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prstlk
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Jun 13, 2021

12 v water pump possessed?

When I turn on my 12v water pump it shoots water out of the city water hookup inlet. I would assume their is a check valve issue. Anybody know where the valve might be, or is it part of the pump.
36 ft Montana 2014
Thanks in advance!
Jim
  • it's right at the hose connection. If you have water available try hooking up and turning on the hose to open and hopefully seat the valve
  • Hi,

    Most commonly the shore power water connection has a back flow valve. Sometimes they stick. I believe there is an "O" ring that may have aged out.
  • One of my rigs had a petcock to shut off city water from the inside. If you have one and it's open, then water could be shooting out.
    However, there should be a check valve in the city water connection that does not allow back flow. Maybe check that too.

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