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Subject Topic: caravan thetford toilet not working Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmillet
07/9/2013 at 10:59am
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Can anyone please help, we have a 2007 swift and our toilet has stopped pumping water. The fuse is intact, but we don't know what else to check, any advise would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.


PersonG7ACU
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See my reply on this recent thread (same subject) by clicking here.

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Personmillet
07/9/2013 at 5:05pm
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Thanks,i checked the previous post on this and checked the fuse, that's ok. Partner thinks it may be the motor or pump?


Personoxter
07/9/2013 at 5:17pm
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Pump is likely. Did you empty the flush container last winter and pump out remaining water? Frost will damage the pump. Not an expensive repair though and simple.

Post last edited on 07/09/2013 17:36:41

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Caravan garage replaced our Thetford pump it was 46 quid all told.

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PersonDamianL
08/9/2013 at 1:04am
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The water pump will more than likely be damaged. eBay seem to have them very cheap and a quick search shows me they are easy to replace.

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Personmillet
08/9/2013 at 8:46am
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Many thanks everyone, will order pump and try that.


Personbobansen
09/9/2013 at 12:32am
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Not sure if in time, but before buying a pump consider this.
Remove the waste tank and look in the area where the
Slide plate fits.. next to the slide you will see a micro switch. This to prevent water being flushed if the tank is not in place. This is a good candidate for damage. Well worth a check. Only cost, s 25p from any hardware store.

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09/9/2013 at 8:27am
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Following on from bobansens post above is it this fuse you have replaced.
looking at the picture you will see, just behind the blade carrier there are 2 wires, (not the 2 long ones on the left), you can just about see them behind the white block in the center of the picture and the 2 spade connecters at the front, mine broke at the spade connecter.
the constant turning of the blade sometimes makes one of these wires brake off
If this is the case you will have to remove the carrier to rejoin the wire. you will need rubber arms to do this or be a lot younger than me.
The picture is upside down.
Wizzard has a very good guide on how to do this, can any of you ace forum members post it for bob thanks.
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Personmillet
19/9/2013 at 9:39pm
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Thanks to all for your advice, problem was solved by replacing the micro switch on the flush system, the plastic sheath which covers the switch had dropped down and left the wiring exposed, so the wires had become damaged through water.
Hope all the advice given my help people with similar issues.


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Personbobansen
19/9/2013 at 9:43pm
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Millet, a problem shared ect, this is the joy of chatting to like minded folk... we are able to help one another.at no cost hehe its a good life.

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