I can't vouch for the head you guys are discussing, but I have a Raritan Atlantis Freedom head that takes up little more space than the manual head that was in the boat when we bought her (the new head is a little bigger because it's very similar to a regular toilet; doesn't look marine at all). The current draw is 8 amps-but it only runs for 7 seconds on a #1 flush, 15 seconds if you're pumping out #2, or about ten seconds to pump the output hose dry (to eliminate odors from the hose running to the holding tank or outboard if you're lucky enough to be offshore). So the battery power is inconsequential. Of course, that's all assuming it works. Unfortunately, the output pump is a macerator/sewage extractor pump that has nothing to do with the normal flush; mine depends on pressurized water for that, although they make a version with a water pump built in as well. But since there's no open trap like a home toilet, it's not self-flushing and relies, always, on the pump.
Dave Shaddock From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe McCary Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 6:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: electric marine head Can you give us an idea of the drain on battery power and the physical requirements (space etc)? Joe McCary Aeolus II, West River, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of michael mcvey Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: electric marine head easier than pumping
