Hi, I just purchased a 2006 Fleetwood bounder and used it 2 times.We are very happy so far but I have very low water flow coming from the kitchen sink, the bathroom and shower are fine. I was told not to turn the water pumps on while hooked up to city water, is that correct? could that be the problem? is it a simple as turning the pump on. I have 3 water pump switches, 1 in bath, 1 under kit sink, 1 outside in storage compartment.Thank You,

Just like at home take the strainerno8t and clean it

donn0128 wrote:Just like at home take the strainerno8t and clean it

sounds simple enough, hopefully that's all it is! thanks again, is it correct that I should not turn on water pump while hooked up to city water supply?

Turning on water pump while connected to city water won't hurt anything...won't really help anything either.City water and pump discharge go to same main cold water line which then has various connections going to faucets/shower/toilet coldside and to water heater for hotside.Which ever one has the higher line pressure is the one that will supply the plumbing system.Typical water pump pressure is 45# (some have 55#) so if city water pressure is higher.....pump won't run even if turned on. If city water pressure is lower pump will run and city water will not flow due to a check valve at city water inlet connection that would close due to higher pump pressure.Low flow at a faucet (if both hot & cold) is usually due to a clogged aerator screen.Low flow at faucet on cold side could be due to water filter plugging up (in kitchen cabinet)

you may have a charcoal filter under the sink. check it.

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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 21, 2014
Turning on water pump while connected to city water won't hurt anything...won't really help anything either.

City water and pump discharge go to same main cold water line which then has various connections going to faucets/shower/toilet coldside and to water heater for hotside.

Which ever one has the higher line pressure is the one that will supply the plumbing system.
Typical water pump pressure is 45# (some have 55#) so if city water pressure is higher.....pump won't run even if turned on. If city water pressure is lower pump will run and city water will not flow due to a check valve at city water inlet connection that would close due to higher pump pressure.

Low flow at a faucet (if both hot & cold) is usually due to a clogged aerator screen.
Low flow at faucet on cold side could be due to water filter plugging up (in kitchen cabinet)
floor_guy
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014
sounds simple enough, hopefully that's all it is! thanks again, is it correct that I should not turn on water pump while hooked up to city water supply?
floor_guy
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014
donn0128 wrote:
Just like at home take the strainerno8t and clean it
donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2014
Just like at home take the strainerno8t and clean it

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