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Old 07-14-2023, 03:51 PM   #1
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Default Will my macerator pump up hill?

our experance with dump stations is that they are down hill. I get this some/lots of RV's have gravity flow to dump.
We have a 2008 RT 210 Pop which has a macerator pump. I'm wondering if I can dump/pump into a five gal. bucket. So, becauce the bucket is on the ground and the top of the bucket is 20 In. or so above that, I would be dumping /pumping sort of up hill. Yes I know the tanks are not at ground leave but they and the hose/ dunp valve are fairly low.
I'd be very interested in hearing from folks that have tried this or something similar.
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Old 07-14-2023, 04:07 PM   #2
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I've never experimented to see how high a macerator can pump, but I am quite sure that the situation you describe will be no problem at all.
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Old 07-14-2023, 06:31 PM   #3
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Thanks for the reply . I "think so " as well. after all the water pumps do and they may not be as robust.
But ,I sure would like to hear from some one who has tried it. If I get time I'll see how the Gray water does?????
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My 2008 RT pumps fine with the outlet waist high. Many times into a bucket for transport to septic tank.

Max. Operating Head = 30 feet

https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/web/nam/shurflo/manuals/911-566-3200-macerator-pump-iom.pdf
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Old 07-14-2023, 11:13 PM   #5
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Macerator can lift about 15’. height It is a positive displacement pump. Just make sure it is primed. https://www.vevor.com/rv-macerator-p...p_010262809181
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Old 07-20-2023, 04:06 PM   #6
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I have pumped my tank uphill through a 50 foot garden hose to a septic tank without any problem. These pumps are capable of pumping into a 15 foot head (7.5PSI) or better.
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