Coach Potable Water Pump

[David Brady]

Thanks Jay,

On my coach the Shurflo 2088 pumps run simultaneously. Others
have wired in a switch to use one as a backup. Do you have a preferred
vendor to buy the pump from? Looking forward to freeing up some
space in the basement water pump closet.

David B
'02 LXi, Smokey
Va, soon to be NC

Jay Darst wrote:
> David,
>
> I removed my old noisey diaphram pump, the accumulator and the on
> board water filter. All of this was in the same crampt spot, so
> really made some room with just the pump going back in.
>
> If I do it over again, I'd get the Shurflo Smart Sensor 5.7. Brother
> has it, works great, bit higher shower pressure, little better volume
> (in case some in the kitchen while I'm in the shower).
>
> The pump will come with a variety of connectors for the water lines.
> I didn't have to buy anything else(85PT40) as they sent everything I
> needed. Not seen the much newer '02 pump set up.
>
> Do the redundant pumps run simultaneously?
>
> Get rid of the accunulator and both pumps, the variable speed pumps
> do a very good job. Was pleasantly surprised when it performed as
> described, you DO NOT need an accumulator.
>
> The only time I notice the micro second delay is while shaving,
> rinsing the razor without just leaving the water on. (not supposed
> shave while playing anyway ;~} ...)
>
> Make the change and don't look back!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> Springfield, IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jay,
>>
>> My FloJet accumulator tank just threw in the towel. In addition,
>> in my short time with my coach I've gone through 2 Shurflo
>>
> diaphragm
>
>> water pumps; time to look for alternatives, which leads me to
>> your serendipitous post. Is there anything I need to know about
>> adapting the Jabsco 31755 to my bus, or is it simply remove the
>> rats nest of parallel Shurflo's and the accumulator tank along with
>> all the associated plumbing and drop in one single elegant device,
>> the Jabsco?
>>
>> Thanks
>> David Brady
>> '02 LXi, Smoke
>> Va, "but not for long"
>>
>> Jay Darst wrote:
>>
>>> Eric,
>>>
>>> I replaced my factory water pump with a Jabsco model#31755. It
>>> provides 4.5 gallons per minute(GPM) and has a 12amp/12volt draw.
>>>
>>> I like it because its quiet, variable speed, variable flow,
>>>
> constant
>
>>> pressure(about 40 psi) and I could remove the accumulator tank.
>>>
> The
>
>>> accumulator tank can have its issues, such as trying to get the
>>> proper air pressure on the bladder side.
>>>
>>> The new pump has worked flawlessly for 3 years now. There are
>>>
> pumps
>
>>> with higher GPM and pressure, I haven't needed anything larger
>>>
> than
>
>>> the 4.5GPM, 40PSI.
>>>
>>> I think my house runs about 60psi, so the pump is really close
>>>
> to
>
>>> provideing the same pressure as home. It definitely provides
>>>
> more
>
>>> flow(GPM) than shore water does.
>>>
>>> I like it alot. My borther has the next bigger pump. Its a
>>>
> Shurflo
>
>>> Smart Sensor 5.7, 65psi. He likes it I think. Maybe he'll
>>>
> comment
>
>>> here, he's real bashful or doesn't talk much or sumthin.. ;~}
>>>
>>> Anyway, yea, make the change
>>>
>>> Jay Darst
>>> 85PT40
>>> Springfield, IL where the lows are 29 degrees and the highs are
>>>
> in
>
>>> the 40's, kinda sucks for this time of year...
>>>
>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
>>>
>
>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Has anyone tried the Flojet variable speed water pump? They
>>>>
>>>>
>>> advertise higher flow rates and
>>>
>>>
>>>> less noise. We have a Shurflo that pump that is noisey and has
>>>>
>>>>
>>> sprung a leak so I'm tempted
>>>
>>>
>>>> to try the Flojet.
>>>>
>>>> Eric in San Antonio
>>>> 84FC35SBWL2
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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