T&T: macerator

[Pascal Gademer]

something else must have happened... the sealand pump is virtually identical 
to their vacum pump and i've had some of mines run for hours and hours a few 
times with no damage.  yes the motor was hot... but still working.

pascal
miami, fl
70 hatteras 53my
live helm cam ... www.sandbarhopper.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Nelson" <windmist@msn.com>
To: "Trawlers and Trawlering" <trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: T&T: macerator


>I would disagree that the Sealand pump can run dry for hours.  I tried this
> inadvertently (forgot it was on) and it started smelling that wonderful
> electrical smell.  I would say it was running dry for less than an hour. 
> With
> my NEW pump, I am more careful.  I do agree that it is the best macerator 
> pump
> available.