Coach Potable Water Pump

[Stephen Birtles]

there are a bunch on ebay search shurflo or jabsco whichever you prefer

Stephen 77fc35

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady wrote:
>
> 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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