Cassette toilet slide has jammed

Andrew Davidson replied on 23/06/2019 09:20

Posted on 23/06/2019 09:20

The slide on the toilet has jammed so that the blade only opens a very small amount. Have tried to see what the problem is but cannot find any clear reason why. Can anyone help?

nelliethehooker replied on 12/07/2019 20:55

Posted on 11/07/2019 10:20 by jennyc

I wonder why you changed to carrying it separately? And horizontally too.

Posted on 12/07/2019 20:55

I'm usually on a CL and often enough I can empty the waste water into a hedge. I carry it horizontally as that way there's less chance of the semi solid contents getting into the slide mechanism, so it's easier to clean IMO.

Cornersteady replied on 14/07/2019 11:14

Posted on 14/07/2019 10:54 by jennyc

Those members who have posted that they carry waste tanks full in both hands, or possibly on a full wastemaster, might be interested in the following link;

https://www.beckettandco.co.uk/manual-handling-faq-weight/

As we grow older, abusing our bodies, which was quite possible in our earlier years, becomes increasingly risk prone. So it pays to heed advice.

 

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:14

didn't think I said it was full? I empty it every two days, rarely more than a quarter/third full.  But thanks always good to get advice.

Cornersteady replied on 14/07/2019 11:15

Posted on 12/07/2019 20:55 by nelliethehooker

I'm usually on a CL and often enough I can empty the waste water into a hedge. I carry it horizontally as that way there's less chance of the semi solid contents getting into the slide mechanism, so it's easier to clean IMO.

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:15

+1, I know it probably won't but I'm worried about leaks from the seal?

Tinwheeler replied on 14/07/2019 11:29

Posted on 14/07/2019 10:54 by jennyc

Those members who have posted that they carry waste tanks full in both hands, or possibly on a full wastemaster, might be interested in the following link;

https://www.beckettandco.co.uk/manual-handling-faq-weight/

As we grow older, abusing our bodies, which was quite possible in our earlier years, becomes increasingly risk prone. So it pays to heed advice.

 

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:29

Hence my similar post two pages back. 👍🏻

jennyc replied on 14/07/2019 11:50

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:14 by Cornersteady

didn't think I said it was full? I empty it every two days, rarely more than a quarter/third full.  But thanks always good to get advice.

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:50

OK CS, Our toilet tank, with its wheels, lasts us about 2.5 days when in an unsupported site, actually, much the same on a full facility site because neither of us is keen on the ‘loo block trek’. So our usage is much higher than yours, which in turn means a fuller tank, often, filled to capacity. And we are egalitarian with our campsite chores. So no macho displays of strength when I empty it. The reduced weight of quarter full is the stuff of dreams for us, sadly.

Cornersteady replied on 14/07/2019 12:19

Posted on 14/07/2019 11:50 by jennyc

OK CS, Our toilet tank, with its wheels, lasts us about 2.5 days when in an unsupported site, actually, much the same on a full facility site because neither of us is keen on the ‘loo block trek’. So our usage is much higher than yours, which in turn means a fuller tank, often, filled to capacity. And we are egalitarian with our campsite chores. So no macho displays of strength when I empty it. The reduced weight of quarter full is the stuff of dreams for us, sadly.

Posted on 14/07/2019 12:19

Good to know.

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