Toilet thread

[BruceK]

I wish I had known that before swapping out, in so saying since removing the anti-siphon valve it has worked just fine. What you would do with a Nano if you needed that valve is what worries me. Potato masher?

 

[jfm]

Good tip though about removing the cross shaped duckbill valve where not needed. Many thanks. I’m going to try that cure on some troublesome units…

 

[vas]

is there an antisiphon valve on all tecmas? pretty sure mine didn't come with one but then I bought it from CoastalRides

 

[Rappey]

A Tecma is a thousand euros

Thats a cheap toilet. You could buy 6 of them for the cost of a baby blake, then add another £1800 for the electric conversion . £7700

 

[Zing]

Thats a cheap toilet. You could buy 6 of them for the cost of a baby blake, then add another £1800 for the electric conversion . £7700

It is expensive, but the Baby Blake also makes great espresso.

 

[john_morris_uk]

It is expensive, but the Baby Blake also makes great espresso.

And look at the range of seat colours you can choose from…!

 

[vas]

It is expensive, but the Baby Blake also makes great espresso.

doubt its espresso is better than my manual La Pavoni Europicolla onboard

(and it only costs under 1k euro new - mine is '64 model)

 

[EricJ]

Bruce, Tecma’s nano version (the one with the small bowl and designed to go on a plinth) is awful. It just doesn’t flush well. Although I think their mainstream unit is excellent and I just specced those for my new boat build, that nano version is always a very poor performer imho.

That is good to know. I was looking at a Nimbus recently where most have either manual of electric Jabsco’s. Replacing with a Tecma Nano may not be worth it then. Does anyone know if the small Planus (Match) is any better?

 

[Hurricane]

That is good to know. I was looking at a Nimbus recently where most have either manual of electric Jabsco’s. Replacing with a Tecma Nano may not be worth it then. Does anyone know if the small Planus (Match) is any better?

About 5 years ago, I fitted 3 of the standard size Planus toilets. As far as I know, they are very similar to Tecma. I understand that the guys at Planus designed the Tecma units.
My Planus toilets have performed flawlessly but they are the standard ones - not the small ones.

 

[BruceK]

That is good to know. I was looking at a Nimbus recently where most have either manual of electric Jabsco’s. Replacing with a Tecma Nano may not be worth it then. Does anyone know if the small Planus (Match) is any

I tried contacting Planus sales vbefore buying the Tecma but they wrote back to say they couldnt help before even asking what I wanted. It seemed rather bizarre so I moved on

 

[John100156]

Ok mystery solved....back at my workshop on the bench with my magnifying desk light...I could see that a bit of the original seal was still in there...after removing it with a tiny screwdriver...the new (second new) seal fit right in...i will go back and refit as soon as I have the energy (possibly tomorrow)
Only hope that I haven’t damaged the back of the centrifugal impeller trying to force it on

My advice to everyone in boat land...what the eyes can’t see, the hands can’t fix

Hi Bouba,

I have a small leak on one of my Quiet Flush Electric Toilets, also from the shaft seal, the seal fitted (19) to mine has the flat side of the seal installed towards the motor side of the housing, with the spring side seen once inserted - is that the correct way round that you fitted yours? I ask because I am doing the job tomorrow....!

 

[Bouba]

Hi Bouba,

I have a small leak on one of my Quiet Flush Electric Toilets, also from the shaft seal, the seal fitted (19) to mine has the flat side of the seal installed towards the motor side of the housing, with the spring side seen once inserted - is that the correct way round that you fitted yours? I ask because I am doing the job tomorrow....!View attachment 168526

Hi John...it was something that I agonized over for ages....but yes, I’m pretty sure that is what I did...put it in so you can see the springs...I used the same diagram as you have used...but looked for the highest definition one I could find...till I convinced myself that I could see the springs in the drawing. If I wake up in the night with a sudden realisation that I am remembering it wrong..I will let you know

 

[Bouba]

This one..,

 

[Bouba]

 

[Bouba]

In the interest of safety...for weeks after, I would always close the toilet seacock on the thruhull when I left the boat...until I was happy that the repair was perfect

 

[John100156]

Thanks for the prompt response.

It's the guest toilet, we don't have anyone out this visit so I thought it might be a good time to strip it down and fit new seals. One of those lovely winter jobs...!

 

[Bouba]

Thanks for the prompt response.

It's the guest toilet, we don't have anyone out this visit so I thought it might be a good time to strip it down and fit new seals. One of those lovely winter jobs...!

It’s actually an easy job...make sure all of the old seal is out (it’s made of metal)...that’s where I went wrong ... I couldn’t see the metal remnants of the old seal still in place...until I used a magnifying glass...as long as you have a little space to work and better eyesight than me it’s a very quick job

 

[PaulRainbow]

The seal does indeed go in so the spring faces away from the motor.

Video here : Servicing A Jabsco Quiet Flush Toilet - 37045 - 37245 Series | Xylem US

If you fit the seal the wrong way around (like the previous owner of my boat did, , guess what happens :

 

[EricJ]

I tried contacting Planus sales vbefore buying the Tecma but they wrote back to say they couldnt help before even asking what I wanted. It seemed rather bizarre so I moved on

Strange indeed. The Planus Match is a bit bigger than the Tecma Nano.

 

[John100156]

Following advice given by Bouba and PaulRainbow: I stripped down the WC today and fitted the new seal(s), WC now working well again, the video link was most useful...!

Many thanks chaps - much appreciated.