Jackhammering water pump
The Shurflo model 2088 water pump in my 2003 Tioga 23e is extremely loud. The installation manual recommends at least 1ft. of flexible high-pressure tubing to both ports and the pumps ports/strainer s...
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phillyg wrote:
I'd try isolating the pump on a set of rubber bushings before messing with the plumbing.
The pump already has rubber feet.
From the 2088 installation manual:
Choose a solid surface (thick plywood) that will not amplify pump operation. The mounting feet are intended to isolate the pump from the mounting surface; overtightening, flattening, or use of oversized
screws will reduce the ability to isolate vibration and noise through the lines.
SHURflo recommends at least 1ft. [.3 M] of ½" [13mm] I.D. flexible high-pressure tubing to both ports.
The pumps ports/strainer should not be connected to plastic or rigid pipe.
The pump's normal vibration may transmit through rigid plumbing causing noise, and possibly loosen or crack components.
The manufacturer installed the pump INCORRECTLY -- the pump should not have been directly connected to rigid PEX as it is.
OP is totally correct in his plan to attach pump to flexible pipe.
