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wanted, Vacuflush vacuum switch

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This is a bit of a long shot but I am looking for a Domestic Vacuflush "vacuum switch". If anyone has one that they are willing to sell please let me know. I am also interested in any new parts that people may want to sell (duck bills, toilet seals, bellows, valves).

I will also check out the web, but thought i would try here first.

Thanks

Mark
Lake of the Woods
1989 40 DC, Hull #377
 
wow, what friends!

I am still hoping to keep my first born as one day he may be worth more than the cost of a vacuflush vacuum switch. Anyone have the vacuum switch part that they are willing to sell at less than WM's crazy price?

Thanks
Mark
1989 40 DC, Hull #377
 
Worst morons is not anyone's friend.

Find a local vacuflush dealer or pm me with a list. It's not cheap but I'm sure it's better than worst prices.
 
Oh give me a break.
Dometic does not give their stuff away.
WM usually has it on the shelf.
After shipping, it's going to be close in price no mater where you find a pennies cheaper unit.

What your asking; I'm a snail boter in disguise. Give me something..
 
Try Defenders. They usually beat WM by 20 - 30%. Or call Scott - he often has good deals on stuff.

Don't write off ebay either. I just bought a 4 pack of duckbills for less than $17. WM wants $49.99 for a 2 pack. Also got good prices on the O-rings and bellows pump on ebay.
 
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Hello Mark, try Marine Outfitters in Kingston, I ordered some UV Sikaflex from them in November. After doing all the math they had a fair price and were very quick answering e mails. They have very good customer service. All the tubes they had were 30 days from expiry so they sent me what thay had at a discount and would take it back if it come out lumpy. I also had good dealings with a company in Victoria BC. Rotoan of something like that, worth a try. Both places had very fair shipping rates.

Walt Hoover
 
Hi Pascal,

Thanks, that is a great price. Interesting a chandlery in Montreal had the switch Kit for sale for $200 Canadian on their website but I could not order it on-line. I called them this morning to order it over the phone and they said they had none in stock and the new price was $350 Canadian. I asked if they would honor their price online and they replied that since it was not in stock they could not offer it to me at the "advertised price" of $200 Canadian. It is not worth the fight as they were not prepared to honor the price and my remedies would be long and eventually futile. I think I will go with your suggested company. It is still expensive ($240 Canadian) but less expensive than all the other options.

Appreciated,
Mark
Lake of the Woods
1989 40 DC, Hull#377
 
The end of the story.

Pascal,

Thanks for the tip! The vacuum switch I needed was a bit different than the one you posted and it cost a bit more (surprise). It was, with taxes, $202 US. Not bad so I bought it and a friend in Hollywood will bring it back with him in May. Overall a much better price for me than WM.

I took the old vacuum switch apart and found out the problem was not the switch but a small round plastic disk that had cracked and broken. It's probably a $2 part that they don't sell. I am going to have my son (the first born) make the plastic disk on his 3D printer and see if it will work on the ols switch mechanism. If it does then I have a backup part if, and when, my other head's vacuum switch decides to go on me.

Thanks to all who shared their ideas.

Mark
Lake of the Woods
1989 40 DC, Hull #377
 
I think the new ones use a metal washer / disc.
 
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