What Model Vacuflush Toilet Do I Have?

  This is a common question.  Sealand does seem to make things more complicated than they should be sometimes.  ALL vacuflush marine toilets have sticker under the decorative base surround that indicates the model and serial number.
  Following is a guideline for you to use:  800 series toilets were followed by the 1000 series toilets which were followed by the current(hybrid) 5000 series toilet.  There is also a compact series of toilets, the 100 series.  There is a 500 series which is larger(house hold bowl).  If you think of vacuflush toilets this way they are simple to figure out.  Even better, the 800 and 1000 series are no longer available(although parts are).  The vacuflush toilet is a base assembly(part of the model description) and a bowl(the other part of the model description).
  No matter what model there designations to what type of discharge the toilet has.  For example: In an 848 model toilet the 8 denotes bowl style.  The 48 denotes above floor discharge to the rear of the toilet.  A 1006 would be a 1000 series bowl with 06 denoting below floor discharge and a short base.  Bellow is a chart to follow.
848=800 series bowl above floor, rear discharge base
847=800 series bowl above floor, left discharge base
849=800 series bowl above floor, right discharge base
806=800 series bowl below floor discharge short base
808=800 series bowl below floor discharge tall base

As you see 48 always denotes above floor rear discharge, 06 denotes short toilet below floor discharge, etc.  So no matter what model toilet you have, if you can understand the base design, the bowl is just a different shape.
  Be advised ALL 500,800,1000 bases are the same and use ALL the same parts.  ALL 100 series toilets use the same parts.  The 5000 series is a hybrid of the 1000 and 100 series vacuflush toilet.  The only parts kit in the base that is different, however, is the ball and shaft kit(5000 series takes same as 100 series spring cartridge has black end).  ALL VACUFLUSH BOWL SEALS FOR MARINE APPLICATION ARE THE SAME!!!!!!!! 
  Complete vacuflush toilet bases as well as all vacuflush parts are available at great prices at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ .  You may also feel free to call at 419-625-0605 or email me at boatdoc@marinediscounters.com with your questions or to order parts.

Rebuild or Replace My Vacuflush Marine Toilet

Should I rebuild or replace my old Sealand Vacuflush Marine toilet?  This is a question I get alot, after all vacuflush toilets are expensive.  My best advise to a customer who, perhaps, has a 800 series vacuflush toilet made back in the 1980's is to replace the base. 

What happens is, I get called out for an older toilet that leaks vacuum, water, sewage or all of the above.  If I put a bowl seal and ball and shaft kit in an older toilet then add labor, you are at 3/4 the price of a brand new base assembly.  Another problem that most don't realize is that, after a plastic Vacuflush toilet base has the porcelain bowl clamped to it for a period of time it takes that shape and probably won't revert back.  After, say, 15 years of being in a position, then disassembled, parts replaced and reassembled, the base probably will not go back to the exact shape around the bowl.  You will have spent money on parts, labor and had headaches.  After all this, the problem has very a good chance of still existing or even getting worse.  I've been through this so many times in my business that I can't guarantee the fix on 20 yr or older toilets.

Go to www.marinediscounters.com and go to the VACUFLUSH catagory.  You will find the base assemblies for your vacuflush marine toilet there for sale at great pricing.  Your existing toilet will have a sticker on the base(behind the decorative base surround).  This sticker will have the model and serial number of your toilet.  ALL VAUFLUSH TOILET BASES 500 SERIES, 800 SERIES, 1000 SERIES,  5000 SERIES USE THE SAME BASE.   The screw holes as well as all other components are identical (except the 5000 series takes a different flush ball and spring cartridge as well as vacuum break). 

To replace the base simply disconnect the discharge hose and fresh water hose.  Then unbolt from the floor.  Now just remove the bowl by removing the large hose clamp around the base of the bowl.  To reassemble, simply set you new base on the floor, set the bowl on top(make sure the flush ball is centered in bowl).  Install the 2 half clamps, roll the large hose clamp over them and tighten the hose clamp.  Now reinstall your toilet.  VERY SIMPLE.  There is less labor involved to replace the vacuflush toilet base than there is to replace the bowl seal and ball and shaft kit.  As always, feel free to call me at 419-625-0605 or email me at boatdoc@marinediscounters.com for free technical assistance or to order parts.  Thank you for making www.marinediscounters.com your vacuflush parts source.

WIX Brand Oil, Fuel & Air Filters

http://www.marinediscounters.com/ now offers a full line of high quality WIX oil,fuel and air filters.  I have done my homework and believe http://www.marinediscounters.com/ is offering the lowest price on Wix marine filters.  There are so many filters available that I have them listed on the web site by price and part number.  Simply thumb through the Wix filters prices until you find your part number in the drop box on http://www.marinediscounters.com/ and the price is shown(as well as all other part numbers in that price range). 

Weather you need Wix filters for Catapiller, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Volvo, Man Diesel or whatever, we will save you money.  Wix filters for gas Mercruiser, Crusader, Chrysler, Volvo, Chris Craft, OMC, Onan, Kohler, Weaterbeke any many more.

It gets even better, If you buy by the case(12) you will save an additional 10% or recive FREE SHIPPING!!!!  Call for this great deal on quantities of high quality Wix filters.

Any questions please call 419-625-0605.
HAPPY BOATING

Genuine Mercruiser Quicksilver Parts

Hello everyone, I am Proud to inform you that , THANKS TO YOU, http://www.marinediscounters.com/ has had a record year.  We continue to expand our product offerings with Genuine Mercury and Mercruiser parts and lubricants.  I am dedicated to bringing you all the marine parts and accesories possible at the lowest possible prices.  Check out http://www.marinediscounters.com/ for Mercruiser Quicksilver 25w40 oil as well as Synthetic oil.  Quicksilver Personal watercraft, outboard & quicksilver D.F.I. oils as well as Mercruiser Quicksilver gear lube.

Along the lines of Mercruiser ignition parts we offer Mercruiser ignition sensers, tilt and trim sensers and distributer cap & Rotor kits in sierra.  Sierra distributer caps are actually better quality than the Mercruiser brand as the electodes are copper(mercruiser uses aluminum).

AC Delco spark plugs, including the popular mr43t & mr43lts are available for only $2.89.  AC Delco Platinum spark plugs for as low as $7.97 ea.  ALL SPARK PLUGS RECIEVE FREE SHIPPING!!!!

As always, if the parts you are searching for have not been listed yet please feel free to call 419-625-0605.  All calls that mention the website http://www.marinediscounters.com/ or this blog enjoy the low 25% markup from my cost(we do not mark from top down, rather from cost up) on anything you may need.

Marinediscounters New Brick & Morter Location

First allow me thank the hundreds of you who have called asking for advise(and subsequently buying parts).  It is great to talk to actual people and get to know some of you.  In March of 2010 I opened my retail store "Marine Discounters" at 1027 1st street here in Sandusky, Ohio.  The store is a huge hit.  We stock everything for maintaining your vessel and keeping those engines running smoothly.  In the last few days we took on Wix filters.  I believe you will find my pricing VERY competitive.  Filters for Onan, Kohler, Westerbeke, Yanmar, Detroit Disiel, Cummins, Volvo, Catapiller are matched with high quality Wolfs Head motor oils as well Rotella T.  We stock wix filters for gas engines as well, however the Sierra line is as good and even more competitively priced.  I've learned that windshield wiper blades and inserts by Anco are almost impossible to find(at least around here).  We have it all.  Our Seachoice house line of products consists of high quality products, manufactured by such nationally known company's as Johnson pump, Taylor Made, and Perko.  Looking for dock lines?  Be sure to call 419-625-0605.  Our double braided lines are literally half price of many of our competitors.  In need of bulk stainless steel fasteners?  Once again, we are blowing the competition away.  If in northern Ohio, between Cleveland and Toledo be sure to stop in and say "Hi". 

Kanberra Gel Great For Storage & Air Conditioning Duct

We recently took on a distributorship for Kanberra Gel here at www.marinediscounters.com.  Many of you have trusted me for years with your mechanical and Vacuflush questions.  Allow me too recommend Kanberra gel for your boat/yachts storage and air conditioning systems.  This product does an excellent job of eliminating mold, mildew, bacteria and many common viruses.  I have customers putting the containers in the head to eliminate sanitation line odors as well as that rotten egg smell(that by the way comes from red pop being put in the fresh water tank during winterizing).  This product is based with all natural Tea Tree Oils.  Simply set a container on the galley table, dresser, in a closet, etc.  The enzymes will dissipate through the space and eliminate mold and mildew spores as well as bacteria on a molecular level.  The canister will empty to about a pea size in a few weeks however the affects will last for up to 3 months.  Place the container in the air conditioning systems return air stream and allow the enzymes to permeate through the duct work eliminating mold, mildew, bacteria as well dust mites.  A very mild pleasant aroma ensues.  www.marinediscounters carries the 2 oz. size good for head and closet spaces.  The 4 oz. is good for boats 20 ft. and under.  The 4 oz. is good for boats 40 ft. and under and boats over 40 ft. will uses multiple containers.  For the discerning yachtsman scoop out the product and place in a container in light sconces, etc.  For more details check there web site at www.kanberragel.com then come back to www.marinediscounters.com for your usual best prices. 
  This is just one of many new product offerings coming soon.  As always, only the best quality, proven products will get my personal endorsement.
  Be sure to call and ask about the high quality air conditioning filters and coil cleaners you will see at www.kanberragel.com

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