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Empty a full waste tank in minutes — a 12GPM macerator at £109.99

This 12V 12GPM macerator is built around a rated flow of 12GPM (about 45.4 litres a minute), aimed at campervan, caravan and motorhome owners who want reliable emptying a grey or black waste tank without wiring in a mains supply.

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A 12V macerator pump built for emptying a grey or black waste tank. At £109.99, it sits in the higher end of 12V pumps for this use case.

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12 GPM Flow RateRated to move 12GPM (about 45.4 litres a minute), enough for a tap or shower without a long wait for pressure to build.
Self-PrimingDraws water up from the tank on its own at start-up, without needing the line pre-filled by hand.

12V Macerator Pump for RV, Macerator Pump System for Caravans Self-Priming & Portable 12GPM 10FT Lift Fast 4-Minute Empty for RV & Boat Tanks, Full Protection Kit Storage Box & Hose Included

Most self-build van conversions treat the water pump as an afterthought, which is a mistake, because a pump that quietly does its job without you thinking about it is worth paying attention to before you buy. This pump is a 12V macerator pump aimed squarely at emptying a grey or black waste tank, and its spec sheet is built around a rated flow of 12GPM (about 45.4 litres a minute).

Macerating the waste before it leaves the tank is what makes disposal quick: rather than gravity-draining slowly through a wide hose, the pump chops solids and pushes the mixture through a narrower line, which is why it can empty a full tank in a few minutes rather than the ten-plus minutes a straight drain valve takes.

Rated at 12 GPM, it moves waste fast enough that a full grey or black tank clears well within the time it takes to hook up and pack away a hose at a disposal point. The overcurrent thermal protection built in matters here more than on a fresh-water pump, because a macerator is more likely to be run against an occasional blockage, and the protection is what stops the motor cooking itself if that happens.

At £109.99, it's priced against dedicated caravan disposal points and cassette-emptying kits — for anyone who tours regularly and doesn't want to be tied to specific waste points, the time saved at each stop adds up over a season.

Specifications

BrandGeneric
Flow Rate12 GPM (45.4 L/min)
Voltage12V DC
PrimingSelf-priming
Typical UseEmptying a grey or black waste tank

12V Macerator Pump for RV, Macerator Pump System for Caravans Self-Priming & Portable 12GPM 10FT Lift Fast 4-Minute Empty for RV & Boat Tanks, Full Protection Kit Storage Box & Hose Included

£109.99 inc. VAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a 12V macerator pump work?

A macerator pump uses spinning blades to chop solid waste into a fine slurry before an impeller pushes it out through a narrower discharge hose. That chopping step is what lets waste travel through a hose a fraction of the width of a standard gravity drain outlet, which is why a macerator empties a tank in minutes rather than the longer time a wide-bore gravity valve takes.

How quickly does it empty a full waste tank?

Rated at 12 GPM, it's built to clear a typical caravan or motorhome grey or black tank within a few minutes rather than the longer gravity-drain time of a standard valve.

How many amps does a macerator pump draw?

Macerator pumps typically draw more current than a standard fresh-water pump because of the cutting motor — check the rating plate on this model and fuse the circuit comfortably above the stated draw.

Can it handle solids, or just liquid waste?

Yes — as a macerator it's designed to chop solids in the waste stream before pushing the mixture through the discharge hose, unlike a plain transfer pump.

Will it work with a cassette toilet, or only a fixed black tank?

Macerator pumps of this type are built for fixed grey or black waste tanks with a pump-out outlet, not cassette toilets, which empty by removing and pouring the cassette directly. Check your tank's outlet fitting against this pump's inlet connection before ordering.

What happens if it jams on debris?

The overcurrent thermal protection cuts power to the motor if it stalls against a blockage, protecting the windings rather than letting the motor overheat.

What hose length can it push waste through?

Check the listed lift and run distance in the specification table — most macerator pumps of this type are rated for several metres of lift and a longer horizontal run, which covers most disposal point layouts.

Is it portable or fixed-plumbed?

It's designed to connect to your existing waste outlet with the hose and fittings included, so it can be fitted as a permanent installation or kept as a portable unit depending on your setup.

How is it wired?

It runs from a 12V leisure battery supply through an inline fuse, matching standard caravan and motorhome 12V wiring practice.

Do you deliver, and what does it cost?

Yes, we deliver across the UK, with the exact cost and estimate shown at checkout based on your address.

Can I return it if it doesn't suit my setup?

Yes, in line with our returns policy — please keep the original packaging for a safe return.

Is there a warranty?

A specific warranty length isn't confirmed in our product record, so we won't state a figure we can't stand behind. Your statutory rights apply regardless.

Troubleshooting a pump that has stopped priming — 12V 12GPM macerator (£109.99)

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A pump that won't prime almost always comes down to one of three things: an air leak on the suction side, a blocked strainer, or a tank that's actually empty. Check the strainer first since it's the easiest fix, then check every fitting on the inlet side for a loose connection before assuming the pump itself has failed — a pump can run perfectly and still fail to prime if it's drawing air instead of water.

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The Generic macerator pump (ASIN B0GGR3L3CY) is priced at £109.99. Rated flow: 12 GPM. Built for emptying a grey or black waste tank in campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

12V Macerator Pump for RV, Macerator Pump System for Caravans Self-Priming & Portable 12GPM 10FT Lift Fast 4-Minute Empty for RV & Boat Tanks, Full Protection Kit Storage Box & Hose Included £109.99