In a message dated 1/26/04 4:59:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
trbrustowicz@cox.net writes:

I installed two Vacu-flush heads about seven years ago, then added their
holding tank, monitor panel and macerator pump about four years ago.  Routing of
the plumbing from the heads to the tank was difficult because of all the
existing equipment but with a combination of rigid PVC and reinforced 1'1/2" ID
engine exhaust hose I made it happen.

The Vacu-flush guys are always tossing coins, large clumps of paper, etc.
into their heads at boat shows. Their equipment is truly wonderful and their
customer support is top-knotch.  BTW, notwithstanding all kinds of dire
predictions from "those in the know" that rubber hose would definitely emit smells
throughout the boat that has not been the case.

Anyone considering installing new sanitary equipment owes it to themselves to
check out the Vacu-flush line of products.

Best--Michael Oritt
Durbeck 48--NAMASTE

Michael:

I am a long time user and supporter of Sealand heads but they are not the
ones putting coins into the heads. Those guys are from Headhunters, a
competitor. If you can actually get a coin into a Sealand head ( probably a
dime is the biggest that will fit) you will get to take the pump apart and
remove the coin. The only foreign thing a Sealand head will process is
toilet paper. It will choke on anything else including things like those
moist towelettes. Large amounts of toilet paper will also do it in. Don't
ask me how I know. It will handle moderate amounts of toilet paper just
fine but that is all.

Frank Burrows  79  43' Viking MY  Piney Narrows Marina  Chesapeake Bay