Plumbing Question... - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T09:17:20Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/plumbing-question?commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A313432&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'll keep in mind - this one…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-18:2093474:Comment:3145102017-05-18T12:12:06.840ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>I'll keep in mind - this one came on hasn't been tested yet (turned on just briefly - motor came on but didn't try to run any water through) - I took the plunge as I knew I'd be relocating it anyway and just need to be sure a new one also has half inch connections. Hopefully all will be good but never knows - there was water in it and she went through some bitter temps this winter.</p>
<p>I'll keep in mind - this one came on hasn't been tested yet (turned on just briefly - motor came on but didn't try to run any water through) - I took the plunge as I knew I'd be relocating it anyway and just need to be sure a new one also has half inch connections. Hopefully all will be good but never knows - there was water in it and she went through some bitter temps this winter.</p> Sureflow pumps are a good rep…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-18:2093474:Comment:3145072017-05-18T01:54:10.159ZRich Thomashttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichThomas
<p>Sureflow pumps are a good replacement pump Dawn, I have one in each of my campers. the little pop up is at least 20 years old and still works fine.</p>
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<p>Sureflow pumps are a good replacement pump Dawn, I have one in each of my campers. the little pop up is at least 20 years old and still works fine.</p>
<p></p> Well by the time I saw this I…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-18:2093474:Comment:3144182017-05-18T00:00:54.012ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>Well by the time I saw this I'd already purchased and installed - but good to know it might not be needed (it's a shurflo). </p>
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<p>Unfortunately I've been slow getting all the plumbing dealt with (seems life keeps getting in the way) but who knows, maybe by this weekend I will have it finished. Have to be optimistic!</p>
<p>Well by the time I saw this I'd already purchased and installed - but good to know it might not be needed (it's a shurflo). </p>
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<p>Unfortunately I've been slow getting all the plumbing dealt with (seems life keeps getting in the way) but who knows, maybe by this weekend I will have it finished. Have to be optimistic!</p> David is correct on that,, On…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-12:2093474:Comment:3140462017-05-12T21:22:10.578ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>David is correct on that,, On MOST pumps,, Ace Hardware's RV,utility pumps can run forward or backwards,(found that out testing one), The water would flow either way which I didnt think was a good design, allowing water to back feed. But after talking to RVworld guy.com/net/org/inc/com they sell original replacement RV water pumps WITH the check valve and they DON"T work both ways.... just my Dollar three ninety eights worth,</p>
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<p>Thanks David for clarifying that for everyone, Very…</p>
<p>David is correct on that,, On MOST pumps,, Ace Hardware's RV,utility pumps can run forward or backwards,(found that out testing one), The water would flow either way which I didnt think was a good design, allowing water to back feed. But after talking to RVworld guy.com/net/org/inc/com they sell original replacement RV water pumps WITH the check valve and they DON"T work both ways.... just my Dollar three ninety eights worth,</p>
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<p>Thanks David for clarifying that for everyone, Very useful info.</p> There is a check valve built…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-12:2093474:Comment:3140362017-05-12T19:15:03.783Zdavid crafthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/davidcraft
There is a check valve built into the pump. No need to add another. In the original install, the union and brass cap were not installed and the resulting female was installed on the pump. The other capped line, with the aftermarket quest elbow, went to the cold manifold line, that the pump is connected to.
There is a check valve built into the pump. No need to add another. In the original install, the union and brass cap were not installed and the resulting female was installed on the pump. The other capped line, with the aftermarket quest elbow, went to the cold manifold line, that the pump is connected to. Hahah - yeah, can't go wrong…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-05:2093474:Comment:3133252017-05-05T01:46:08.182ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>Hahah - yeah, can't go wrong with MORE POWER. My wish list is for my Prius and Juno to have a baby, so I could then have a house I could drive around for $20 a month! Now that would be nice. </p>
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<p>I watched some YouTubes with people that travel and camp in their Pri...what the heck is plural for Prius? I couldn't see doing it myself but then I'd be in a lot less debt I suspect if I could've worked my way around to it!</p>
<p>Hahah - yeah, can't go wrong with MORE POWER. My wish list is for my Prius and Juno to have a baby, so I could then have a house I could drive around for $20 a month! Now that would be nice. </p>
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<p>I watched some YouTubes with people that travel and camp in their Pri...what the heck is plural for Prius? I couldn't see doing it myself but then I'd be in a lot less debt I suspect if I could've worked my way around to it!</p> Hot Charging as us oldie time…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-05:2093474:Comment:3133242017-05-05T01:30:30.044ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Hot Charging as us oldie timers call it, will BOIL the batteries,, hense, drying them out and rendering them junk in a short time. The Newer Inverter/converters are more advanced and set the charging rate in stages,, It SAVES batteries.</p>
<p>I fell prey to commercial brand sealed *marine type batteries that garanteed to never ever ever leak,,, well they leak,,, Imagine that... lol. My wish list is AGM 6 V battery bank, And since I have the available space,(or will make some), Im housing…</p>
<p>Hot Charging as us oldie timers call it, will BOIL the batteries,, hense, drying them out and rendering them junk in a short time. The Newer Inverter/converters are more advanced and set the charging rate in stages,, It SAVES batteries.</p>
<p>I fell prey to commercial brand sealed *marine type batteries that garanteed to never ever ever leak,,, well they leak,,, Imagine that... lol. My wish list is AGM 6 V battery bank, And since I have the available space,(or will make some), Im housing them in their own compartment, away from any heat or electrical source, and of course any plumbing. An Ideal solution for me if I go off grid is to have an enclosed 12 ft by 6 ft trailer loaded with a huge battery bank and enough solar panels to light up a *small city like Dallas or Chicago, But thats just a thought. Its always good to look at the BIG picture of how you want things routed and stored...</p> Thanks for feedback and the s…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-05:2093474:Comment:3133972017-05-05T00:53:11.497ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>Thanks for feedback and the suggestions - I do have a charge wizard and new converter on my Amazon 'RV Solar' list! </p>
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<p>Not sure whether I'm going to replace the converter now, or wait til I get my solar and AGM bank. Planning that mod this fall. Right now I just have a walmart special under the hood. So thought I'd work with what I have until I had a better idea of what my electrical needs are going to be and wrap my head around some of the details of how my existing system…</p>
<p>Thanks for feedback and the suggestions - I do have a charge wizard and new converter on my Amazon 'RV Solar' list! </p>
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<p>Not sure whether I'm going to replace the converter now, or wait til I get my solar and AGM bank. Planning that mod this fall. Right now I just have a walmart special under the hood. So thought I'd work with what I have until I had a better idea of what my electrical needs are going to be and wrap my head around some of the details of how my existing system works. </p>
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<p>Now, I may have misunderstood, but I thought I read that the biggest thing with the single stage was keeping an eye on the battery water levels because that heavy charging dried them out faster? And it was that low water level that killed them? Did I get that wrong?</p>
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<p>I did read somewhere that as a newbie I should be practicing and making all my mistakes on my first cheap battery :-)</p>
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<p></p> Hahah!! No, I have to go wit…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-05:2093474:Comment:3134512017-05-05T00:40:49.276ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
<p>Hahah!! No, I have to go with AGM - I don't see me cutting holes in the side of the camper to properly vent a regular set of lead acid. BUT YES, it never hurts to remind.</p>
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<p>It's funny some of the basic things I've missed along the way and have to facepalm myself when I realize it. I still haven't figured out how I blew out the leads to my multimeter - everyone is sure I had the settings wrong. I should have taken a picture after - now I doubt myself -…</p>
<p>Hahah!! No, I have to go with AGM - I don't see me cutting holes in the side of the camper to properly vent a regular set of lead acid. BUT YES, it never hurts to remind.</p>
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<p>It's funny some of the basic things I've missed along the way and have to facepalm myself when I realize it. I still haven't figured out how I blew out the leads to my multimeter - everyone is sure I had the settings wrong. I should have taken a picture after - now I doubt myself - heehee.</p>
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<p>It's good to know about the batteries and converter will be okay in the same compartment as long as I give them some room to breath. The water pump will the easiest thing to reposition. </p>
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<p>Alrighty - I have my next project scoped out - will report back with pics after I have it accomplished. </p> I read that whole thread and…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-04:2093474:Comment:3134452017-05-04T23:19:01.141ZRich Thomashttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichThomas
<p>I read that whole thread and it never soaked in AGM.! I was scared to death she was going to blow her self up L.O.L.. I worked underground for 27 years in the mining ind. and safety has been drilled in to my DNA. The information I provided is valid for any one who has the non AGM. So hopefully it helped some one! </p>
<p>I read that whole thread and it never soaked in AGM.! I was scared to death she was going to blow her self up L.O.L.. I worked underground for 27 years in the mining ind. and safety has been drilled in to my DNA. The information I provided is valid for any one who has the non AGM. So hopefully it helped some one! </p>