Tank Odor

[rrob@...]

Curt if you do have an air type Microphor keep in mind that Randy has one on
the shelf. It's not likely you'll need a whole toilet but I thought I'd let you
know just in case.

Quoting g_man1146 :

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