. Ruffinit

    Ruffinit New Member

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    My vacuflush toilet pumps longer than it use to. Bowl does not leak, Any suggestions?
  2. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    How long has it been since the duck-bill valves were serviced in the vacuum generator pump?
    #1 cause for this problem.
  3. captainwjm

    captainwjm Senior member

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    Yes, probably the duck bills - 2 upstream and 2 downstream. Lube w/ Vaseline, make sure you have them oriented correctly, and don't tighten the connections too tight. If that dosen't fix it, you may have a leak at the vaccum pump- you should be able to hear it. Replacing the vaccum pressure switch is easy. Just remove the wires, unscrew the old one, lube the new one w/ Vaseline, and screw it in - again, not too tight.
  4. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    Use superlube grease instead of Vaseline. Vaseline is petroleum based and can effect the rubber seals and duct bills over time.