12v power for portable macerator pump

[Alex Smith]

Thanks to those who have responded to my question! Coming off the gen battery
seems a good idea, as it is much closer. I had not though of that.
Alex Smith
82FC35RB
Tallahassee



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David Josephson" wrote:
>
> We have equipped a couple of coaches over the years with the Jabsco
> macerator pump. It is very sensitive to voltage drop -- it really wants
> at least 12 volts at the terminals, otherwise it stalls very easily. We
> also strictly limit TP usage when we're going to use it (single ply
> only, and try not to wad it up tightly when you toss). Running 10 gauge
> wire from the batteries versus 14 gauge through a nearby circuit made
> the difference in many cases between running or not. When first
> installed, the coach or genset needed to be running (~14 volts at the
> battery), now it works fine from a charged battery bank (12.3 - 12.8 V).
> Cigarette lighter plugs are out -- too much resistance.
>
> Now we are in the process of standardizing on a 12 volt outlet. The
> solar house people use NEMA 6-15 plugs and outlets for 12V, we might use
> those or 6-20. These look like regular 120 volt plugs but at least one
> of the blades is sideways (intended for 240 volts).
>
> --
> David Josephson
> Santa Cruz, CA
> 1983 Airstream diesel "Wanderlodge Lite"
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
> wrote:
> >
> > Alex:
> >
> > When I put my DRAINMASTERS on (12volt dump valves), I just connected
> into the 12volt overhead light wires....HOWEVER...your mixmaster may
> require more operating current..........BOB LUMAS memmer of this Forum
> has one and he knows the answer..
> > Regrads,
> > Hank
> > 90SP36..for sale in Vegas
>
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Smith" replytoalex@
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello to all,
> > > I would like to use a portable macerator pump from time to time. Any
> help on the best way and from where to tap 12v 20 amp power would be
> greatly appreciated! Thanks.
> > >
>