Cost of new vacuflush systems?

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I have Galley Maid head pumps in my boat and am either sending them out for exchange or changing out the system entirely.

The Galley Maids do work well, they are quite so I not sure if changing to a new system is that critical but the cost to get refurbs runs close to $700 per motor.

Any ideas on the cost of Vacuflush system?
 
If you're talking about a new installation, depending on the layout of the boat and how complex the plumbing is, it could range anywhere between $1800 and $4000 for a new VacuFlush installation, with a large percentage (roughly half) of that being installation labor.

VacuFlush requires that their technicians install their equipment in order for them to provide warranty coverage on it. Or, if you choose to do it yourself or have a preferred installer who isn't one of their technicians, one of their guys must inspect the installation, certify it, and register it with VacuFlush - or they will not offer warranty coverage on it.
 
Ouch!

Vic,

Is there any plans to make the Elegance model that will sit flush up against a wall leaving no gaps, in addition to the current model?
 
Ok,

Just went to your site and see a new tall model that sits flush, get it, flush!!! Haha.

What does that unit run?

The tall model looks perfect.
 
Tall Marine "Elegance" models with straight back:

Model 231HF012, Flushes with onboard pressure water (recommended), with Smart Switch programmable control (also recommended), factory retail price is $945.00

Model 231HR012, Flushing with raw water from outside the boat via a remotely-mounted seawater pump (included), with Smart Switch programmable control (recommended), factory retail price is $1176.00.

You, or your marine mechanic, can install them without having to worry about invalidating your warranty.

BoatFix and others offer them for less money, but for comparison purposes be sure to use the exact same model number. There are versions around that have controls that aren't as good, and don't offer as much flexibility in flushing, that you'll see advertised some places for as little as $399.00.

Look at earlier postings here on the board from Billy III, Mixman, and Rbenton, among others, who have them, and have given their opinions on them. They are simply boaters, just like you, and have no stake in it whatsoever.
 
Look like I am gonna take a hard look.

Are they quiet?

The Galley maid is under the desk so it is real quiet.

Les doesn't have these on the site, I can't find them!!!
 
Les has them, they just aren't listed on the Raritan Page. Go to the BoatFix home page, then in the search box for Parts and Accessories, type in the model numbers I gave you, one at a time. They'll come up. Les is offering approximately a 30% discount from factory price.

The pressurized fresh water model is quieter than your toilet at home. The raw water model is a little noisier but if you mount the raw water pump below deck, near the through-hull, and pack some sound insulation around it, the sound level will certainly be tolerable.
 
I found them on Boatfix.

Prices look very good.

I did find an error in your 2010 catalog. The ordering code has no provision for either bone or white. if you don't know about it, I think you should.

One more pestering question. Is there a part number for the Smart Switch by itself? I'm not sure if I have room for it in my vanity as it is setup now. I only have momentary switch for the galley maid, I assume it will work without the fancy switch.

Thanks.

Jonathan
 
Jon, you are correct, it isn't in the catalog - for the model with a bone-colored bowl and seat, add an "A" between the 3 number prefix and the "H". Nothing in that position automatically indicates that the bowl and seat will be white.

Examples:

#231HF012 is tall bowl, straight back, in white, household-size bowl and seat, 12 volt, Smart Switch control.

#231AHF012 is the same as above, only with a bone-colored bowl and seat.

For a model with a simple pushbutton switch, the suffix "02" is added after the 12 (12 volts)

Example: #231AHF01202, tall bowl, straight back, bone-colored bowl and seat, household-size, 12 volt, single pushbutton switch.

The Smart Switch control system is also available as an aftermarket part, Raritan part # SSFC01W (SSFC zero one W), but it ain't cheap. Factory retail price is $300.00.
 
Looks like Les sells the Smart Switch for just over $200.

Same difference between the pricing of the head with out it.

One more.

Is the Elegance quieter than the Sea Era?
 
Vic,
Does the elegance use less water than a regular electric head?
 
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Originally posted by dritter

Vic,
Does the elegance use less water than a regular electric head?

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Absolutely. Especially when using the "Water Saver" flush feature, which I find good for at least 90% of the time. The other times, well, I flush twice and wonder what the heck I ate!.
 
Absolutely the best Head made to date, I removed a 1 year old VacuFlush and replaced it with the Raritan Elegance. I got one of the 1st off the production line I'm in my 3rd season not one issue it even ate a Tampon!
Bill
 
I defy anyone to clog them they are that good, get the smart controller with it. It is quiet to answer your question.
Bill
 
quote:
Originally posted by dritter

Vic,
Does the elegance use less water than a regular electric head?

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yes it uses far less water, it even uses less water than the VacuFlush.
With the smart control you can empty the bowl, or get a couple of cups of water from the bay and flush it with that in an emergency.
 
Thank you for your responses!! Looks like I will be ordering one!!
 
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Originally posted by dritter

Thank you for your responses!! Looks like I will be ordering one!!

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You will not be disappointed! They are also cake walk (easy) to install.
Bill
 
Ever since I talked Bill into trying the Marine "Elegance" - and it took some talking, too, he didn't believe me at first - he's been my best Raritan cheerleader. What I think sold him on at least trying it was my story about accidentally dropping the toilet paper roll's cardboard core in the Marine "Elegance" toilet, and not wanting to reach in, to pull it out. It was a prototype test model that we had set up in the men's room in our plant.

I'd used the toilet, and ran out of paper. So during the process of changing out the roll, the cardboard core for the old roll slipped out of my hand and fell into the toilet. Being that it was at the plant, and the toilet was being used by everybody, I wasn't all that anxious to reach in and pull it out. So I decided to see what would happen if I decided to try and flush it down. Took me 5 tries, but it finally pulled it down, ground it up, and passed it through.

That sold me on the toilet! Upon running all this by Bill he agreed to try it, with the understanding that if it didn't work for his particular requirements, I would take it back. In fact, it was a pre-production model that he bought; it wasn't even in full production as of then. He's had it a little over 2 years now, and he appears to be quite happy with it.
 
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