anyone using one of these sewer hoses? How do you like it?<br/>Polychute
Polychute May 02, 2016, 09:24:00 pm anyone using one of these sewer hoses? How do you like it?Polychute Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Polychute Reply #2 – May 02, 2016, 09:36:10 pm The Polychute is great, if you want to keep on using the Valterra type connection. IMHO, a better option is the Wastemaster with camlock style connector.Waste Master RV Waste Management System - Lippert Components Inc 359724 -...The hose is a more advanced version of the Polychute. Originally, Polychute used the same hose as Wastemaster, but Wastemaster has changed to a 5 to 1 deployed length to stored length hose VS. the 4 to 1 of the Poychute. They are both in a different class than all the others. You can deploy as much hose as necessary up to the max available, and the hose will stay that way while dumping. Other hoses tend to expand to their full length and are like packing a Jack-in-the-box to store. The Wastemaster and Polychute hoses easily compact and stay there without persuasion for storage. Just my take on it...DonEdit: to add product link Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #3 – May 02, 2016, 09:38:36 pm Yes, works very well. Less messy. I would recommend it.Roy Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #4 – May 02, 2016, 10:21:34 pm I've had one of the Waste Master ones that look similar to the Polychute. I liked it a lot but it developed some pinhole leaks after about 3 years which I was disappointed about due to the cost of replacement. I replaced it with the newer green Lippert Waste Master unit which appears to be better made and shrinks down to a smaller length when not in use. Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #5 – May 02, 2016, 10:45:30 pm I'm curious about the end that connects into the site sewer pipe. I have always had systems where I could use a donut or a threaded connection. I like the threaded option because I know it won't pull out. The Polychute and Waste Master systems seem to only have a donut. Any issues with it not wanting to stay in? (like when you're parked for a while and want to leave the grey valve open) Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #6 – May 02, 2016, 11:01:49 pm I made an adapter for the 4" threaded connectors out of a threaded 4" to slip fit ABS fitting. I solvent welded a tub of 4" ABS pipe and attached a 4" rubber coupler with two hose clamps. The threaded side screws into the sewer inlet and the rubber coupler tightens securely onto the Wastemaster nozzle with its rubber donut in place. It is flexible, yet secure. For just dumping, I just use the Wastemaster nozzle with the rubber donut by itself and it is a no mess system. I carry some misc. bits so I can make it fit just about anything we are likely to encounter.Don Quote from: JohnFitz – May 02, 2016, 10:45:30 pmI'm curious about the end that connects into the site sewer pipe. I have always had systems where I could use a donut or a threaded connection. I like the threaded option because I know it won't pull out. The Polychute and Waste Master systems seem to only have a donut. Any issues with it not wanting to stay in? (like when you're parked for a while and want to leave the grey valve open) Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #7 – May 03, 2016, 09:09:30 am We recently had an extended stay in a RV park that only allows screw-in 90-degree fittings with a regular latched sewer hose. No slip-on / slip-in fittings allowed. Our sewer connection must pass visual inspection to get their bargain monthly rate. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Polychute Reply #8 – May 03, 2016, 12:23:48 pm Quote from: Barry & Cindy – May 03, 2016, 09:09:30 amWe recently had an extended stay in a RV park that only allows screw-in 90-degree fittings with a regular latched sewer hose. No slip-on / slip-in fittings allowed. Our sewer connection must pass visual inspection to get their bargain monthly rate.One more reason to carry a spare, a "normal" spare. Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #9 – May 03, 2016, 12:35:18 pm Quote from: JohnFitz – May 02, 2016, 10:45:30 pmI'm curious about the end that connects into the site sewer pipe. I have always had systems where I could use a donut or a threaded connection. I like the threaded option because I know it won't pull out. The Polychute and Waste Master systems seem to only have a donut. Any issues with it not wanting to stay in? (like when you're parked for a while and want to leave the grey valve open) My polychute hose has a stepped rubber fitting on the end that fits very securely into most sewer connections. I also have the donut but never use it. Products | Drain MasterMark Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #10 – May 03, 2016, 01:04:41 pm Good thread for our "waste". We've noticed more and more parks are having enforced regs from the local Health Dept. (a good thing). Most now require 1/4" per ft. drop and a sealed connection. I've seen a lot of folk use a cheap "gutter" system for the drop. We use the adjustable plastic holders for the drop, but I'm going to look into a sturdier aluminum version. There are not many worse things than sitting in one's chair and "smelling that smell." Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #11 – May 03, 2016, 03:54:29 pm I think they would have a hard time arguing that this hookup doesn't meet their criteria... far superior to a "regular latched hose". The rubber coupling, which is used as a permanent connection for residential sanitation plumbing, is clamped to a threaded 4" ABS threaded coupling which is screwed into the parks sewer inlet.DonQuote from: Barry & Cindy – May 03, 2016, 09:09:30 amWe recently had an extended stay in a RV park that only allows screw-in 90-degree fittings with a regular latched sewer hose. No slip-on / slip-in fittings allowed. Our sewer connection must pass visual inspection to get their bargain monthly rate. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Polychute Reply #12 – May 03, 2016, 04:05:01 pm Meeting their criteria has more to do with how the law is written and who is interpreting and enforcing the law. Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #13 – May 03, 2016, 04:06:16 pm Quote from: Don & Tys (AKA acousticart) – May 03, 2016, 03:54:29 pmI think they would have a hard time arguing that this hookup doesn't meet their criteria... far superior to a "regular latched hose". The rubber coupling, which is used as a permanent connection for residential sanitation plumbing, is clamped to a threaded 4" ABS threaded coupling which is screwed into the parks sewer inlet. Very nice, Don. Do you have to take the whole assembly apart to store it, or? Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #14 – May 03, 2016, 04:28:43 pm Brett did a nice job for storing hoses. The right-hand side is for an extension. Quote Selected
Re: Polychute Reply #15 – May 03, 2016, 05:08:15 pm No.Just back of the top hose clamp, store the hose as normal, grab the outside of the rubber coupling and unscrew it. That piece gets stowed in bin after a bit of sanitizing spray along with other couplings, adapters, etc. I stow the hose under the cord reel shelf, but usually leave the camlock connected to the coach outlet while traveling. Very convenient and quick to hookup. The original hose storage was completely useless. When I had Valterra style connections, I had to remove the connectors to feed the hose around the 90ยบ bend. I can stow the hose completely under the shelf and have a lid for that cubby, but rarely use it unless boondocking for an extended time.DonEdit: Added Picture of Hose Stowed (under Hose Reel)Quote from: mike leary – May 03, 2016, 04:06:16 pmVery nice, Don. Do you have to take the whole assembly apart to store it, or? Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Polychute Reply #16 – May 03, 2016, 10:26:35 pm I've used a Polychute for several years. I've been very pleased. It's the best sewer hose I have ever used. I use the included rubber fitting. It's not caused a problem, but I will be considering some of the enhancements suggested in this thread.I called Polychute a few weeks ago to get new o-rings for the Valterra fittings. A woman answered the phone and said that her husband had died and Polychute was no longer in business. She referred me to Drain-Master. Quote Selected
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