thetford c200 toilet flush not working

[Thelma65]

hi - my electirc blue button flush no longer flushes!

i have seen a couple of things that it may be that needs replacing but i have no ideas where to start ?

is it most likely to be the switch or the pump that has gone ??

as one is about £6 for the switch or the pump is £30 so i want to make sure i get the correct thing!

any ideas?

 

[drsorento]

I always start with the cheapest if that dont work then move up the financal scale, common sence realy, I mean you wouldnt go and replace a car engine if it needed a spark plug would you?

 

[Thelma65]

valid point - but it was more about getting an idea of which one was the problem from people who have had experienc3e

 

[Tony_374371542]

Hello Carl

I had the same problem with my C200 electric flush. I tried the fuse which is in the outside compartment and found it had blown.

There was still power up to the fuse.

Eventualy and with great care, I removed the cover where the blue switch is. It on pegs at the bottom and is sealed with mastic. The switch and pump can be seen in the water tank and removed if neccessary.

I found that my pump had seized up, hence the blown fuse. To loosen the pump, I sprayed with WD40 (not sure about the effects on plastic) and eased the impeller round with a small screwdriver to loosen it. This was a couple of months ago and it's still working.

Tony

 

[vauxhall2]

look here on repairs

www.thetford-europe.com/web/show/id=26111/langid=42

 

[Thelma65]

look here on repairs

www.thetford-europe.com/web/show/id=26111/langid=42

thats fab michael - exactly what i required!!!

you are a star!

this i why this forum is fab !!

many thanks

 

[Steve D]

Tried this remedy on my brothers fleetwood. Spot on now working again.

 

[stephanie1957]

Tried this remedy on my brothers fleetwood. Spot on now working again.

could try soaking pump in descaler or solution of water&vinegar overnight worked for us and cheaper than having to buy new pump