Need to replace my water pump
My water pump has started leaking. It was made in 08/1990, so it's probably time. The original pump was a Shurflow 2088-403-144. This is a 3-chamber pump that shuts off at 45 PSI and does 2.8 GPM...
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The difference in pressure is very unlikely to cause any problems. You can easily get higher pressures if you connect to city water (especially without a regulator), if you fire up the water heater from a cold start with all the taps firmly shut, or even due to the momentum of the flowing water when you turn it off quickly.
The only reason I can see the power draw being a problem is if the branch circuit is underspecified and has a 5 amp fuse. If that's the case, upgrading it is not a bad idea regardless.
I would go with the newer model myself in your situation. The shutoff pressure is apparently adjustable, by the way. Setting it to a lower pressure and perhaps installing an accumulator tank (if you don't have one) so it doesn't cycle too much would be reasonable if you wished to do that.
The only reason I can see the power draw being a problem is if the branch circuit is underspecified and has a 5 amp fuse. If that's the case, upgrading it is not a bad idea regardless.
I would go with the newer model myself in your situation. The shutoff pressure is apparently adjustable, by the way. Setting it to a lower pressure and perhaps installing an accumulator tank (if you don't have one) so it doesn't cycle too much would be reasonable if you wished to do that.
