How to Dump RV tanks at home with a Macerator pump - Why Not RV: Ep 25

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  • @claudiahummel6227
    @claudiahummel6227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for just a simple practical video…

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @101Buccaneer
    @101Buccaneer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANKS for the video. We live in SW Fl (Ground Zero) where Hurricane Ian hit us. Were having to live in a Travel Trailer parked next to our home and my brother in law told me about this macerator pump as an alternative to a portable tank. Thanks

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Glad I could help

  • @WeOnAMission
    @WeOnAMission 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so you left out that it actually moved 200ft, would have like to see the fresh water going down the clean out. Also, would have liked to see the fresh water shot out the pump just to prove that it works. Thanks for the video #kapken

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will do another video on this here in a few months. Been using this type of setup for 2 years now. Thank you for the input, I appreciate it.

  • @Dronerangerspro
    @Dronerangerspro หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good info

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @corywikel4417
    @corywikel4417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check the specs on your pump and I'd bet it can't push 100+100. I believe the max my flowjet will do is 75ft on a 3/4 inch hose.
    Small hose or longer run will result in pump overheat and turn off.

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Cory, thanks for watching. You are probably right on that but it was going almost completely flat so I wasn’t worried about it in this situation

    • @corywikel4417
      @corywikel4417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhyNotRV that's the reason your pump shut off I'd bet because it was pushing the fluid to far and through to small of a hose. Double check the pump manual. There's a flex version of a 3/4 hose (like the smaller water hoses) that the same manufacturer makes. That's what I am using for discharge.

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guarantee thats the reason. I made this video for demonstration purposes only. We are regularly dumping our tank via our portable tank. Which is a video from 2 weeks ago if you want to check that one out.

  • @scottknight2192
    @scottknight2192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do I need to wait 24 hours after going #2 for the unique digest enzymes to break things down before draining with macerator ?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No the macerate pump is like a ninja for the black tank. It’ll chop all that shtuff up

  • @jefferymarshall32
    @jefferymarshall32 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about using the maceratarer up hill?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It doesn’t have great head pressure especially over a long distance. Short distance it does pretty good. But not sure exact specs

  • @EcoPower2TheMoon
    @EcoPower2TheMoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So does this just break it down to fit through a normal hose??

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically yes. As well as physically pumps it through that hose

  • @Stella12098
    @Stella12098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so great !

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Stella12098
      @Stella12098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhyNotRV I almost paid 7000 dollars for a plumber to connect RV with cleaning out by building a sewer line ? I have a clean out at my backyard. Your idea is so much better in all ways. And I am wondering if it is helpful to use a hose with more width than gardening hose ?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The macerator pump is designed for standard garden hose. I would say no need to do anything different

    • @Stella12098
      @Stella12098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhyNotRV That's good to know. Thanks

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anytime!

  • @neeramaiia9027
    @neeramaiia9027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you empty the hose into the toilet instead of the thing on the ground?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You do exactly like this video but put the hose into a toilet. Toilets work on gravity so as it fills up it’ll keep automatically “flushing” and drain.

    • @MelodicDeathMetal
      @MelodicDeathMetal ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhyNotRV make sure to stick the hose as deep into the toilet as you can, helps keep the smell down

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great addition here. Yes. Absolutely!!!

  • @bill4485
    @bill4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how did you power the macerator?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In that rig I had it wired to the lugs of my inverter because it was the easiest place to access heavy gauge DC cable’s. In my new RV (I haven’t done a video on it yet) I have it literally plug and play with the plug that came with the rig that’s meant for zamp solar.

  • @mcconja
    @mcconja 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to find a clean out cap with a female hose attachment.

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean for a garden hose size?

    • @mcconja
      @mcconja 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WhyNotRV yep, looking on Amazon for a female bulkhead hose thread connector right now. I can drill a hole in the clean out cap.

    • @mcconja
      @mcconja 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WhyNotRV 3/4"GHT Female x 1"NPT Male Brass Bulkhead Water Tank Connector

    • @mcconja
      @mcconja 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WhyNotRV are any of my replies being seen?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. So did you find a fitting?

  • @turquoisefeatherdesigns5902
    @turquoisefeatherdesigns5902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Brand of RV Macerator pump did you demonstrate?

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks for watching. The link is in the description. It’s from FloJet

  • @jbrannon509
    @jbrannon509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's easier to just dump in a clean out.

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely. But when the clean out is 150ft away… this method is just one option. I mainly use my “wagon” when in this situation but the pump is another option

    • @EcoPower2TheMoon
      @EcoPower2TheMoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s the best option of dumping black and grey tanks on your property?

    • @WeOnAMission
      @WeOnAMission 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is not true, what if you don't have a clean out/dump station. Plus, have you ever had to pull a 200lb dump tank. LOL #kapken

    • @DanBlackRacing
      @DanBlackRacing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not everyone has one. I live on a street without sewer drains and the housing tracks in Upstate NY do not all have outside dump access.

  • @Degraafrobert
    @Degraafrobert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe that was a just a demonstration? But get some gloves on! Black tank chemicals can make you absolutely sick!

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gloves definitely recommended. I prefer hand sanitizer constantly and washing hands immediately.

  • @harryballsnack7297
    @harryballsnack7297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shitter's Full

    • @WhyNotRV
      @WhyNotRV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was lol. I wanted that as the thumbnail art lol. Favorite movie of all time!!!

    • @DanBlackRacing
      @DanBlackRacing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually it's empty.