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sonuvabug
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Sep 10, 2018

Water Pump - Not working right - well sorta

When using using the fresh water tank with the 12v water pump (no city water pressure), the water pressure/flow gurgles and flows very slowly as observed by looking at the lines themselves and by the flow at the end of the faucet.

The lines gurgle when engaged but the pump doesn't shut off as when the line is fully pressurized. You can hear the electrical motor running but that deep sound of the water pump running is largely absent. My guess is the pump motor (electrical bit) are fine ... it's just the pumping bits (diaphragm or impeller?) that is broken.

Any ideas and is there a kit to replace just the pumping bits?

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  • Yup, sounds like an air leak. Also check the outside shower taps, make sure they are also closed. It may take a while to track the air leak down, or it may just be a loose fitting, not fully closed tap... usually it is something simple, but not always.
    Soup.
  • Sounds more like an air leak or something.

    Is there enough water in the tank?
    Are the flow valves fully set for camping and not bypass?
    Are the two showers turned off at the valves (not just the heads)?
    Are ALL the faucets in the house in proper working order?

    I've taken my Shurflow apart and they are pretty simple, and reliable. Not much to go wrong inside. I was able to get mine working again with just a good cleaning. I'd look elsewhere for a cause before working on the pump itself.