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The survey on my soon to be, suggests that the oulet pipes to the holding tank could do with replacing, obvioulsy I will ask the seller to do this.

I have done a search for Jabsco and the service kits for all the other valves/seals etc appear to be very reasonably priced, so was thinking of asking them to do a complete service at the same time. I might be prepared to pay for this as an extra (if I can not get them to do it at the same time)

If unsucesfull, how difficult is it to do yourself, I am pretty good at DIY and the pdf downloads from Jabsco make it appear to be a pretty easy job?

My only concern, as always when working on anything to do with sanitary systems, is how much muck am I liable to get running everywhere when I disconnect the pipes etc.

Not scared of the stuff, I have unblocked sewage pipes before, and I do know when to stand back/run. Just wondering how straight forward a job it is.

(please no big jobby jokes) /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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I have done a search for Jabsco and the service kits for all the other valves/seals etc appear to be very reasonably priced

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IIRC the service kit is about £30 in England, (£50 in Riposto Italy), and a new pump is about £57, so I dont agree that the kit is reasonably priced... I think it's a rip off.

Given that a new top seal often doesnt fit properly, I will be inclined to buy a new pump next time there is a fault, or I think it needs a service - at least you would expect jabsco to fit a seal that doesnt leak on a new pump, and there would be no messing about getting the limescale off, and less danger of getting big jobby all over you.

In boating expense terms, the cost of a new pump or two every couple of years is neither here nor there - particularly when the last thing you want is stuff leaking all over the heads on a longish trip - believe me /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif had an old pump that had been fitted with the service kit stuff before storage a year ago and, when I swapped the leaking one out, the service one leaked - PIA!!!

having said that, I have found the hardest part of fitting the service parts is getting the pump off, and back on again ... the fitting of the parts is relatively straightforward. In addition, I have never found any trace of jobby in the pump ... they seem to do a good job of disposing of them. Any mucky stuff has usually been limescale.

Cheers

Richard
 
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and the service kits for all the other valves/seals etc appear to be very reasonably priced,

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At about 2/3 the price of the complete toilet at boatshow prices, I'm not so sure about this.
My last Jabsco kit ... well, a month after installing the seals and O rings and etc... the toilet was, say... inoperative. The refurbished seals were worse than the 3-year old originals.
We -contrary to our usual policies- junked the toilet and bought a new R&M one. Hopefully made in a more knowledgeable part of China...
 
I've serviced my Jabsco heads pump several times without any trouble. Certainly no great detritus, just scale etc. I do make sure to follow thier instructions to the letter. Make sure you have all the bits you need before you start. Particularly silicon? grease, a rag or two and a pair of grips.
I did have one bit of bad luck once, when I tightened the head screws to much and sheared off the plastic thread... or did I crack the head casing... can't remember now. It resulted in getting a small repair kit.
Personally I think the service kits are decent value for money.
 
I don't know why people have sooooooooo much trouble with Jabsco loos. Whenever mine has played up then strip down the pump, a good clean of all the contact surfaces, replace the seals etc now and again and fanny's your aunt. Pump through something pleasant first and don some disposable latex gloves. Ok it's not the most enchanting of jobs but a revitalised loo is a joy to behold /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Thanks to all for your input.

I must admit that I only checked the service kit price, so did not sound too bad, I had assummed that the pump would be much more.

After all I am an engineer, we love to repair things even if it would be cheaper to buy a new one.

I am sure that I could make a new flappy valve out of some old inner tube and super glue a pound coin to the back of it. (even if the replacement only costs 50p) /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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I don't know why people have sooooooooo much trouble with Jabsco loos.

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I have several friends with Jabsco loos and they don't have any problems either.

Perhaps those here that profess to have problems don't realise that there are two common different but similar looking service kits and are fitting the wrong one for their particular loo /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif.
 
I like mending things too. You could use the weight off the old valve and send me the pound coin /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

The only thing about the pump is this - the old ones had the bit on the end with the O rings held on with a circlip which eventual rusts away. The replacement one had a nut on the end. That was just a new handle/piston/Oring assembly now about £20.

Ring Jabsco or look at website - extremely helpful people.
 
I have had valves, seals and even an ancient fw pump replaced with the latest model, foc by Whale, I think a lot of their "marine quality" kit leaves a lot to be desired, but their a.s. service is incredible.
 
I replace the complete pump on mine, i used to service them with the kits but found that its a lot simpler replacing the whole thing.
Also remember to use Olive oil or a vegetable oil down the pan, just a few drops will do and keeps the pump and seals running smoothly.
 
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