Re: Toilet Question

Thanks, Peggie.  Actually, there are other issues with the 12v system in the
boat.  I know one battery is very weak, and don't think the battery charger
is doing its job either.  Haven't had time to do further checking yet.  The
PO did keep most of the manuals/documents for the various systems, including
the toilet.  I will check how the head is wired.   I've got your GRBO book ,
and will read it soon.

Thanks again,
Steve H.

"Peggie Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Steve wrote:
> > Thanks, Peggy.  That was a wonderfully detailed reply.  You're not
kidding
> > about the current draw.  I guess that explains the dimming lights during
> > flushes. :(
>
>
> Yep, it would. :)  But it shouldn't do that...that's a sign of an
> electrical issue. Some things to check out:
>
> Electric toilets should always be on their own dedicated circuit, shared
> with nothing else. If the boat's PO didn't save the manual (what passes
> for one, anyway) that has the electric specs in it when he installed it,
> pull one off the Jabsco website at http://www.jabsco.com and make sure
> that he used the right wire size for the distance distance from the
> battery (measured round trip, not one way). Put volt meter on it while
> flushing and make sure it's getting a full 12v. If not, check
> connections, and check the battery to make sure it's putting out a full
> 12v...the battery may be weak, or not being fully charged (which would
> reveal a whole new can of worms...boats are like that).
>
> Peggie
> ----------
> Peggie Hall
> Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
> Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
> Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
> http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_rid_of_boat_odors.html
>