Toilet thread

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?
 
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…
 
is there an antisiphon valve on all tecmas? pretty sure mine didn't come with one but then I bought it from CoastalRides 🤣
 
jfm said:
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.
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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?
 
EricJ said:
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?
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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.
 
EricJ said:
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
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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
 
Bouba said:
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
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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....!Doc1.jpg
 
John100156 said:
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
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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 😜
 
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 said:
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...!o_O
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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👍
 
BruceK said:
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
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Strange indeed. The Planus Match is a bit bigger than the Tecma Nano.
 
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