T&T: re Rebuild kit for Jabsco/PAR Brydon Head

[Peggie Hall]

> Actually my preference is for a manual toilet (s). 

In that case, the Raritan PH II for about $275 is your best choice by 
far...it's been consistently rated the best manual toilet <$500 for 
decades...the only one in its price range made today that's likely to 
give you more than just a few years of reliable trouble-free service, 
'cuz they just ain't building 'em like they used to (that's especially 
true of Jabsco). You can read all the specs here: 
http://www.raritaneng.com/products/toilets/manual/ph_2.html  Or the PHC, 
  which is same pump but on a compact base, if space is a bit tight.

Boatfix.com  http://www.boatfix.com/elec/rarph2.asp has the best price 
for both versions.

> The existing ones have
> done a great job and I was hoping to salvage what is there. Received pricing
> from Depco in my e-mail this morning. It looks like converting over would
> run $ 392.81 for the electric conversion and $ 25.43 for the install kit.
> $400 plus seems a bit steep to salvage them. 

I agree.

> Do you have any suggestions for a replacement? Ideally, without a lot of
> re-plumbing but would like good quality.

The only replumbing that may be required would be a new intake 
line...'cuz the intake pump on your Brydon is at the back of the pump, 
the intake is at the front of the PH II pump. However, if your hoses are 
anywhere near as old as your toilet, I'd replace all of 'em as 
preventive maintenance...'cuz even if they don't stink, hoses become 
dry, hard and brittle with age.

-- 
Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and 
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/boat_odors/