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Golferdave78 · 09-18-2018, 06:20 PM

This is the first time i’ve Had a sanicon system.
The question is do I need to buy and extension hose in the event the sewer line is a distance away or do I simply put a hose on the end of the sanicon line where there is a connection for a hose?

TheLuvShack · 09-18-2018, 06:35 PM

Just attach a regular garden hose to the Sanicon. Macerator and pump will take care of the solids.

Luv2go · 09-18-2018, 06:55 PM

We've used a 80' 3/4" garden hose (appropriately colored gray) for pumping into a cleanout with our macerator pump with no issues at all. Others on this forum have had good luck with 5/8"garden hoses as well.

Golferdave78 · 09-18-2018, 09:06 PM

Thanks
Garden Hose it is!!!!!

boiler73 · 09-18-2018, 09:52 PM

On my 2018 DSDP with the installed Sanicon factory option, I tried very unsuccessfully to use a regular garden hose as an extension. First time I used a standard 35 ft, 3/8 in diameter garden hose, and I noticed that the Sanicon discharge hose (which is 1.5 inch diameter) began to swell quickly and appreciably over about an 8 in section when the pump was running. Like a big blister. Turned it off quickly before that balloon popped. Whew!

After then CAREFULLY reading the manual, I noted that the manufacturer (Thetford) stipulated that a minimum 3/4 in diameter hose be used as an extension. That is a contractor hose - not a regular household garden hose. I bought one, and cut off all but about 15 ft of the hose. Remember that pressure drop in a fluid line is a function of length divided by diameter. So to reduce the pressure upstream of the contractor hose, I wanted to go with the largest diameter and shortest length that I could get away with. When I used this configuration, it worked somewhat better - enough to finish the job - BUT there was still some ballooning of the regular Sanicon hose.

The turbo Sanicon unit Newmar factory option has MUCH MORE discharge pressure and flow than the Sanicon system I had in my prior coach. Using a garden hose as an extension with this unit is an invitation to a REALLY BAD EVENT, and I won't be using even the shortened 3/4 inch hose as an extension again. I'm ordering another Sanicon hose that can very safely double the length of the original Sanicon system reach.

Ernie. · 09-19-2018, 05:54 AM

Boiler73, Thanks for the heads up on the increased flow on the turbo system. Something else to add to my ever increasing list of things to buy.

Norm Mac · 09-19-2018, 06:20 AM

After 6 years of Sanicon use, we have only had one occasion where the standard hose wouldn't reach. After 4 days at the campsite we just closed the slides, backed up 20' and dumped the tanks. We then moved forward and put the slides out again. We were only staying a week so we only needed to move once.
I can see buying and carrying that extra hose if you need it a lot, but for a "once in a while" situation it is not necessary.

FlaRider · 09-19-2018, 07:51 AM

I have had no issue using over 50’ of garden hose as an extension at my S&B. I didn’t recall the diameter of the hose.

Fitztrux · 09-19-2018, 08:13 AM

I purchased an additional Sanicon discharge hose and used Banjo Quick Couple fittings to put it all together. Works like a charm....

Keep it stored in the compartment above the driver side rear wheels.

oregonhiker · 09-19-2018, 09:05 AM

We have a Sanicon Turbo on our coach. I am curious if there is an adapter that would screw on where the large cap (3" I believe) is so that you can add a traditional 3" dump hose extension. It would have female threads on one end and 4-lug twist lock connector on the other end. Not sure if they make such an adapter as I have been looking with no success.

Dutch Star Don · 09-19-2018, 11:46 AM

I never cared for the hose end that came on the SaniCon, it was hard to screw in unless you disconnect the end. I made my own and will attempt to make one for the new larger unit. My threaded discs in the photo below, free spin around the drain tube.