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Old 02-01-2022, 09:08 AM   #1
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Max Distance Macerator Pump

Hi FRF,

I'm new to the macerator pump game and it would be nice to dump my RV at home. My only issue is it would probably be in the area of 200 feet from my RV in the street to my nearest clean out over flat ground.

any tips?

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Old 02-01-2022, 09:12 AM   #2
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Use as large hose as reasonable , maybe even PVC pipe . It is not the distance , it is the friction . Use LARGE wires if it is 12 volt . I use a 100 foot one inch hose and I use large jumper cables for power .
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Use as large hose as reasonable , maybe even PVC pipe . It is not the distance , it is the friction . Use LARGE wires if it is 12 volt . I use a 100 foot one inch hose and I use large jumper cables for power .
Distance is important but more important is "lift". Higher the liquid has to be lifted the more current the pump will draw.

"Flat ground" shouldn't be an issue at all.
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