I am thinking about getting one of the Flojet RV Waste Disposal kits so I can empty holding talks into a downstairs toilet that is easily accessible from where I park my trailer. I've done a search and am satisfied that it would work for me, but I'm still not quite certain exactly how they hook up to the battery. (I am assuming it is the trailer rather than the truck battery that they hook into.) What kind of connector is needed, and is it included in the kit? I've read about the need to extend the wiring to reach the battery, however, I think I can handle that with no problem. I'm also wondering if my Honda 3000 generator can be used to power it rather than my battery. Just wondering if any of you have used this set-up. I'm just looking for an alternative to waiting in line at the dump station on Sunday afternoon and then not doing the job I would like to do with regard to tank rinsing, etc.
Thanks so much.
The units require a healthy 12 volt DC source. Connecting to the battery is the best location. You can connect to your DC distribution panel. Insure you use large wire to accommodate voltage drop. The Macerators draw a heavy load when starting. Not much comes with the kit. Make sure you install a fuse sized according to Flojet.
Good choice, MotherOwl. I have the same and wondered about the connection too.
I bought jumper cables (12 feet, I believe), cut the alligator clips on one end, connected the wires to the FlowJet as per their instructions. The other end, with the alligator clips, connect to my trailer battery.
This solution is easy and not very expensive as you can find jumper cables for really a good price. If you need more length, you could patch two cables together.
I am using it every couple of days now, with no problems.
I ran a 10 gauge wire, with an appropriate fuse, from the battery terminals to the dump station. If I were doing it again, I would tie the hot wire to the hot wire on my generator's starter, which is in the next bay over, and tie the ground to the frame like all of the other grounds under there. The actual connector comes with the Flojet, but you will probably have to add some more wire.
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enblethen wrote: The units require a healthy 12 volt DC source. Connecting to the battery is the best location. You can connect to your DC distribution panel. Insure you use large wire to accommodate voltage drop. The Macerators draw a heavy load when starting. Not much comes with the kit. Make sure you install a fuse sized according to Flojet.
Thanks, Bud. I especially need to know what kind of connectors I need to get in order to connect the wires to the battery if the kit doesn't come with them.
I saw some comments about protecting the connection with a fuse (20 amp, I understand). I have not done it... I guess I am living dangerously; but I will do it eventually with an inline fuse.
BTW, it takes a few minutes to drain both tanks, and the motor never gets warm.
jboyer wrote: Good choice, MotherOwl. I have the same and wondered about the connection too.
I bought jumper cables (12 feet, I believe), cut the alligator clips on one end, connected the wires to the FlowJet as per their instructions. The other end, with the alligator clips, connect to my trailer battery.
This solution is easy and not very expensive as you can find jumper cables for really a good price. If you need more length, you could patch two cables together.
I am using it every couple of days now, with no problems.
I'm glad to know that there are instructions for making the connection in the kit. I didn't want to buy the thing if making the connection was something I couldn't handle. I do have a good friend who can keep me from getting into too much trouble, but I'd like to be able to do it myself. Thanks. You've given me some helpful information.
Bobbo wrote: I ran a 10 gauge wire, with an appropriate fuse, from the battery terminals to the dump station. If I were doing it again, I would tie the hot wire to the hot wire on my generator's starter, which is in the next bay over, and tie the ground to the frame like all of the other grounds under there. The actual connector comes with the Flojet, but you will probably have to add some more wire.
I also did as Bobbo ran a wire, mine was from the battery also to where the sewer connection is and put a female DC plug on the trailer and a male plug on the pump, my pump has a on /off switch mounted on it I dont know if yours does but it does help. I have added many inprovments to the hose system (valves) otherwise when you turn off the pump the waist water will flow backword to the pump so a valve is needed at the pump with a disconect.
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but I will do it eventually with an inline fuse.
