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How often should vacuflush pump run?
- Dark Horse
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2001 Carver 350 Mariner
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
Thanks guys!!!
2001 350 Mariner w/ 350 Mercruisers
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- soupycamp4@yahoo.com
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 1987 carver 3607
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
My name is Scott and i am a new carver boat owner, I have a carveer - 1987 - 3607 aft cabin cruiser. I am noticing the air conditioning pump is constantly running for fresh water cooling but i am not getting any cooling from any of my heat pumps. If i was to put a set of gauges on the system what should i expect for pressures when it operating correctly ??
- Cliffm
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"the Condo"
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post My experience is the duckbills need to changed every 10 years or you will have issues. I have noted every 8 years now so I do not have to deal with a problem as opposed to preventative maintenance which can be done when you feel like it and when you have the time not to mention it gives you plenty of time to locate them a a really good price. I carry a complete set of duck bills for each head on board just in case.
As for the head being on or off when away from the boat I guess off or "sleep" is the best way to do it. I do know when we return there is still a vacuum in the system after a week.
Are these fairly universal? one size fits most? if so, do you have part number handy? I believe I should have spare handy as well.
- Cliffm
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
Dark Horse wrote:Source of the post Ok tightened all the hose clamps I could find on the system and it seems to have fixed the issue.
Thanks guys!!!
good to know, as it will be my "first" approach as well now.
- g36
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
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- g36
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
Dark Horse wrote:Source of the post Ok tightened all the hose clamps I could find on the system and it seems to have fixed the issue
Thanks guys!!!
Awesome. You know a bit more about your vacuflush now, glad it was a easy fix.
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
Had this boating friend who swore by this particular head treatment, it was a granular tablet that dissolved.....anyway every time we used it the vacu would act up until the bits worked their way thru.....hmmm
- g36
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
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Re: How often should vacuflush pump run?
g36 wrote:Source of the post You could always dissolve the granular treatment in a glass of water then pour it in the head that way no bits to get stuck.
It was dissolved first , really just showing an example that even little things that seem insignificant can affect the proper operation.....does not always have to be something big.
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