Seals on cassette loo

MGDriver
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edited July 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

Is it a difficult job to change the seals on the cassette loo

 

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  • KjellNN
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    edited July 2016 #2

    Not really.

  • ABM
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    edited July 2016 #3

    No,  but  you  must  be  prepared  to  insert  your  hands  inside  the  cassette  !

    {  I  was  going  to  say  why  do  you  let  the  seals use  your  Loo,  but  I  really  shouldn't   Innocent !  ) 

  • robxjulie
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    edited July 2016 #4

    YouTube it step by step info 

  • KjellNN
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    edited July 2016 #5

    Disposable gloves can be useful.

  • Mastervanman
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    edited July 2016 #6

    As already mentioned there are You Tube videos.  You can also download instructions from the Thetford website and get the correct part number for your model of loo – this is important as there are several different types.  And finally there are instructions in the pack!

    Moderator Edit:

    Your post has been amended to reduce the size of the text.

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2016 #7

    I'm no diy'er but changed mine a few weeks ago.  Fairly straight forward but gloves essential!!!!  Get some Silicone Spray as well to lubricate it all. 

  • young thomas
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    edited July 2016 #8

    on most cassettes the centre section (containing the 'hole'and blade mechanism) can be extracted from the cassette to make maintenance (and cleaning) much easier..Happy

  • commeyras
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    edited August 2016 #9

    Yes, but they vary.  Repalced mine a couple of weeks ago and it was as you describe BB.  First had to take out the 8 screws then turn the casstte grey sliding cover (at last a use for it!)  the wrong way round and use it as a lever to twist off the sliding mechanism to get access to the seal.  Once you have removed the mechanism turn it over and remove the screw which holds the sliding cover, and remove the slide, to get access to the seal.  When refitting spray all wiith silicon spray to aid fitting and operation.  The hardest part was twisting off the sliding mechanism as I was worried that I might break the cover.  I now have a very clean cassette with a good seal! Undecided As I said above, this is all within the cabilities of most of us.  On some models you just remove the 8 screws (4 may be under the 2 covers) and then lift out the seal and replace.

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited August 2016 #11

    "Seals on cassette loo"

    If you're caught short and desperate, you could try tempting it off with a mackerel. Wink

  • jennyc
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    edited August 2016 #12

    If the mackerel idea doesn't work, and you aren't really into toilet DIY then a Thetford 'fresh up kit' for under £100 if you search, might be worth considering for cassettes a few years old. The kit comprises of a new cassette unit, toilet seat and lid
    along with a couple of bottles of toilet chemicals.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited August 2016 #13

    Yes, but they vary.  Repalced mine a couple of weeks ago and it was as you describe BB.  First had to take out the 8 screws then turn the casstte grey sliding cover (at last a use for it!)  the wrong way round and use it as a lever to twist off the sliding
    mechanism to get access to the seal.  Once you have removed the mechanism turn it over and remove the screw which holds the sliding cover, and remove the slide, to get access to the seal.  When refitting spray all wiith silicon spray to aid fitting and operation. 
    The hardest part was twisting off the sliding mechanism as I was worried that I might break the cover.  I now have a very clean cassette with a good seal! Undecided
    As I said above, this is all within the cabilities of most of us.  On some models you just remove the 8 screws (4 may be under the 2 covers) and then lift out the seal and replace.

    I had to replace mine, but there are no screws that need to be undone. It took a bit of brute force & ingnorance to get the old shutter to move, using the slide mechanism. 

  • johndailey
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    edited August 2016 #14

    {  I  was  going  to  say  why  do  you  let  the  seals use  your  Loo,  but  I  really  shouldn't   Innocent !  ) 

    No ABM, you must not say that. I had a good chuckle at your comment though!

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