Jim Dunmyer wrote:
>
> Chris,
> I installed a new ShurFlo pump and accumulator in our trailer during
> our Winter sojurn, replacing the old Jabsco pump. Bottom line: I like it
> a lot and feel that it was well worthwhile. The pump cycles less, even
> though you can draw only about a cup of water before it goes 'on', and
> the water pressure seems much steadier, making it nicer in the shower.
That's pretty much what I thought. I've found that most pressurized
systems (I'm most familiar with pneumatic ones) work better when there
is a reserve capacity attached to the pump.
> There is usually no cutoff valve on the inlet to the pump from the tank,
> but MAY be a bypass valve after the pump. Its purpose is to allow
> filling of the tank from the city water supply; if you leave it open,
> there will be little or no pressure buildup, especially from the pump,
> as it's just pushing the water back into the tank.
I mentioned the cutoff because the plumbing diagram in the owner's
manual indicates that there should be one. It was only relevant because
I thought it might be why the water wasn't working. It turns out that
was because the pump was buggered. The new shurflo works fine. Finally
we have water!
> The accumlator and pump came from Camping World and totalled just over
> $100.00, IIRC. Fittings came from the BroadWay Ace Hardware in McAllen,
> TX, all connections were done with 1/2" reinforced tubing. That's the
> stuff that's clear/transparent with some sort of criss-cross
> threads/fibers in it.
How many GPM does it do? Mine does 5, and was a little more than that
(without the accumulator) from West Marine. Maybe WM is pricey. It is
about a mile from my home, though.
C
> "Christopher H. Dow" wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm working on the plumbing and electrical systems in my '64
> > Globetrotter.
> >
> > I noticed when towing the trailer home that the water didn't work. I
> > couldn't find the master cutoff valve from the main tank, either.
> > Today, I discovered that there was no cutoff valve between the main tank
> > and the pump. The pump will make noise, but no water will come out of
> > it. I have also discoverd that there is water going to the pump. Thus,
> > I conclude that the pump is not functional. My personal policy on parts
> > in that price range is that if I didn't put it in, and it fails, then I
> > replace it. If I put it in and it fails, I'll think about rebuilding
> > it. So, I'm buying a new pump. When I looked at pumps in the West
> > Marine catalog, they recommended an accumulator tank to reduce pump
> > cycles. I wonder if any of you have any wisdom to share on this topic.
> > The concept makes so much sense that I woudln't hesitate to do it except
> > that it takes up space. I have to get a charger , solar controller (Sun
> > Saver 6), inverter, automatic transfer switch, two optima batteries, and
> > a toilette to fit in the rear compartment, so space is definitely at a
> > premium.
> >
> > Thanks for any input you can provide,
> > C
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