Manual marine toilets have been installed aboard smaller boats for ages. These toilets are generally equipped with and operated by hand-pumps. These pumps operate in two modes: Initially, the rinse water is pumped into the toilet bowl and then the contents of the toilet bowl are pumped out by turning a switching valve.
Advantages of on-board toilets: their low price, easy operation with appropriate care and maintenance and the easy procurement of spare parts. In addition, no on-board power is required for manual operation. The disadvantages of manual toilets include operational problems resulting from usage on charter yachts and with smaller children aboard. Uncontrolled water consumption, in conjunction with small holding tanks can also be problematic. Often too much water is simply pumped / purged and the holding tank fills up quickly. The rubber parts (seals and valves) of these units must be properly maintained, in order to keep everything operating smoothly.
Electric conversion kits for on-board toilets: the solution for retrofitting a manual toilet into an electric version is an option for some brands. A decision must be made between simply replacing the existing hand pump or the entire substructure of the unit. Both systems are equipped with a combined chopper / impeller. Manual switching between rinsing and suction is eliminated and the operation of the toilet is much easier for inexperienced sailors.
Electric conversion kits for on-board toilets: the solution for retrofitting a manual toilet into an electric version is an option for some brands. A decision must be made between simply replacing the existing hand pump or the entire substructure of the unit. Both systems are equipped with a combined chopper / impeller. Manual switching between rinsing and suction is eliminated and the operation of the toilet is much easier for inexperienced sailors.
Manual Marine Toilets
Manual marine toilets have been installed aboard smaller boats for ages. These toilets are generally equipped with and operated by hand-pumps. These pumps operate in two modes: Initially, the rinse water is pumped into the toilet bowl and then the contents of the toilet bowl are pumped out by turning a switching valve.
Advantages of on-board toilets: their low price, easy operation with appropriate care and maintenance and the easy procurement of spare parts. In addition, no on-board power is required for manual operation. The disadvantages of manual toilets include operational problems resulting from usage on charter yachts and with smaller children aboard. Uncontrolled water consumption, in conjunction with small holding tanks can also be problematic. Often too much water is simply pumped / purged and the holding tank fills up quickly. The rubber parts (seals and valves) of these units must be properly maintained, in order to keep everything operating smoothly.
Electric conversion kits for on-board toilets: the solution for retrofitting a manual toilet into an electric version is an option for some brands. A decision must be made between simply replacing the existing hand pump or the entire substructure of the unit. Both systems are equipped with a combined chopper / impeller. Manual switching between rinsing and suction is eliminated and the operation of the toilet is much easier for inexperienced sailors.
Electric conversion kits for on-board toilets: the solution for retrofitting a manual toilet into an electric version is an option for some brands. A decision must be made between simply replacing the existing hand pump or the entire substructure of the unit. Both systems are equipped with a combined chopper / impeller. Manual switching between rinsing and suction is eliminated and the operation of the toilet is much easier for inexperienced sailors.