Water Pump was: Re: LXi headlight surround/bumper

[Pete Masterson]

Rebuild kits are available for most of the water pumps -- you may
only need to clean the interior of the pump and replace the diaphragm.

Both my pumps were leaking badly -- and considering the amount of
work to remove, rebuild, and replace them I opted instead to replace
both pumps with a single variable (5.9 gpm) speed pump. It eliminates
the need for the pressure tank as well -- simplifying the plumbing
considerably. Several 'bird owners have made this modification, at
least one left the pressure tank in place which does reduce the
amount of cycling by the pump.

I've had the new pump in operation for more than 6 months and I'm
very satisfied with it. It provides a maximum 65 lbs of pressure,
giving much improved water flow, especially for a shower. It does use
up the fresh water tank a bit faster. (The Microphor toilet prefers a
max of 50 lbs pressure -- I plan to install a pressure limiter on the
water line to the Microphor in the near future.)

Can't directly address your toilet compressor -- but I have a
Microphor compressor just for the toilet. It's a 12 v compressor with
about a 4 gal pancake tank. It's set to a maximum of 90 psi and kicks
in at 60 psi. You might be able to find something similar that's not
OEM.

I do not have an auxiliary compressor for other air-powered systems
which is annoying for dumping the waste tanks when parked for long
periods. (I carry a "contractors" compressor for that purpose and to
top up the air in my tires.)

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Idaho Springs, CO



On Oct 16, 2007, at 7:43 PM, brad barton wrote:

> <snip>
> I have to replace the "A" water pump and toilet compressor. I
> assume I'll go back with OEM parts unless anyone has a better
> idea. Brad Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@...