Tank Odor

[Curt Sprenger]

Rich,
Yes, the toilet is the Microphor air unit. I'll check out the link...and
check for the leak as you suggest. Thanks.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



g_man1146 wrote:

> Hi Curt,
> Is your toilet a Microphor air unit? The Microphor air toilet has a
> hopper below the bowl that collects the contents of the flush, then,
> after the flapper closes, air pressure is applied to this hopper and
> the contents are pushed down through a 1 1/2" pipe. On these, there
> is no floor pipe in the fashion of an electric Microphor or other
> straight drop type toilet. The 1 1/2" pipe may still be a source of
> a leak where it connects to the hopper. Most connect at the rear of
> the hopper and the connection is visible by removing the lid at the
> back of the toilet and looking with a flashlight. Some also connect
> at the bottom and will be harder to see. These toilets are designed
> for use where a straight drop direct to the tank is not possible due
> to floorplan design and tank location. Air pressure is necessary to
> keep the clean water, after a flush, in the bowl but if air is
> depleted and it leaks into the hopper, this clean water should still
> prevent odors from entering through the toilet. Here is a link that
> will let you download Microphor installation and service manuals.
>
> http://www.microphor.com/html/2quart-rec.html
>
> Rich D. '99LXi43' CT
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
> wrote:
> >
> > Our toilet has the air pressure assist for pushing the contents
> > over/down to the holding tank. Would this still apply?
> >
> > Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff Miller wrote:
> >
> > > If the flapper is closed, holding water above it, the most likely
> > > culprit as has been mentioned is the gasket/seal between the
> toilet and
> > > the floor/pipe. Many leak, stinks when there is a negative in
> the coach
> > > (front windows are worst for creating negative pressure),
> otherwise go
> > > unnoticed until the unfortunate overfilling of the blackwater
> tank.
> > >
> > > - Jeff Miller
> > > in Holland, MI
> > >
> > >
> > >
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