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04/6/2012 at 7:57pm
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Guys

My 2006 Abbey has a Thetford toilet ( sorry I dont know the model number)....

Is it possible at a sensible price to change it from the manual pump flush and make it work off the aquaroll and electric flush?

Even if I have to retain the original tank...can an electric flush be fitted?

Knowing my luck it will be cheaper to replace he whole toilet!

 

Thanks in advance

David



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No.

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Anything is possible if you have the skill and ingenuity to do it. It's probably not that difficult to fit a microswitch into the flush switch and run a pipe from the caravan water system up to the toilet pump outlet. I would definately want a non return valve in there or two though


04/6/2012 at 9:07pm
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Yeh...got the mental picture there Dave...thanks!

Metz..is that a no to everything!?!?  It must be possible to buy bits to make it elec flush..if not take its water from the aquaroll...

 

David



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sorry but its a no , simples


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Actually, depending on the model, this can be done and has been by someone on here last year (can't find the thread though).

They had the manual pump C200 model with the pull lever in the top of the tank. If I remember correctly, they maintained it as a manual fill tank (not off the Aquaroll) and just converted to use the C200 electric version switching and pump etc., by buying the parts over several months.
If you compare the parts on the exploded drawing, there is some work involved and the parts are available, BUT at a cost.

Is it worth it though? ... I'm not convinced. Plus the standard manual version is easier to maintain.

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For the cost involved I cannot see what you will gain.

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Having had manual and electric i would not think it is worth the time and cost of parts to do it, and probably with electric flush you will find you will be filling with water more often.This will also mean more emptying.


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We have a Thetford 250, at two years old we are on a second flush switch which now operates intermittently. Wish we were back on the manual flush.



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ependant on the model It can be done, as I have converted our C4 to electric flush with cut out switch when the casette is removed.

C4 Electric flush conversion

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Thanks for all the replies guys.

 

After looking at the exploded diagrams, I think its do-able, but an expensive change at that!

I just fancied an electric one after our old van had it, and this ones a manual...

 

Anyway - found this link to servic einfo which may be of interest if you have not read it...

 

http://www.thetford-europe.com/en/products/toilets/cassette-toilets/~/media/Files/Thetford/Service%20documentation/Repair%20instructions/Sanitation%20Repair%20instructions.ashx

(sorry i could not get the insert link to work...)

Thanks

 

David

 



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          http://www.thetford-europe.com/en/products/toilets/cassette-toilets/~/media/Files/Thetford/Service%20documentation/Repair%20instructions/Sanitation%20Repair%20instructions.ashx 



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TBH you dont need to buy the thetford parts, inc pump all the bits were around the £20 mark. No one else is going to see it apart from you. You just have to make sure there is a 12v feed under/near the toilet.

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can someone tell me where I can find the 12v feed to convert my manual toilet to electric







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Quote: Originally posted by GDougans on 08/6/2025
can someone tell me where I can find the 12v feed to convert my manual toilet to electric




Welcome to UKCS. This is a 13 year old thread, but it would help if you said what the make (eg Thetford) & model was.
Having read the thread, I can’t say I’m convinced but it’s your choice…. Can’t answer your specific question, hopefully others can - once you provide a bit more information.

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Apologies: the thread is titled Thetford. But do you know the model?

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