House Water Pump

[Carl Stouffer]

In an earlier thread (Going Cross Country), I aluded to the fact that my fresh water system had sprung a leak. It turns out, thankfully, that it is the pump that is leaking, NOT the tank. I don't quite have the old pump out yet, but I'm just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a replacement?

Thanks

 

[LQQKatJon]

In an earlier thread (Going Cross Country), I aluded to the fact that my fresh water system had sprung a leak. It turns out, thankfully, that it is the pump that is leaking, NOT the tank. I don't quite have the old pump out yet, but I'm just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a replacement?

Thanks

Hard to keep up on the different models. From what I remember the more money spent, you can get quieter pumps. My loud pump is ok with me. I like to hear/know it is running.

 

[Christo]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TKMCEM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

If you don't have an accumulator, it's a nice add while you're in there:
https://www.gmcmotorhome.org/threads/fixing-fresh-water-pump-chatter.1274/

 

[Carl Stouffer]

So, the old pump is a Shurflo 2088-403-4444, probably about 20+ years old and most likely discontinued. Amazom has a 2088-554-144, which has better specs, for $95.00. There are several similar looking, but different brand pumps for 56 dollars and change. I'm thinking the $38.00 difference might be worth it for the brand name pump.

What think you???

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[Christo]

So, the old pump is a Shurflo 2088-403-4444, probably about 20+ years old and most likely discontinued. Amazom has a 2088-554-144, which has better specs, for $95.00. There are several similar looking, but different brand pumps for 56 dollars and change. I'm thinking the $38.00 difference might be worth it for the brand name pump.

What think you???

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I linked you to a Shurflo above, for $71.

 

[Carl Stouffer]

I linked you to a Shurflo above, for $71.

That's a different one than the one I was looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1M6B1C?tag=productsbestrv316959-20

But it would probably do the job.

 

[Christo]

That's a different one than the one I was looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1M6B1C?tag=productsbestrv316959-20

But it would probably do the job.

Yep it's been working great for me since 2019

 

[Richard RV]

That's a different one than the one I was looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1M6B1C?tag=productsbestrv316959-20

But it would probably do the job.

The one you linked to is 45 psi and Christo's is 55. Is there a reason to have more than 45? I'm sure your 20 year old pump was a bit tired, I wouldn't be surprised if some leaks appeared with a new higher pressure pump.

 

[Carl Stouffer]

The one you linked to is 45 psi and Christo's is 55. Is there a reason to have more than 45? I'm sure your 20 year old pump was a bit tired, I wouldn't be surprised if some leaks appeared with a new higher pressure pump.

My old pump is rated at 45 PSI also, but only 2.8 GPM. I think I'll stick with the 45 PSI pump.

 

[Ray6797]

New to the forum from PA

 

[Carl Stouffer]

New to the forum from PA

My wife's family lives in PA (Fredericksburg, Lebanon County), and I have a few cousins left there. We drive our coach back there from Tucson pretty much every Fall. What part of PA are you from?

 

[Keith V]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TKMCEM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

If you don't have an accumulator, it's a nice add while you're in there:
https://www.gmcmotorhome.org/threads/fixing-fresh-water-pump-chatter.1274/

I have an accumulator, not sure its worth it. It just makes the pump rum longer

 

[Christo]

I have an accumulator, not sure its worth it. It just makes the pump rum longer

I like that you can run a little water without the pump coming on. Just enough for a quick rinse/flush or two. I originally got it to keep my pump from chattering at low flow rates, but my new pump (ShurFlo 4008-101-A65) compensates for that without needing an accumulator.

 

[Richard RV]

I have an accumulator, not sure its worth it. It just makes the pump rum longer

Ummm, I'm pretty sure it's supposed to pump water, Keith.

 

[Christo]

Ummm, I'm pretty sure it's supposed to pump water, Keith.

Then again, a rum dispenser would be on brand for me!

 

[Keith V]

Ummm, I'm pretty sure it's supposed to pump water, Keith.

I Though the water tasted funny!

 

[Richard RV]

Then again, a rum dispenser would be on brand for me!

I saw a beautiful Palm Beach that had one of those little goose neck faucets like those used for dispensing filtered water, but it had 4 push buttons next to it on the countertop marked W, B, V, & G. Looked in the cabinet below and there were bottles of whiskey, bourbon, vodka & gin hooked up to the dispensing faucet. Very, very slick!