Water Pump was: Re: LXi headlight surround/bumper

[David Brady]

Brad,

I also removed the 2 shurflo's and the accumlator and installed
one Shurflo Extreme Series "Smart Sensor" 5.7 gpm pump and
am very satisfied. I agree with everything Pete said about it. The
installation is simple with water input/output and power; eliminating
the original rat's nest of plumbing is very satisfying. Plus, the pump
powers up on-demand - no more random water pump noise.
Turn the faucet on just a crack, and the pump makes a constant
whisper - no more cycling.

On the LXi, the Microphor toilet compressor is also used for the
slide seal. The compressor pump is stand-alone and is plumbed
into a 10 gallon storage tank. I replaced mine with an original
unit from BlueBird. I also installed a filter from Clippard, part
number MMFRS-3Q. The filter was installed on the storage tank
output. I find that my Microphor toilet pressure regulator works
better (lasts longer) if it gets clean air.

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> 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@...
>
>
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