Been using Grocco HF heads for a number of years only because, at 13.5
inches, they are the lowest height head I can find in any of the
catalogs. However, I'm getting pretty tired of the poor performance,
breakdowns and frequent repairs needed on these units.

In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?

Jerry wrote:
...In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?

With "standard" bowls, the Raritan Compact II and the Jabsco manual are
only a fraction over 13". The Wilcox Headmate is only 12" tall.

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

Jerry wrote:
...In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?

With "standard" bowls, the Raritan Compact II and the Jabsco manual are
only a fraction over 13". The Wilcox Headmate is only 12" tall.

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?
Jerry wrote:

Been using Grocco HF heads for a number of years only because, at 13.5
inches, they are the lowest height head I can find in any of the
catalogs. However, I'm getting pretty tired of the poor performance,
breakdowns and frequent repairs needed on these units.

In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?

I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?
Jerry wrote:

Been using Grocco HF heads for a number of years only because, at 13.5
inches, they are the lowest height head I can find in any of the
catalogs. However, I'm getting pretty tired of the poor performance,
breakdowns and frequent repairs needed on these units.

In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?

sded wrote:
I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?

He didn't mention what kinds of problems he's having with Groco...but
it's amazing how many repairs wouldn't be necessary if there was any
preventive maintenance done. But preventive maintenance is something
that never occurs to most boat owners...they assume that because
household toilets don't need any, marine toilets don't either. So the
toilet works fine for about year or two--till it needs some...after
that, it's never-ending battle to fix what breaks but didn't have to.
And, of course, it's always because the toilet is a "piece of junk."

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

sded wrote:
I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?

He didn't mention what kinds of problems he's having with Groco...but
it's amazing how many repairs wouldn't be necessary if there was any
preventive maintenance done. But preventive maintenance is something
that never occurs to most boat owners...they assume that because
household toilets don't need any, marine toilets don't either. So the
toilet works fine for about year or two--till it needs some...after
that, it's never-ending battle to fix what breaks but didn't have to.
And, of course, it's always because the toilet is a "piece of junk."

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

It's amazing how much good a gallon of vinegar a year does for each head.
Peggie Hall wrote:

sded wrote:
I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?

He didn't mention what kinds of problems he's having with Groco...but
it's amazing how many repairs wouldn't be necessary if there was any
preventive maintenance done. But preventive maintenance is something
that never occurs to most boat owners...they assume that because
household toilets don't need any, marine toilets don't either. So the
toilet works fine for about year or two--till it needs some...after
that, it's never-ending battle to fix what breaks but didn't have to.
And, of course, it's always because the toilet is a "piece of junk."

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

It's amazing how much good a gallon of vinegar a year does for each head.
Peggie Hall wrote:

sded wrote:
I have two Groco HF heads that have seen nearly 17 years of use. I looked into
other heads, but finally just did a complete pump replacement for the HFs. They
have worked well, only needing a rebuild every year or two. Have you checked
your discharge lines for clogging?

He didn't mention what kinds of problems he's having with Groco...but
it's amazing how many repairs wouldn't be necessary if there was any
preventive maintenance done. But preventive maintenance is something
that never occurs to most boat owners...they assume that because
household toilets don't need any, marine toilets don't either. So the
toilet works fine for about year or two--till it needs some...after
that, it's never-ending battle to fix what breaks but didn't have to.
And, of course, it's always because the toilet is a "piece of junk."

Peggie
----------
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html

Cut the 8.5" base down - or try a step in front??

On Wed, 05 Nov 2003 17:08:55 -0600, Jerry
wrote:

Been using Grocco HF heads for a number of years only because, at 13.5
inches, they are the lowest height head I can find in any of the
catalogs. However, I'm getting pretty tired of the poor performance,
breakdowns and frequent repairs needed on these units.

In my boat the head sits on a shelf that is already 8.5 inches above the
floor which then slopes down even more toward the midline of the boat.
Even a 1 inch taller head is uncomfortable for this crew of short
legged people.

Anybody know of a low rise head model that is 13 inches high or less?