Vacuflush pump access on 350EC?

proffsionl

I'm going to be replacing the duckbill valves on our pump.  Any 350EC owners do this already?  The pump is located under the cockpit galley countertop.  The only way I can see to do this is to remove the icemaker and crawl under.  Any other ideas?

Dream_Inn

Ice maker removal is the typical way.  It is how I get to mine on the 400 as well.  FYI, there are a total of 4 duckbills, might as well replace them all while you are there.

proffsionl

Oh,  I plan to do all of them. I'm not looking forward to it. Is icemaker removal done by just pulling the four screws on the front of the bezel? 

Dream_Inn

Yes, those four screws is all you need to start pulling. You may have to lift just a little, and then when you get it out, the water line & power cord will still be connected.

I had to get to mine a couple years ago on the second day of our boating trip (didn't have parts, so cleaning and silicon worked for the rest of the trip).  Let's just say, I'm not real fond of eating peanuts on the boat anymore!

proffsionl

TMI!     Anyway, our icemaker is dead as it is (died last year).  Maybe a good time to order a new one and do it all at once!  

proffsionl

Okay, I need to order the duckbill valves, but am at a loss as to what I need to order.  It appears that two of the valves go into the horizontal connection on the left side of the pump but the other two go vertically under the pump?  Finding documentation on this style of pump setup has been challenging (and my boat came with the manual for the toilet, but not the pump).  Outside of the pump, I can't find any kind of model number on the larger unit.  Any thoughts?

proffsionl

frenchship

Those peoples should be able to help you out.
http://www.ardemco.com/

proffsionl

Perfect!  Thanks!

Dream_Inn

I believe the duckbills are the 2" ones.  & as you said, there are 4, 2 horizontal and two vertical under the pump.

proffsionl

I called Ardemco to verify and yes, they are 2".  Thanks!