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Oasisbob
Explorer
Jul 24, 2020

FRESH WATER LEAK ?

While camping yesterday the fresh water hose popped off the outlet side of my water pump. I was mildly surprised to see it was just held on with a hose clamp at each end. The hose seemed 1/2 inch too short so replaced with piece of old RV water hose cut longer and returned the two hose clamps. No leaks. Made me wonder just how much pressure the pump, combined with water heater pressure, is actually under? I have had this camper for 18 years so guess it will fly. Just curious
  • Sjm9911's avatar
    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2020
    Look at the pump it should tell you. Most are like 35 to 50 psi.
  • RJsfishin's avatar
    RJsfishin
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2020
    Shure-flo pumps go to around 55 Lbs pressure,
    One hose clamp at each end of a hose is normal.
    Drain and refill the water heater so air gap will compress
    the added pressure from heating the water.
    If hose was too short, and clamps never retightened in 18 years
    could sure cause the problem. All sounds normal to me.

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