{"product_id":"raritan-discharge-motor-12vd-sea-era-161012","title":"Raritan Discharge Motor 12vd Sea Era #161012","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaritan 161012 Toilet Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raritan 161012 is a 12-volt DC replacement discharge motor for the Raritan Sea Era marine electric toilet. The discharge motor is the core mechanical component that drives the macerator and pump assembly responsible for breaking down waste and moving it through the discharge line. When this motor fails, the toilet will not discharge regardless of whether the flush switch, control electronics, and water supply are all functioning correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raritan Sea Era is a self-contained electric marine toilet designed for a wide range of vessel installations, including below-waterline applications where discharge requires positive pumping action rather than gravity. The discharge motor runs on 12 volts DC, matching the standard house bank voltage on the vast majority of recreational vessels, and drives the internal macerator at the speeds needed to handle the full flush cycle reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon indicators of discharge motor failure include a toilet that activates the flush cycle but produces no discharge, a motor that hums or clicks without turning, a motor that runs intermittently or only under light load, or a complete absence of any motor response when the flush switch is pressed. In some cases a motor that is drawing excessive current and tripping the circuit breaker repeatedly is also a sign of a failing motor rather than an electrical fault elsewhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 161012 is a genuine Raritan replacement motor, built to the same specification as the original installed in the Sea Era. It is specific to the Sea Era model and is not interchangeable with discharge motors from other Raritan toilet lines. Confirm your toilet's model designation before ordering to ensure correct fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDischarge motor replacement on the Sea Era involves accessing the motor assembly within the toilet housing, disconnecting the electrical connections and mechanical drive coupling, and installing the replacement motor in reverse order. Isolate the toilet from the vessel's 12V electrical system and close the seacocks before beginning any service work. Raritan's service documentation for the Sea Era covers the procedure and any torque specifications for reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 161012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 085462020513\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raritan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54407915897137,"sku":"RAR-161012","price":366.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/raritan-discharge-motor-12vd-sea-era-161012-085462020513-1241015294.jpg?v=1780265927","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/raritan-discharge-motor-12vd-sea-era-161012","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}