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DWeikert
Apr 29, 2014Explorer II
It would've required more plumbing work to relocate to the horizontal surface. Besides, I plan to mount an inverter there in a few weeks so I didn't really give that much thought. I just got lucky that Northstar mounted the pump in such a way that it was easy to put the accumulator inline. Both the pump and accumulator are mounted with large rubber bushings so I'm not overly concerned about the vibration from unimproved roads. I've already been down many miles of washboard/potholed roads and noticed no issues with the pump as I was unmounting it so I'm not too concerned. But you've planted the seed of concern so I'll be checking it occasionally when I do travel on those rough roads. Although as I think about it, the vibration from the pump running is probably worse than anything rough roads will subject it to.
I really don't expect this will make a difference with my water usage. I mostly put it in because I was concerned about pump wear as it would go through 1 second on, 1 second off cycles whenever I used the shower. I doubt I will perceive this as making water usage easier. At least not for me. Now for the pump...?
I really don't expect this will make a difference with my water usage. I mostly put it in because I was concerned about pump wear as it would go through 1 second on, 1 second off cycles whenever I used the shower. I doubt I will perceive this as making water usage easier. At least not for me. Now for the pump...?
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