Macerator pump

[wmcrinc]

I've been using a Sewerflo RV macerator for pumping out holding tanks at home on occasion when the dump station line was long and it has worked well. However, this time I wasn't paying close attention and connected the 12v alligator clips to the battery in reverse polarity. I could hear air bubbling up the drain hose and holding tanks. Probably ran that way for a full minute before I realized my mistake. After correctly connecting to the battery I was able to complete the pumpout. Now I am wondering if my mistake might have damaged the impeller. Anyone else run their macerator pump backwards and did the pump survive?

[Dutch Star Don]

Most of the macerators are a rubber blade with a cutter housing on one side. If it's fairly old and the rubber blade had a "set" to it, you could have damaged it. Obviously, if it still pumps the same, no damage. Most macerators have a rebuild kit that comes with a new impeller, blade and housing seal.

[Winemaker2]

Rubber impeller pumps are not meant to run dry... either direction. Hard to tell if any damage without disassembly. If it were me I would at least purchase a replacement impeller & gasket. Rebuild is not difficult to do if you experience / notice any reduced performance. Small pieces of impeller will result in reduced performance which is a clear sign it will continue to degrade and worth attention.