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Waterpump
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Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:20 pmby mrwall1
Well I am getting ready to order a few items to start my build.... Hopefully ill get a lot of opinions! what 12volt water pump should I get.... I see a shur-flow on amazon for $70 plus... and a sea-flow for $30 plus..... I don't think well need a lot of pressure... RV toilet... and a Kitchen sink... and an outdoor shower... not planning on using the shower a lot...
mike
Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:21 amby Socal Tom
That one should work, but I can't say how long it will last with a small motor.
Tom
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Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:43 amby Aguyfromohio
There are two ways to move water. One is directly with a water pump.
The other is "air over water" with an air pump.
The water tank has an air space above the water surface, and a little air pump, controlled by a pressure switch, put a few psi over it to push water out the faucet.
When I was a kid my dad had little travel trailers with each.
The direct water pump was noisy and surged. The air over water system was quiet and smooth.
Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:51 amby McDave
Hey Mike,
Check out Ebay. I was able to get tank, pump and accumulator as a combo. All different sizes and shapes. Think about where you plan to mount tank, volume and weight distribution. Closer to the axle (over or under) affects the tongue weight less, empty or full.
McDave
Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:07 pmby Socal Tom
I recommend the accumulator. In a little trailer like this you need something to give the system some volume. Really helped a lot with mine.
Tom
Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:24 pmby flboy
Ditto on the accumulator. They make a noticeable difference especially when you are trying to "trickle" water . The pump will work without it if the extra cost is a factor.
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Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:26 pmby flboy
Btw... Sureflow seems to work well for me. No experience with the other brand.
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Re: Waterpump
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:02 pmby mrwall1
flboy wrote:Btw... Sureflow seems to work well for me. No experience with the other brand.
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Thanks guys for your help, I ended up ordering the shur flow revolution... "it says" that it will trickle water... I assume that meant without an accumulator... but I have one in my cart on amazon ready to order just incase!
after scrolling through Don's build I think I finally found it on page 45 or something!! LOL!!!
I Will start my build thread Later tonight... started tearing into it a little today.... oh crap the workmanship!!!
Re: Waterpump
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Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:01 pmby McDave
mrwall1 wrote:.... oh crap the workmanship!!!
...
Yup. We've all said that before.
Welcome to the madness.
McDave