Do you close gate valve with macerator pump?
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The PO installed the macerator on our coach, so not having seen how it was plumbed I don't have any insight into whether to close or not...
However, like you I try to close it, but sometimes forget, and it seems just fine....
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Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
However, like you I try to close it, but sometimes forget, and it seems just fine....
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Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of the back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others do.
I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered..... is it
necessary to even close it.
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Ken Shaffer
Marion Iowa
73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered..... is it
necessary to even close it.
--
Ken Shaffer
Marion Iowa
73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
your gate valve is one of those things, use it or loose it. Leave it open, and it may not close.
I have had some residual gunk out of the macerator hose on long drives with the valve open. Nothing to really worry about, but probably better to
shut the gate valve then have the hydraulic action of the black water beating on the pump.
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Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
I have had some residual gunk out of the macerator hose on long drives with the valve open. Nothing to really worry about, but probably better to
shut the gate valve then have the hydraulic action of the black water beating on the pump.
--
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
The reason you want a valve ahead of the macerator is as insurance for
that nearly inevitable day when the macerator fails. If you've got
contents in the black tank when that day arrives, a closed gate valve will
be a LOT more fun to work with than will having to remove the macerator
with all that stinky stuff backed up by it.
SO, if you want to be spared that agony, keep that valve exercised!
Ken H.
> Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of the
> back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others do.
> I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close
> the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered..... is it
> necessary to even close it.
>
> --
> Ken Shaffer
> Marion Iowa
> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi
> hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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that nearly inevitable day when the macerator fails. If you've got
contents in the black tank when that day arrives, a closed gate valve will
be a LOT more fun to work with than will having to remove the macerator
with all that stinky stuff backed up by it.
SO, if you want to be spared that agony, keep that valve exercised!
Ken H.
> Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of the
> back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others do.
> I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close
> the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered..... is it
> necessary to even close it.
>
> --
> Ken Shaffer
> Marion Iowa
> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi
> hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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I close mine, but I think it leaks a little. The hose is separate and I keep the outlet capped, so it doesn't really matter.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
I cap the end of the hose as well. I didnt think about the "use it or
loose it aspect"....
I think I will try to keep it working. Ken, thanks for your
descriptive explaination. I will try to stay out of the stank!
> I close mine, but I think it leaks a little. The hose is separate and I
> keep the outlet capped, so it doesn't really matter.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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loose it aspect"....
I think I will try to keep it working. Ken, thanks for your
descriptive explaination. I will try to stay out of the stank!
> I close mine, but I think it leaks a little. The hose is separate and I
> keep the outlet capped, so it doesn't really matter.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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If you do not close the valve each time, one might find that the gunk will
not allow the valvet to close all the way when your needing to
> I cap the end of the hose as well. I didnt think about the "use it or
> loose it aspect"....
> I think I will try to keep it working. Ken, thanks for your
> descriptive explaination. I will try to stay out of the stank!
>
>
>
>
> > I close mine, but I think it leaks a little. The hose is separate and I
> > keep the outlet capped, so it doesn't really matter.
> > --
> > Carl Stouffer
> > '75 ex Palm Beach
> > Tucson, AZ.
> > Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> > Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> > Eagles,
> > Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
not allow the valvet to close all the way when your needing to
> I cap the end of the hose as well. I didnt think about the "use it or
> loose it aspect"....
> I think I will try to keep it working. Ken, thanks for your
> descriptive explaination. I will try to stay out of the stank!
>
>
>
>
> > I close mine, but I think it leaks a little. The hose is separate and I
> > keep the outlet capped, so it doesn't really matter.
> > --
> > Carl Stouffer
> > '75 ex Palm Beach
> > Tucson, AZ.
> > Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> > Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> > Eagles,
> > Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> >
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
> Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of the back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others
> do. I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered.....
> is it necessary to even close it.
My macerator (best thing since sliced bread) has 2 gate valves. One between the black tank and the macerator and one after that is connected to the
original large backup dump tube. The former is always open and the later is always closed unless in an emergency (macerator has failed) and we need
to dump the old fashioned way. In over 20 years we had one macerator failure and it was nice to be able to dump via the slinky we carry.
--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water
heaters.
> do. I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and wondered.....
> is it necessary to even close it.
My macerator (best thing since sliced bread) has 2 gate valves. One between the black tank and the macerator and one after that is connected to the
original large backup dump tube. The former is always open and the later is always closed unless in an emergency (macerator has failed) and we need
to dump the old fashioned way. In over 20 years we had one macerator failure and it was nice to be able to dump via the slinky we carry.
--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water
heaters.
These valves are designed to stay closed when not being used as particles
will fill the U shaped seal and even the sharp plate cannot overcome them
every time when particles start to dry.
> > Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of
> the back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others
> > do. I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used
> to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and
> wondered.....
> > is it necessary to even close it.
>
> My macerator (best thing since sliced bread) has 2 gate valves. One
> between the black tank and the macerator and one after that is connected to
> the
> original large backup dump tube. The former is always open and the later
> is always closed unless in an emergency (macerator has failed) and we need
> to dump the old fashioned way. In over 20 years we had one macerator
> failure and it was nice to be able to dump via the slinky we carry.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum
> system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water
> heaters.
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
will fill the U shaped seal and even the sharp plate cannot overcome them
every time when particles start to dry.
> > Those of you with macerator pump... Do you close the gate valve out of
> the back of the tank after using your macerator? Just curious what others
> > do. I have used my macerator for three years now and LOVE IT! I used
> to close the gate valve each time but forgot it a few times and
> wondered.....
> > is it necessary to even close it.
>
> My macerator (best thing since sliced bread) has 2 gate valves. One
> between the black tank and the macerator and one after that is connected to
> the
> original large backup dump tube. The former is always open and the later
> is always closed unless in an emergency (macerator has failed) and we need
> to dump the old fashioned way. In over 20 years we had one macerator
> failure and it was nice to be able to dump via the slinky we carry.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum
> system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water
> heaters.
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
--
Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
