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Title: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: ricker on April 12, 2020, 09:40:43 am
Hi, we have had nothing but trouble with a Microphone air toilet.
What grinder toilet will replace it please it.
We are tired of this, please help
Rick Maddox
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: nitehawk on April 12, 2020, 10:27:03 am
Here is one idea but only meant to cheer you up. Commode problems in an RV can be a real pain in the backside and also where the wallet resides.
Hope someone answers your post. I know that others have posted issues with the same model commode as yours. Maybe do a search?
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: jor on April 12, 2020, 11:08:44 am
I think someone else had the same question a week or two ago. Anyhow, this Sealand toilet will work fine as long as toilet isn't located far from the black tank. I wish I had a photo to share with you of when I took a sledge hammer to our Microphor. A good day.
jor

PPL Toilet (https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/electrical-plumbing-lp-gas/rv-toilet-tanks-plumbing-sanitation/permanent-rv-toilets/sealand-toilet_47-6117)
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: juicesqueezer on April 12, 2020, 12:16:21 pm
Not sure how the configuration of your commode to black tank is, but many of us remove the microphor commode and install a 320 Dometic.  It is elongated and ADA height, which for us old people is nice on the knees!  Best up grade we have done in our coach!
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: Jack Lewis on April 12, 2020, 01:46:24 pm
I agree with juicesqueezer. 

Dometic was an excellent  upgrade we did this change to Dometic 320.  Was done to avoid issues on the road two years ago. This is for all with a direct drop from toilet to black tank. 

Do not ignore using the Dometic adapter kit.  Made installation easy and alot more stable.
Changed out toilet, Sealand 510 for Dometic 320 (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35284.0)
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: folivier on April 12, 2020, 02:30:18 pm
If your current toilet is not directly over the tank inlet then don't use a typical RV toilet.  My LazyDaze had 2 90ยบ elbows with a typical RV toilet and it was a pain to keep it from getting plugged.  You had to fill the toilet bowl before flushing for it to flush.  Not a great option if trying to dry camp for a few days.
What about a marine toilet?
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: Ed W on April 12, 2020, 04:14:48 pm
We installed a Thetford Tecma a couple of years ago and it has worked well for the most part. I think I need to increase the size of the power wire coming from the fuse panel. When we are not connected to shore power and the voltage is a bit lower the toilet does not flush as well.
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: rbark on April 12, 2020, 04:18:40 pm
Ed, is yours a direct drop?
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: Ed W on April 12, 2020, 04:24:34 pm
No, there are two or three 90 degree elbows before it gets to the top of the tank.
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: rbark on April 12, 2020, 04:28:22 pm
Gotcha
Title: Re: Microphore toilet what replaces it
Post by: juicesqueezer on April 13, 2020, 11:31:07 am
My configuration for the drop into black tank is a sweep back toward the inside of the coach and the Dometic still works great!

So, in other words, no it is not a direct drop into tank.  Hope this helps those looking to upgrade and yes, the plate for the Dometic is also a nice feature and allows the commode to sit flush on the tile floor when installed!