Recommendation needed for a nice quiet water pump

[john r. lebetski]

Installing a small accumulator is on my to do list. Mainly to prevent the annoying hystereses during low flow conditions. I have to think this would
also act as a muffler/ damper in the system. Anyone have a good part number to buy?
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[RF_Burns]

Rich,
I agree with Matt, hearing the water pump run when no one is using water is a cue that a faucet is dripping or worse... you have a leaking pipe
somewhere hidden that needs to be found and fixed before water damage is done.

One trick also... I ran a wire from the bath lights to a relay to power the water pump. That way, each time someone enters the bath and turns ON the
lights, the water pump gets power. Eliminates having to yell from the bathroom "Honey, can you turn ON the water pump"

JWID

--
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

 

[john shutzbaugh]

On our 77 Eleganza I was able to fit a 2 gallon (or maybe only one gallon) tank vertically just aft of the water tank. The tanks are available at
Home Depot, Lowes, etc. It just barely fits, and for access one needs to take off the deck on which the curbside dinette sat or sits if you still
have it. It is not easy working in that space, but I think it's worth it as you can get 2-3 flushes and hand washes before the pump cycles. I
charge the bladder with 20 psig air when empty.

I agree with Matt, I like hearing that pump as an alarm if we aren't using water.

John S.
--
John Shutzbaugh, Vacaville, CA, ncserv;
77 Eleganza, bought it new, can't blame PO; and
78 Buskirk stretch, "What were we thinking?"

 

[powwerjon]

I can recommend an expansion tank for your water system. I suggest the 2
gallon size and it will give you the best service possible and what I use.

Go to Ace Hardware, Lowes, Home Depot and do a search for expansion tank
and several will pop up at each site. They typically run in the $38 to
$42 +/-. DO NOT get the little black plastic 1 qt expansion that is
available from many RV supply places. I had that in our first coach and it
was almost not noticeable, not worth he price, almost the same price of a 2
gallon unit.

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https://www.campingworld.com/shurflo-accumulator-tank-2290.html?cgid=fresh-water-pumps-accessories=12&cgid=maintain-your-rv%2Ffresh-water%2Ffresh-water-pumps-accessories
>

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Custom 29.5' Stretch
75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)

On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 11:21 AM John Shutzbaugh via Gmclist <

> On our 77 Eleganza I was able to fit a 2 gallon (or maybe only one gallon)
> tank vertically just aft of the water tank. The tanks are available at
> Home Depot, Lowes, etc. It just barely fits, and for access one needs to
> take off the deck on which the curbside dinette sat or sits if you still
> have it. It is not easy working in that space, but I think it's worth it
> as you can get 2-3 flushes and hand washes before the pump cycles. I
> charge the bladder with 20 psig air when empty.
>
> I agree with Matt, I like hearing that pump as an alarm if we aren't using
> water.
>
> John S.
> --
> John Shutzbaugh, Vacaville, CA, ncserv;
> 77 Eleganza, bought it new, can't blame PO; and
> 78 Buskirk stretch, "What were we thinking?"
>
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[Ken B]

I got mine from Home Depot over 10 years ago for around $22.00.

Look for pressure tanks for wells or water based home heating systems. Be sure to set the tank air pressure to match the coach water pump turn on
pressure in your coach. Take that measured pressure and set the empty take pressure 2 PSI below the turn on pressure. Set it too low and the tank
will be water logged. Set it too high and the tank will not store much water.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[6cuda6]

I have a look at how this thing is plumbed were the pump is and get a rough idea how big a tank i can get in there.....thanks folks your suggestions
and recommendations make good sense.
--
Rich Mondor,

Brockville, ON

77 Hughes 2600

 

[Matt Colie]

> I have a look at how this thing is plumbed were the pump is and get a rough idea how big a tank i can get in there.....thanks folks your
> suggestions and recommendations make good sense.

Rich,

Don't work too hard at it. The fact is that the tank can (literally) be added anyplace on the cold water line.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[6cuda6]

> > I have a look at how this thing is plumbed were the pump is and get a rough idea how big a tank i can get in there.....thanks folks your
> > suggestions and recommendations make good sense.
>
> Rich,
>
> Don't work too hard at it. The fact is that the tank can (literally) be added anyplace on the cold water line.
>
> Matt

Very true....

--
Rich Mondor,

Brockville, ON

77 Hughes 2600