Macerator Pump out mod for trailering

[Catigale]

I've had trouble with the big dump hole once before....I sealed it with three layers of Teflon (tm) tape....stopped leak

[K9Kampers]

Sure enough - same fail, same location - two cracks in recess where hold down bails are located. This is the 3rd Sealand/Dometic tank with this problem in 6 years. Short term fix to salvage the season... 5200 & duct tape.




8-13-12 UPDATE: Tank under warranty, new unit being shipped out

[Tomfoolery]

Sure enough - same fail, same location - two cracks in recess where hold down bails are located. This is the 3rd Sealand/Dometic tank with this problem in 6 years.

Thanks for that pic. Now I know what to look for. I didn't even know it was a potential problem.

Mine came with the boat (cleaned, sanitized, and so far, never used ) I'm going to pull it out and give it a good look today, as the boat is in my driveway at the moment.

[robbarnes1965]

Off course... My weekend sailing plans scuttled due to bad weather, daytrippingdaytripping to Rockland Maine today. Retrieved foulies from boat ... Eeeeewwwww that smell!!!! PP tank leaking... again! 3rd PP in 6 years.... details & pics tomorrow...

The next day I called them and they said, "Oh, it's you. We've been discussing your issue." Which took me back that the company was discussing my PP problem I had emailed service about the night before.
They sent me a brand new tank and it's been working fine ever since. No questions, just sent me a new one direct from the company. I like companies with that kind of service.

This is off-thread but I had a similar service story with a defective BBQ I ordered. The only question asked was to send a copy of original receipt by email. The courier arrived the next day with a new one. I didn't even know they were sending it. Best bbq for a boat, camping or balcony: http://cook-air.com/

[vizwhiz]

I have a 2.5 gal PP right now...probably not worth the effort to install a pump-out pump or anything. We also have a 4" clean-out in our drain system to the septic tank, so that's my plan for now, but I'm keeping my eyes on this idea for the future.