Bye bye Microphor!

[luckyron1]

Wayne, thanks for replying. Yes, we were aware of and did do the regular
draining, as well as other suggested maintenance, and it was helpful from time
to time. However, in my opinion, in the long run, the Microphor just is not
designed for, and will not stand up to full-time usage. I'm almost ashamed to
admit it but, including replacement with the Vetus Macerator, since 2003, we
have put over 4,500.00 into waste disposal. I really hope that you have better
luck with yours.

2000 LXI enrout to MN


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
>
> Ron, have you ever drained the water from the pressure tank on the toilette
> compressor? They should be drained occasionally and the flat tank pressure
> should be checked and added to if necessary, this will decrease the frequency
> that the compressor runs.
>
> Wayne Kotila
> 96PT42
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ron Thompson
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, May 1, 2011 11:14:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Bye bye Microphor!
>
> Â
> Curt,
>
> You are right about the compressor running and drawing battery power while
> camping dry. My 12volt compressor does run a lot too. I think I might have a
> leak somewhere.
>
> I seem to remember that someone installed just a regular toilet like you would
> have in your home. That would be completely gravity flow with your coach
fresh
> water pump providing the flow pressure. But wouldn't that use more water?Â
I
> don't see that would be a good system.
>
>
> Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
> 1995 WLWB 42'
> (cockyfox@...)
>
> --- On Sun, 5/1/11, Curt Sprenger wrote:
>
>
> >From: Curt Sprenger
> >Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Bye bye Microphor!
> >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 10:53 AM
> >
> >
> >Â
> >I trashed our Microphor too....because...flushes used too much water (we dry
> >camp some), parts are expensive, did not wish to have a future date
compressor
> >purchase, the compressor using 12v power while dry camping, wanted a less
> >complex toilet, wanted a toilet that can be flushed without the compressor
and
> >the hopper set up leaving us stranded.
> >
> >Â Â
> >Curt Sprenger
> >1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> >Anaheim Hills, CA
> >curtsprenger@...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM, Ron Thompson wrote:
> >
> >Â
> >>I have a Microphor in my rig. I have had no trouble with it, at least so
far.Â
> >>What is it about the Microphor that you didn't like. I am curious and
wondering
> >>if it is something I should be on the lookout for. Thanks for your input.
> >>
> >>
> >>Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
> >>1995 WLWB 42'
> >>(cockyfox@...)
> >>
> >>--- On Sun, 5/1/11, luckyron1 wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>From: luckyron1
> >>>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Bye bye Microphor!
> >>>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >>>Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 3:16 AM
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Â
> >>>We wound up trashing the Microphor. Good riddance!! But the Vetus Macerator
> >>>(WC12L2) installation was not easy. The nearest 12 vt wire was in the chase
on
> >>>the outside wall and too thin. It was only 14 gauge, so we couldn't use it
> >>>because the toilet is wired with 12 gauge and the manual stipulated a 30
amp
> >>>fuse, go figure. Anyway, we started the 10 gauge wire in the inverter bay
(which
> >>>is on the middle of the passenger side) with a 30 amp resettable breaker,
> >>>forward to the cage wall, then across to the driver's side, then back to
come up
> >>>thru the chase between the kitchen and bathroom, then into the wall behind
the
> >>>toilet to the drain outlet, and out to the back of the toilet. We put the
switch
> >>>on the chase beside the toilet. Very clean. As usual, a very professional
job by
> >>>a former Prevost tech now domiciled near San Antonio, Stagecoach RV
Service. We
> >>>recommend him highly.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>2000 LXI
> >>>About to leave for MN
> >>>
> >>>
> >
>