On 12/22/18 5:02 PM, Jon Elson wrote:
On 12/22/2018 05:47 PM, Gene Heskett wrote:
The only thing I could not find with any search terms was a 1/2 to 1
gallon water tank to bury the water pump in.
There are things called "condensate drain pumps" that you put near a
In case it hasn't been mentioned, ShurFlo makes RV water pumps which
have higher operating pressure. I don't know what coolant would do to
the diaphragm, but there are options for the diaphragm material.
Inexpensive AC or DC units can be found on eBay if you wait for a good deal.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=shurflo
https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-77-shurflo-pumps.aspx
I have a few of these for my drinking water system and water tank. The
pressure switch does work but is of a poor design and material. Instead,
I use Square D Pumptrol switches:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pumptrol
Beware of the models that have the "pump saver" lever feature. A float
switch might be better for pump saving.
I also avoid using tapered pipe fittings when I can. NPT fittings tend
to cross thread on these pump housings even on a good day, and they
don't seal well at all. Teflon pipe tape is useless, so I use Rectorseal
yellow (let dry before mating, seems better). The matching Shurflo
fittings (look like reverse AN flare fitting) seal well, are easy to
use/reuse and service.
Just in my humble opinion.
--
Kirk Wallace
http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/
http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/
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