freshwater pump maddening problem
The freshwater pump in our RV (2007 Itasca Navion) stopped holding pressure - it would run up to pressure, stop, then cycle every 15-20 seconds (estimated; never timed on the old pump). Based on advi...
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BillHoughton wrote:
Is it feasible to install a check valve upstream from the pump and not rely on the pump's check valve?
Yes, you could use a Sharkbite check valve but the pump could still bypass internally and cycle.
In my experience it's very rare for a pump to leak internally. It happens but not that often. When it has happened to me I just disassemble the pump, rinse all its parts off and put it back together to fix it.
I would find a short piece of pipe and install it on the output of the pump. Plug the other end of that pipe and run the pump. That will tell you for sure if the pump is to blame.
How "West" are you? I'm in the Seattle area and have what you need to do this test.
