Water Pump and Generator Problems
We just picked up our 2001 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome from a local dealer, where it had been since mid-December getting some body work done. It spent most of that time sitting outside the facility i...
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Every fall as part of my winterizing I pull the 12V lead off the water pump itself, I also unplug the electric feed to the water heater and pull the plugs off the circuit board outside on the water heater. When I reattach the plugs in the spring I give everything I can a shot of "CRC Power Lube". This serves 2 functions as something cannot be left on by mistake and it gives the connection some exercise to help keep the connections clean.
The "CRC Power Lube" is a excellent product as it is "safe for most plastics" and it "improves electrical properties".
I have no stock in the company, I just recommend it as it is a great product! There are others that might even be better, I've used and recommend Corrosion X but it's a little pricey and I tend to soak everything down with it, using a lot! I find the CRC product to be just as effective.
Anyway, your water pump should turn off with the switch (bathroom and/or kitchen). As said the controller only shuts the pump off if and when it builds water pressure. Most likely your controller is fine.
The switches are usually direct wired with the pump and the fuse feeds the switches.
I could be wrong and there could be a relay in there but I haven't seen one.
I would have to see it and start by following the wires testing for voltage along the way.
It is a 12V system so it's pretty easy and safe to work with. About all you need is a 12V test light/probe and some test wires with clips.
Good Luck!
The "CRC Power Lube" is a excellent product as it is "safe for most plastics" and it "improves electrical properties".
I have no stock in the company, I just recommend it as it is a great product! There are others that might even be better, I've used and recommend Corrosion X but it's a little pricey and I tend to soak everything down with it, using a lot! I find the CRC product to be just as effective.
Anyway, your water pump should turn off with the switch (bathroom and/or kitchen). As said the controller only shuts the pump off if and when it builds water pressure. Most likely your controller is fine.
The switches are usually direct wired with the pump and the fuse feeds the switches.
I could be wrong and there could be a relay in there but I haven't seen one.
I would have to see it and start by following the wires testing for voltage along the way.
It is a 12V system so it's pretty easy and safe to work with. About all you need is a 12V test light/probe and some test wires with clips.
Good Luck!
