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Kayteg1
May 06, 2016Explorer II
Some might remember the diaphragm water pumps with electric motor and crank exposed?
I had one of those on 1965 Airstream trailer that I was rebuilding.
I tried to keep the trailer as original as I could, so went to West Marine and to my surprise the design is still in production and consider upscale. New pump was close to $200, but I was able to get rebuild kit and fix the 45 years old one.
10 years old pump in camper needed check valve rebuild.

EDIT. went on website for better picture and got sticker shock.
That sucker cost $630 today.
I had one of those on 1965 Airstream trailer that I was rebuilding.
I tried to keep the trailer as original as I could, so went to West Marine and to my surprise the design is still in production and consider upscale. New pump was close to $200, but I was able to get rebuild kit and fix the 45 years old one.
10 years old pump in camper needed check valve rebuild.

EDIT. went on website for better picture and got sticker shock.
That sucker cost $630 today.
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