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Subject Topic: Thetford toilet flusher not working
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PersonGeorge4881
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How do I get to the pump to check it?




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On the other side is an area for toilet rolls pull it up under it is the pump unit and wire. Or in the casset area is a fuse. Hope this helps.  












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If you go to the Thetford web site and look at the exploded parts diagram, and some of the repair instructions, it will guide you.

I've no idea what model your toilet is, but put the correct model in the search and it'll give you the info you need: https://www.thetford.com/en/overview-all-products/


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Aaah now then brilliant thank you, I found the fuse it's fine.
Thanks for getting back appreciated

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Great thank you, appreciated 🤝

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You don’t say why you want to check the pump, I assume it’s not working? Looks like our previous Thetford toilet & yes, lift out the lidded toilet roll holder on the RHS (does anyone put a toilet roll in there?) & the pump will be submerged in the water below (if it looks unsavoury, you could wear gloves). Look up other threads about freeing off the impeller blade: monty15 did one recently. If it’s stuck, you can get another pump online at no great expense, you don’t need the expensive thetford official one (but have a look so you know what you’re looking for).
In the meantime, you can flush the loo by filling a jug of water from the sink and swirling it round the bowl; we added a splash of dettol during the months it took us to getting round to replacing the pump (laziness).

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We use a sports drink bottle with bite valve. Allows a bit of a directional squirt with some pressure. Bit more frugal on water & conserves cassette capacity on longer trips. We only use our flush on short trips.

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Yea,
Many thanks that's what we were doing until I got round to sorting it.
Now have access to the pump , cleaned the inside
Pump now steeping whilst I go shopping then gonna dry it if put it back in give it a try, if no joy I will replace the pump as you say not to expensive.
This one is 2013 so maybe had its day
Great response guys really appreciated

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Read Monty15’s thread today in Caravan Maintenance forum before you buy! Screwdriver & silicone first….

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