sea toilets

[rkane]

We have to replace the sea loo on our 24' Falmouth Gypsy. We currently have a (broken) Simpson and Lawrence model and are looking for something compact and reasonably priced. Any advice as to which loos have proved problem free, simple and easy to fit?

 

[ToMo]

Don't ask hlb, he only manages to blow em up or block em.....reckon he's heard too many Blaster Bates stories!....listen to the one about sh*t over Shropshire, that should tell you where hlb gets his ideas!
TôMö

 

[VMALLOWS]

Not sure what ToMo is on.
Anyway, my Brydon has done excellent service for 19 years with only one 'overhaul' (ie new washers, flap valve, etc). It has ceramic bowl, heavily enameled wooden seat, and still looks as new. I don't think its still sold under this brand, but there are several almost identical versions on the market. (Try 'ITT').

 

[Plum]

No complaints with my ITT Jabsco one which is 12 years old. New set of valves fitted 4 years ago - spares kit readily available.

 

[dickh]

As previous post, the ITT/Jabsco/PAR toilets are good, I've fitted two over the past few years and been pleased. You can get them at a good price from the discount chandlers. My only regret is that I did not get the 'large bowl' version, but they are more money - the standard version really does have a small bowl. If you fit new hoses make sure you get the white 'no-smell' type.

 

[vyv_cox]

I cannot recommend the RM69. We are forced to use one as it is the only type that fits the plinth and space We have replaced it once and then fitted a redesigned piston assembly. They have all been rubbish. We broke a handle off Dieppe, repaired on the water with Milliput, every piston rod seal has leaked within days of installation and valve design leaves a lot to be desired. We are plagued with leaks that take ages to fix.

 

[WayneS]

I agree that the RM69 is not worth looking at. Al lot of teh seals leak, esp after a few years when the PVC get old'ish.

Wayne

 

[Sinbad1]

Go for the Par Brydon/Itt jabsco. It comes in large and small bowls and will cost between 100-£130. Spares are held at all chandlers and these loo's have got to be strong enough to take American bums!

One tip. The pump mechanism has a large plastic nut on the top. Unscrewing this gives access to the pump barrel and the pump plunger. Once a month remove this and liberally smear a silicone lubricant over the plunger rubber. This will make the pumping effortless.

Also make sure that you have no calcium buildup in your pipes. You should really replace these pipes at the same time for the non-odour, smooth bore pipes.

I have 3 baby blakes in my garage if you want a winter project and like having unsociable muck squirting over you!

 

[yoda]

For my money the simple solution is a porta potti. Easy to fit, integral holding tank! and cheap. Very pleased with mine.

Yoda

 

[John7]

I was told not to use silicon grease or on ITT loos as it causes swelling of the rubber. Indeed I had done that and my pump was very stiff. Even after replacing the old washer and cleaning the pump its still stiffer than last year, which they say can be caused by the plastic absorbing the silicon. They say only use natural products, oil etc. All I know is my pump last year was OK but in need of an overhaul and in doing that I used silicon grease. The pump was OK then but after the lay up it was so stiff it was difficult to use.