Should I remove the accumulator?

Steve 83406 wrote:
I replaced an old Shurflo 3-chamber pump in my '91 Prowler 24C TT with a 4-chamber 4008 pump. I have to agree with Shurflo, the new pump does not need an accumulator. I have instant water pressure whenever I turn on a faucet. The pump is nearly silent, too, when running.
Steve

No pump needs one, but every pump should have one, and will be a lot better w/ one.

And if your new 4008 doesn't turn off, no need to look for a leak. All these cheap junk 4008 pumps need to be adjusted or they won't turn off.

I like being able to hear the water pump run while inside my RV. The noise is very subtle and not bothersome to me at all. Several times it's reminded me that there was a faucet that wasn't shut off or dripping slightly. How much water would have been wasted and gone down the drain (into the holding tank) before I noticed? Who knows. Some noises are a good thing.

RV manufacturers have good reasons for installing accumulators in their RV's at additional cost to them and ultimately you. If none of those reasons apply to you, then, remove it. If they do, leave it alone. (you decide what those reasons are)

Chum lee

Wish I could see the boots, my pump is very noisy. We don't even like to use it

To quiet a pump, install flexible line (hose) between it and the rest of the plumbing, put foam or some other damper between vibrating plumbing and walls, put "boots" or some other dampener between the pump and the deck it's attached to. My boots are simply lopped off ends of a thick walled rubber hose installed between the pump and the floor. There's many ways to accomplish it. Forum member SoundGuy has some good pics of how he accomplished it.