Changing tecma toilet to saltwater

[gdrosen]

i have a R-31 2020 with a tecma toilet. Has anyone changed from fresh water to saltwater flushing to conserve fresh water supply?
also does anyone know the actual water per flush used by this toilet?

 

[watson1987]

I think it is 0.7 gallons for a regular flush, and 0.1 gallons for a light flush (holding both buttons at the same time). I use the light flush option extensively, and never thought about going to saltwater because of the extra smell associated with it in your holding tank.

 

[gdrosen]

Thanks
Good thinking on the smell issue?
However unfortunately my model does not have a “water saver flush” button only ”flush” and “add water” buttons. What year is your 31?



I believe we are both at Elliott Bay Marina. I am in J33. Nice to meet sometime.

 

[watson1987]

Press and hold both buttons at the same time (about 2-3 seconds), it should be the flush only/light flush mode.

Mine is 2018, I'm on I-dock.

 

[watson1987]

Also if you do want to go down the saltwater path, you might want to look at how others on the forum have mitigated some of the smells (and other) associated with saltwater using a Commoderizer

https://www.commoderizer.com/

https://www.tugnuts.com/search/7008/?q=commoderizer&o=date

It doesn't come without its issues, as this device then overly chlorinates your water and you need to be careful about rubber seals